Volunteer With RMPR

Every volunteer helps save lives.

Our volunteers make it possible to care for animals, connect them with loving families, and keep our adoption events running smoothly. Whether you're helping a puppy meet its new family, greeting adopters, or folding laundry behind the scenes, you're making a real difference for homeless animals.

Fill out the volunteer application at rmpuppyrescue.org/volunteer.

You will receive an email asking you to sign our online waiver form, then you’ll be added to our email list to be notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

That's up to you!

Many volunteers help at our Saturday adoption events whenever their schedules allow, while others volunteer more regularly. We appreciate every hour you can give.

Some specialized roles, like cat care, do require a more consistent commitment.

We'll help you get started!

When you arrive, we'll introduce you to the team, explain your assignment, and answer any questions you have. New volunteers typically work alongside experienced volunteers so you can learn by doing.

You won't be expected to know everything on your first day.

Absolutely!

Our cat care volunteers help care for adoptable cats by:

• Cleaning and refreshing cat enclosures
• Feeding cats
• Refreshing litter boxes
• Playing and socializing with the cats
• Making sure they're comfortable and safe

This role requires a regular commitment and is perfect for dedicated cat lovers.

Yes.

Some volunteer jobs require a little extra training because they involve animal safety or the adoption process.

For example, new dog walkers first walk with an experienced volunteer or staff member before walking independently. Volunteers who conduct adoption interviews first shadow an experienced interviewer to learn the process.

The safety of our animals, adopters, and volunteers is our top priority.

Many of our puppies haven't completed their full vaccination series, so volunteers help prevent the spread of illness by using hand sanitizer, cleaning visiting areas between families, and following safe handling practices.

These procedures help keep every puppy healthy while they wait for their forever home.

After you are trained, yes — but safety always comes first!

Our volunteers are trained on safe puppy handling. For example, families must be seated when interacting with puppies, puppies are always supervised during visits, and volunteers never leave puppies alone with visitors.

You must have approval as a new volunteer to handle any RMPR dog or cat.

These procedures help prevent injuries and create a safe experience for everyone.

Yes!

Experienced volunteers play an important role in the adoption process by:

• Greeting potential adopters
• Answering questions
• Explaining the adoption process
• Helping families meet dogs
• Conducting adoption interviews after training

Helping create successful matches between dogs and families is one of the most rewarding volunteer opportunities we offer.

Nope!

Volunteers at our Saturday adoption events get a free lunch as a thank-you for donating their time. It's a great chance to take a break, get to know other volunteers, and recharge before helping more animals find their forever homes.

Dress comfortably and be prepared to spend time around animals.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Some volunteer roles involve lifting, bending, walking dogs, or cleaning up after animals, so comfort is key.

The best volunteers aren't necessarily the ones with the most animal experience — they're the ones who are dependable, flexible, and willing to help wherever they're needed.

Great volunteers:

• Love animals
• Work well as part of a team
• Follow safety procedures
• Treat adopters with kindness and respect
• Aren't afraid to jump in and help with whatever needs to be done

Every role, no matter how big or small, helps save lives.

Absolutely!

If volunteering isn't the right fit right now, you can still support Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue by:

• Fostering a dog or cat
• Adopting a pet
• Donating funds or supplies
• Sharing adoptable animals on social media
• Telling friends and family about our rescue

Every act of support helps us rescue more animals.