Volunteering
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We value the dedication and time our volunteers give to our
programs. While we understand that everyone who offers to volunteer with CODAR has limited time to dedicate,
we do require that active volunteers contribute to a minimum of 3 events per year. Events can include but are not
limited to, fundraising, fostering, facility assistance, donating or transporting dogs.
programs. While we understand that everyone who offers to volunteer with CODAR has limited time to dedicate,
we do require that active volunteers contribute to a minimum of 3 events per year. Events can include but are not
limited to, fundraising, fostering, facility assistance, donating or transporting dogs.
Fostering
A foster family cares for our rescue dogs in their home until the dog is adopted. The foster family is one
of the most important roles for CODAR, as without fosters, we would not be able to rescue the number of dogs we
do. The more foster families we have, the more dogs we are able to rescue from high kill shelters. CODAR covers
all of the expenses and supplies for the dog while with their foster family. The foster family cares for the dog until
adoption which may be anywhere from two weeks to two months. It is hard to give up a foster dog, once you care
for him/her, however you are saving lives by adopting to a loving family and you get to do it all over again with
your next foster! It does get easier and is super rewarding especially when you see happy ending photos of your
foster with their new family.
of the most important roles for CODAR, as without fosters, we would not be able to rescue the number of dogs we
do. The more foster families we have, the more dogs we are able to rescue from high kill shelters. CODAR covers
all of the expenses and supplies for the dog while with their foster family. The foster family cares for the dog until
adoption which may be anywhere from two weeks to two months. It is hard to give up a foster dog, once you care
for him/her, however you are saving lives by adopting to a loving family and you get to do it all over again with
your next foster! It does get easier and is super rewarding especially when you see happy ending photos of your
foster with their new family.
Facility Volunteers
CODAR has a facility to keep our dogs in the event a foster home is not available. Facility
Volunteers are needed to clean the offices, answer phones, greet visitors, accept supply donations, help with care of
the dogs, organize, returning phone calls, verifying references for potential applicants and lots more! Facility
volunteers are needed both on weekdays and weekends. Some tasks may also be performed remotely.
Volunteers are needed to clean the offices, answer phones, greet visitors, accept supply donations, help with care of
the dogs, organize, returning phone calls, verifying references for potential applicants and lots more! Facility
volunteers are needed both on weekdays and weekends. Some tasks may also be performed remotely.
Fundraising Volunteers
In addition to relying on donations from the general public in order to operate, CODAR
holds several fundraising events per year. Volunteers are needed to plan events, facilitate events, solicit donations,
attend events, coordinate volunteers, maintain records, ensure raffle licenses are obtained where applicable and
prepare raffle prizes such as wrapping gift baskets, organizing prize levels, Preparing for the event, arranging ticket
sales and press releases and lots more!
holds several fundraising events per year. Volunteers are needed to plan events, facilitate events, solicit donations,
attend events, coordinate volunteers, maintain records, ensure raffle licenses are obtained where applicable and
prepare raffle prizes such as wrapping gift baskets, organizing prize levels, Preparing for the event, arranging ticket
sales and press releases and lots more!
Transportation Volunteers
CODAR often needs volunteers to transport dogs and puppies to and from veterinary
appointments, to a new foster home or to pick up from an arriving transport. Volunteers will use their own vehicle
when volunteering to be a transporter. CODAR will supply all crates and supplies for the transport.
appointments, to a new foster home or to pick up from an arriving transport. Volunteers will use their own vehicle
when volunteering to be a transporter. CODAR will supply all crates and supplies for the transport.
Groundskeeper Volunteers
CODAR has a facility where we often need help with maintaining the outside grounds
such as lawn cutting, Snow removal, gardening, painting, handywork, etc. These volunteer opportunities are
seasonal and tasks vary depending on projects/events.
such as lawn cutting, Snow removal, gardening, painting, handywork, etc. These volunteer opportunities are
seasonal and tasks vary depending on projects/events.
Junior Volunteer Program
CODAR has one of the most robust volunteer program for junior volunteers ages 10
through 18. Junior volunteers host fundraising events to benefit the organization and volunteer hours at our Facility
participating in various tasks where they earn community service hours while also gain life experience in basic
office tasks, cleaning, gardening, supply organization, pet grooming, care, and maintenance, and lots more!
through 18. Junior volunteers host fundraising events to benefit the organization and volunteer hours at our Facility
participating in various tasks where they earn community service hours while also gain life experience in basic
office tasks, cleaning, gardening, supply organization, pet grooming, care, and maintenance, and lots more!