Become a CBR Volunteer!

Volunteers are the heart of our rescue program. They are the ones who do nearly all of the essential but time-consuming jobs associated with rescue. There are many types of jobs for those who want to get involved with rescue! We are currently recruiting volunteers for: Transportation, Fostering, Home Checks, Reference Calls, Publicity, and Fundraising.

Current Needs:

• Home Checkers: Portland, Salem, Eugene/Corvallis, Oregon Coast, SW Washington
• Fosters:  Portland, OR
• Fosters: Various areas.  Where are YOU?
• Event Volunteers: Portland, OR
• Intake Assistants
• Adoption Assistants
• Marketing/PR
• Fundraising
• Transporters (to/from vet, to/from foster homes)

General Volunteer Positions Include

• ~Administrative Support
• ~Putting together packets of information to be mailed to those who wish to place a Beagle.
• ~Putting together packets of information to be mailed to those interested in adopting a Beagle.
• ~Screen applications for both of the above for accuracy and completeness. Verify references.
• ~Make follow-up calls to those who have adopted a new Beagle. Assist with questions, training ideas or concerns. ~This type of follow-up will ensure that the new owner know they are not alone. We are available to help make this a successful outcome.

Field Support Jobs

• ~Perform onsite inspections of potential adopters
• ~Visit the home of those wishing to place a Beagle in rescue to verify breed, temperament, obtain records, obtain photo for web site.
• ~Transport emergency rescue cases.
• ~Foster Care Givers. Please fill out our online form. We never have enough foster care available!
• ~Help set up displays and information tables at dog related events (when appropriate).
• ~Join the Rescue Mentor Program and help folks learn how to keep the dog they rescued!

Fund Raising Jobs

• ~Solicit local pet related vendors for donations of need (food, supplies, books, discount coupons)
• ~Contact dog trainers, groomers, veterinarians and other service providers to see if they would be willing to donate services or offer a discount for rescued Beagles. It is important that no one vendor be inundated with requests & there are many in our area.
• ~Promoting matching gift programs
• ~Researching affiliate shopping opportunities and fundraising programs for on-line shopping

Volunteering doesn’t have to be a full time job! If you would like to volunteer but your time is extremely limited we can still use your support. If you are interested in supporting this worthwhile cause, go to our online form and fill out the application!