Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Spend your Sunday with Lucky Dog! (September 21st) at Falls Church Petsmart)!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event on Sunday, September 21st at the Falls Church PetSmart. (6100A Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA) from 11:15 - 3:30. We could use help with handling dogs at the event or driving animals to and from the event. If you are under 18 you must have a parent present at all times. If assigned a dog to handle, the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash. All volunteers are required to stay for the full duration of the event.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event

*Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 


 


Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event on Sunday, September 21st at the Falls Church PetSmart. (6100A Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA) from 11:15 - 3:30. We could use help with handling dogs at the event or driving animals to and from the event. If you are under 18 you must have a parent present at all times. If assigned a dog to handle, the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash. All volunteers are required to stay for the full duration of the event.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event

*Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 


 


Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 21, 2025

Zip Code: 22044

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Get Your Dog Fix with Lucky Dog on September 28th (Silver Spring PetSmart)

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event on Sunday, September 28th at the Silver Spring PetSmart. (12020 Cherry Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD) from 11:15 - 3:30. We could use help with handling dogs at the event or driving animals to and from the event. If you are under 18 you must have a parent present at all times. If assigned a dog to handle, the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash. All volunteers are required to stay for the full duration of the event.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 


Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event on Sunday, September 28th at the Silver Spring PetSmart. (12020 Cherry Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD) from 11:15 - 3:30. We could use help with handling dogs at the event or driving animals to and from the event. If you are under 18 you must have a parent present at all times. If assigned a dog to handle, the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash. All volunteers are required to stay for the full duration of the event.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 


Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 28, 2025

Zip Code: 20904

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help a Lucky Dog Get Adopted in Alexandria, VA on Sunday, September 7th!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event on Sunday 9/7 at the Alexandria PetSmart - 3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

When we receive your inquiry about volunteering, we'll send you a confirmation email and then closer to the event date we'll send some additional information specific to volunteering at that event. Event is held outside, so please dress appropriately.

*Must be at least 12 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash).

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event on Sunday 9/7 at the Alexandria PetSmart - 3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

When we receive your inquiry about volunteering, we'll send you a confirmation email and then closer to the event date we'll send some additional information specific to volunteering at that event. Event is held outside, so please dress appropriately.

*Must be at least 12 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash).

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 7, 2025

Zip Code: 20305

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spend your Sunday with Lucky Dog! (September 14th at Rockville Petsmart!)

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event on Sunday, September 14th at the Rockville PetSmart. (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895) from 11:15 - 3:30. We could use help with handling dogs at the event or driving animals to and from the event. If you are under 18 you must have a parent present at all times. If assigned a dog to handle, the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash. All volunteers are required to stay for the full duration of the event.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event

*Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 


Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event on Sunday, September 14th at the Rockville PetSmart. (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895) from 11:15 - 3:30. We could use help with handling dogs at the event or driving animals to and from the event. If you are under 18 you must have a parent present at all times. If assigned a dog to handle, the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash. All volunteers are required to stay for the full duration of the event.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event

*Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 


Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 14, 2025

Zip Code: 20895

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Calling All CAT LOVERS!!!!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers who LOVE CATS to go to various Petsmart locations and care for our cats that live there while waiting to be adopted!  Our cats are currently housed in 3 locations:  Largo Petsmart (10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774), Oxon Hill Petsmart (6005 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745) and Alexandria Petsmart (3351 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22305)

We are looking for volunteers to go once a week and help maintain the cleanliness of the cat's condos in the cat centers.  This includes scooping their litter box (or a full litter box change if needed), using the provided cleaners to sweep out and clean the condos to keep them sanitary, change out any dirty beds and toys with new fresh ones,  making sure that they have fresh water and clean bowls and general just tidying up.  It is really important that the cats are kept clean to prevent them getting sick. We also want volunteers to spend time playing with the cats and kittens so they get well socialized and handled routinely.  After your visit we ask for a visit report letting us know how the cat(s) are doing, any observations on their personality, and your interactions with them. Pictures/videos are great too! 

The available hours are 9 am - 9 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 10 am - 7 pm on Sundays for Petsmart Locations. There isn't an hour requirement for this volunteer opportunity: we encourage people to sign up on a recurring basis ideally once a week.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.




Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers who LOVE CATS to go to various Petsmart locations and care for our cats that live there while waiting to be adopted!  Our cats are currently housed in 3 locations:  Largo Petsmart (10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774), Oxon Hill Petsmart (6005 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745) and Alexandria Petsmart (3351 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22305)

We are looking for volunteers to go once a week and help maintain the cleanliness of the cat's condos in the cat centers.  This includes scooping their litter box (or a full litter box change if needed), using the provided cleaners to sweep out and clean the condos to keep them sanitary, change out any dirty beds and toys with new fresh ones,  making sure that they have fresh water and clean bowls and general just tidying up.  It is really important that the cats are kept clean to prevent them getting sick. We also want volunteers to spend time playing with the cats and kittens so they get well socialized and handled routinely.  After your visit we ask for a visit report letting us know how the cat(s) are doing, any observations on their personality, and your interactions with them. Pictures/videos are great too! 

The available hours are 9 am - 9 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 10 am - 7 pm on Sundays for Petsmart Locations. There isn't an hour requirement for this volunteer opportunity: we encourage people to sign up on a recurring basis ideally once a week.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.




Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20745

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Would you like to help DOGS and CATS get ADOPTED?!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers that would like to be Cat Adoption Coordinators!  We are a foster-based rescue in the VA, MD, DC area that pulls kittens and cats from high kill shelters across the rural south and places them in foster care to get adopted!  We need volunteers willing to train to become Dog and Cat Adoption Coordinators and help us get these wonderful animals adopted! 

Interested in learning more - reach out to volunteering@luckydoganimalrescue.org and we will send you info on our next AC information session/training!

About the Adoption Coordinator (AC) role:

What is it?

Adoption Coordinators are the main advocates for our dogs and cats!  They not only work to match our animals with potential adopters, but they also serve as a critical resource to our foster parents. ACs choose the animals they want to be responsible for, ensure they are properly posted online, and discuss them with interest adopters. ACs review ALL applications that come in for those animals -- and if they are not previously pre-approved, ensure that we complete a vet check and landlord check (if applicable), conduct a phone screen, and, when needed, find a home visit volunteer.


Time Commitment?

Adoption Coordinators are one of our most important groups of volunteers.  Typically, ACs dedicate anywhere from 5-15 hours a week to Lucky Dog. Having regular access to email is super important!

Adoption Coordinators are also required to attend at least 2 adoption events per month and 1 transport per month. This is a great opportunity to meet your dogs and cats and chat with their fosters!


Training Needed?

All Adoption Coordinators go through a virtual AC training and shadow at one of our Sunday adoption events. Once they have completed that, they will go through a mentoring phase before they work on their own.

Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers that would like to be Cat Adoption Coordinators!  We are a foster-based rescue in the VA, MD, DC area that pulls kittens and cats from high kill shelters across the rural south and places them in foster care to get adopted!  We need volunteers willing to train to become Dog and Cat Adoption Coordinators and help us get these wonderful animals adopted! 

Interested in learning more - reach out to volunteering@luckydoganimalrescue.org and we will send you info on our next AC information session/training!

About the Adoption Coordinator (AC) role:

What is it?

Adoption Coordinators are the main advocates for our dogs and cats!  They not only work to match our animals with potential adopters, but they also serve as a critical resource to our foster parents. ACs choose the animals they want to be responsible for, ensure they are properly posted online, and discuss them with interest adopters. ACs review ALL applications that come in for those animals -- and if they are not previously pre-approved, ensure that we complete a vet check and landlord check (if applicable), conduct a phone screen, and, when needed, find a home visit volunteer.


Time Commitment?

Adoption Coordinators are one of our most important groups of volunteers.  Typically, ACs dedicate anywhere from 5-15 hours a week to Lucky Dog. Having regular access to email is super important!

Adoption Coordinators are also required to attend at least 2 adoption events per month and 1 transport per month. This is a great opportunity to meet your dogs and cats and chat with their fosters!


Training Needed?

All Adoption Coordinators go through a virtual AC training and shadow at one of our Sunday adoption events. Once they have completed that, they will go through a mentoring phase before they work on their own.

Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Calling All Dog, Puppy, Cat and Kitten FOSTERS!!!

We are Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and we save dogs and cats, puppies and kittens from high-kill shelters across the rural south and we NEED YOUR HELP. These animals must come to the DC area and they cannot escape the shelter unless we have confirmed fosters. If you would like to open your home and heart and snuggle a pup or kitty, then check out our website (Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fosters) to complete a questionnaire.

Fosters pick up their foster animal when they arrive on transport on Saturdays, from our Sunday adoption events, or from another foster. They provide temporary housing until the animal is placed in their forever home. This can be as short as a few days, or take several weeks. Our full time fosters typically commit to housing their foster dog or cat until they find a forever home.

Lucky Dog fosters provide a loving, temporary home for their foster dog or cat, communicate regularly with the Lucky Dog team, and provide transportation for their foster animal to our Sunday adoption events at least twice a month to help get their foster dog or cat adopted! Fosters must be able provide transportation to get the foster animal to events twice a month and for any medical needs (e.g., vet visits, medicine pick up, etc.). Lucky Dog asks foster families to provide food for their foster animal: we can provide or loan you the rest. Fostering is of course temporary so if you can't keep your foster animal long-term or only for a week or two, we understand -- that's the beauty of fostering!

To apply to be a foster, please visit our website at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fosters!!!

Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

We are Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and we save dogs and cats, puppies and kittens from high-kill shelters across the rural south and we NEED YOUR HELP. These animals must come to the DC area and they cannot escape the shelter unless we have confirmed fosters. If you would like to open your home and heart and snuggle a pup or kitty, then check out our website (Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fosters) to complete a questionnaire.

Fosters pick up their foster animal when they arrive on transport on Saturdays, from our Sunday adoption events, or from another foster. They provide temporary housing until the animal is placed in their forever home. This can be as short as a few days, or take several weeks. Our full time fosters typically commit to housing their foster dog or cat until they find a forever home.

Lucky Dog fosters provide a loving, temporary home for their foster dog or cat, communicate regularly with the Lucky Dog team, and provide transportation for their foster animal to our Sunday adoption events at least twice a month to help get their foster dog or cat adopted! Fosters must be able provide transportation to get the foster animal to events twice a month and for any medical needs (e.g., vet visits, medicine pick up, etc.). Lucky Dog asks foster families to provide food for their foster animal: we can provide or loan you the rest. Fostering is of course temporary so if you can't keep your foster animal long-term or only for a week or two, we understand -- that's the beauty of fostering!

To apply to be a foster, please visit our website at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fosters!!!

Organization: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22207

Allow Groups: No