VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Because GreySave is a 100% volunteer-run organization, volunteers are our life-line! Here are a few of the ways that you can become involved, along with photos and additional links. Check out the Event Calendar for opportunities to participate. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions or about volunteering. We'd love to have you!
Help at a GreySave Meet & Greet Event
Do you love telling people how wonderful greyhounds are? Meet and Greets are the main way we spread the word about greyhound adoption and GreySave. We are always looking for new locations for Meet & Greets, as well as for additional volunteers for existing ones. Some of our M & G's occur monthly, and some are one-time events.
Do you love telling people how wonderful greyhounds are? Meet and Greets are the main way we spread the word about greyhound adoption and GreySave. We are always looking for new locations for Meet & Greets, as well as for additional volunteers for existing ones. Some of our M & G's occur monthly, and some are one-time events.
Be a GreySave Foster Home Family
About once a month we bring a group of dogs up from the track. How many we can bring depends largely on how many foster homes we have. So we are always looking to add new foster homes. Some folks are able to foster only at certain times of the year, and we can accommodate that. This is one of the most important roles a GreySave volunteer can assume. The number of our foster homes usually determines how many greys we can adopt out.
About once a month we bring a group of dogs up from the track. How many we can bring depends largely on how many foster homes we have. So we are always looking to add new foster homes. Some folks are able to foster only at certain times of the year, and we can accommodate that. This is one of the most important roles a GreySave volunteer can assume. The number of our foster homes usually determines how many greys we can adopt out.
Be an Adoption Representative
GreySave Adoption Representatives work with adoption applicants to make sure a greyhound is right for them, and then help them find the right greyhound. Adoption reps must be experienced greyhound owners who care very much about helping greyhounds make a smooth and successful transition into their adoptive homes. They make sure that we have a good understanding of what adopters are looking for in a greyhound. They help adopters think about changes in the new home that could ensure their greyhound has a safe and happy life. They think of issues that adopters might not have considered as they look for a new dog.
GreySave Adoption Representatives work with adoption applicants to make sure a greyhound is right for them, and then help them find the right greyhound. Adoption reps must be experienced greyhound owners who care very much about helping greyhounds make a smooth and successful transition into their adoptive homes. They make sure that we have a good understanding of what adopters are looking for in a greyhound. They help adopters think about changes in the new home that could ensure their greyhound has a safe and happy life. They think of issues that adopters might not have considered as they look for a new dog.
Help with Homecoming Day
A very special service event is Homecoming Day, where we bring a group of dogs from the track and prepare them to enter their foster homes. Volunteers can help with anything from bringing dogs from the track to facility setup/teardown, washing dogs, clipping toenails, brushing, preparing food for workers, helping with cat and small animal testing, to taking pictures of the dogs.
A very special service event is Homecoming Day, where we bring a group of dogs from the track and prepare them to enter their foster homes. Volunteers can help with anything from bringing dogs from the track to facility setup/teardown, washing dogs, clipping toenails, brushing, preparing food for workers, helping with cat and small animal testing, to taking pictures of the dogs.
Help with Spa Day Fundraisers
GreySave offers "Greyhound Spa Days" in multiple locations where you can bring your needlenose pal for a day of treatment like a king or queen: wash, nail trim, brushing, ear cleaning, etc. We do the work so the owners don't have to! These days will offer many opportunities to volunteer.
GreySave offers "Greyhound Spa Days" in multiple locations where you can bring your needlenose pal for a day of treatment like a king or queen: wash, nail trim, brushing, ear cleaning, etc. We do the work so the owners don't have to! These days will offer many opportunities to volunteer.
Be A GreySave Ambassador
Pass out GreySave business cards while you walk your dogs
Tell everyone you meet what great pets greyhounds make!
Pass out GreySave business cards while you walk your dogs
Tell everyone you meet what great pets greyhounds make!
