Volunteer

Our mission to give every pug and pug mix a chance at a better life is not possible without the passion and dedication of volunteers like you.  From helping with events and outreach to helping get our rescue dogs to and from their foster homes or vet visits, your time and efforts make a life-changing impact and help ensure the dogs that come into the rescue find the loving homes they've been waiting for. 

Ready to lend a helping paw? Here are some areas where we are always in need of volunteers.

Foster Volunteer 
If you are specifically interested in being a foster home, please click here for more info and an application.

Transport Volunteer
Transport volunteers pick up dogs from shelters and owners surrendering their dogs and bring them to foster homes. They pick up and deliver supplies medications or donations and take dogs to the vet. Trips can be needed from Northern California to the Canadian Border and anywhere in between. Someone who can help in the greater Portland area with vet trips is especially needed. Even if you are only available occasionally you may be a great deal of help! If you live anywhere in the Pacific Northwest and are available to drive an hour or so in any direction, are flexible and have a drivers' license and auto insurance we would love to have you on board!

Outreach & Events Volunteer
Outreach and Event Volunteers help us out at events like Pints for Pugs, Pug Yoga, etc. They help staff a booth or provide  information to the public at these events and help with setup, decorating, and tear down at large events and anything else needed.

Fundraising Volunteer
We are always looking for people to help with fundraising! If you have ideas to help raise money we would love to hear from you. We are always looking for volunteers to procure donations to be used in raffles, auctions and events.

• Help with our Bottledrop fundraising by volunteering to pick up recyclables. Set up donation sites at businesses who are willing to donate their cans and bottles.
• Online Auctions- we have several online auctions yearly. We need people to help run the auction, procure donations and ship items.
• Event Planning- Plan large scale PPR events or help on a event planning committee.
• Work with local breweries and wine shops to set up Pints for Pugs or Pinot for Pugs events.

Marketing Volunteer
Marketing volunteers are crucial in getting our rescue dogs seen and adopted. We are always looking for volunteers experienced in:

• Graphic design
• Photography
• Videography
• Social media
• Web design and management

These are just a few of the ways you can help Pacific Pug Rescue. If you have a special skill or ideas we would love to hear from you. To learn more about volunteer opportunities you can email volunteer@pacificpugrescue.org or apply to volunteer using the button below.