Volunteer
Many options to Make a difference
OWRAssist is 100% volunteer-run. We have no paid staff, which means every dollar goes directly to helping dogs in need. Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do—from transport and home visits to coordination and fundraising.
Whether you have a few hours a month or more time to give, we’ll work with your schedule and strengths to find the right fit. Below are some of the ways you could offer your volunteer support to OWRAssist:
Foster Care
Foster caretakers provide temporary shelter, daily care, and emotional support for Weimaraners, helping them adjust and thrive until they are ready to be adopted into permanent homes. As a foster caretaker, you will receive guidance and support from our team to ensure a rewarding experience for both you and your foster Weimaraner. If you are interested in becoming a Foster Weim Parent, please click on the learn more about foster care button and fill out our OWRAssist Foster Care Form. Once we receive your application, we will contact you to match you with a Weimaraner in need of foster care.
Coordination & Administration
Help organize our rescue efforts behind the scenes. This includes arranging dog transports, coordinating foster placements, scheduling home assessments, and staying in touch with our volunteer team. Great for people who are detail-oriented and comfortable making phone calls and sending emails.
Transportation Support
We frequently need volunteers to drive Weimaraners to and from foster homes, vet appointments, or hand-off points across Ontario. Whether you can cover long distances or just help with a short leg of the journey, your time makes a difference.
Home Assessment Visits
Help us ensure our fosters and adopters are ready to welcome a rescue dog. We provide training and checklists—you bring your love for dogs and your people skills. Dog experience is helpful but not required.
Surrender Assessments
Experienced Weimaraner owners can help evaluate dogs being surrendered to the rescue. You’ll assess temperament, behavior, and general health to help us determine the best placement and support plan.
Fundraising & Events
Rescue work depends on donations. We welcome volunteers who can assist with fundraising ideas, organize events, build partnerships, or help with digital campaigns. Creativity and enthusiasm go a long way here!
Marketing & Digital Media
We are eager to use your marketing expertise to support our Weims— Whether it’s updating our online presence (from web to social media), creating digital campaigns, growing our online community, supporting fundraising efforts, or helping promote adoptions and overall well-being of Weimaraners. If you’re interested, we would love to hear from you.
Why volunteer?
Make a direct impact on the lives of dogs in need
Join a community of passionate, like-minded animal lovers
Learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in rescue work
Give back in a way that’s flexible, meaningful, and rewarding