Become a WROC Volunteer

Volunteering strengthens our community by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. Westie Rescue of Orange County & Beyond is not only about dogs.  We are a community that believes in the power of volunteering to enrich our lives and the world around us. We believe that in order to be strong, a community must be constantly evolving and increasingly active in worthwhile causes such as WROC.
 
We are hoping that you will be inspired by the powerful culture of volunteerism. Are you:

• retired?
• an empty nester?
• do you want to use your skills for a worthwhile cause?  
• do you want to make a difference?    

 If you do, we invite you into our WROC family.

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Come join our Westie community, you will be glad you did!

We are in need of multiple talents:

• FOSTER PARENT:  A foster parent provides a temporary home in which our Westies can live like they are supposed to live – as our companions – until they are adopted.  Foster homes provide a safe and loving environment for animals in our care that are either waiting for their new families to find them or while they are recovering from illness or injury.  While a Westie is in your temporary care, they are receiving the love and attention they deserve until a fully screened family is approved for adopting.

• HOSPICE CARE:  Though we provide Hospice Care to very special Westies that are abandoned, we are not doing it on the level that is greatly needed.  Our immediate goal is to establish an In-home Hospice Care program for senior dogs that are not up for adoption by providing the medical care, food, supplies and support to our foster families that care for them until they make their final journey across the bridge.  To make this a reality, we need you!

• FOSTER HOME COORDINATOR:  We are looking for individuals to help recruit potential foster homes by becoming familiar with our organization’s mission, purpose, operating procedures, policies and guidelines and promoting our cause and the desperate need for more homes.

• TRANSPORTERS:  We are always in need of people that can help transport our Westies safely to their new foster homes.  Transporters are needed throughout California, Arizona and Nevada.

• FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR: WROC is seeking a Volunteer Fundraiser Coordinator to assist with our fundraising projects. Candidates will reach out to individuals and business to promote our cause and seek their time, donations, services, products and supplies. Use your sales skills to help a worthy cause.

• SILENT AUCTION COORDINATOR:  We need someone to manage and oversee our annual silent auction.  Candidate will be in charge of 50+ items, volunteers, setting up and closing the auction, and collecting money the day of the event.

• FIRST AID/CPR PROFESSIONAL:  We are looking for a pet professional certified in canine First Aid & CPR that can donate a course once or twice a year for our foster homes and adoptive families.  The First Aid course should include the necessary information and skills to stabilize an injured animal until qualified veterinarian care is accessed, emphasis on the prevention of illness and injury, including vital signs, AR, CPR, Heimlich, bandaging, shock, poisons, medical condition triage, how to recognize emergencies, symptoms and care for common ailments and emergencies.

• DOG TRAINER: Training in socialization, basic manners and obedience before the dog is placed is a critical need to ensure our dogs easily transition to their new forever home.  We provide these things while our Westies are in foster care.  However, we are looking for a dog trainer willing to donate time to our new families by providing positive reinforcement training techniques with a positive approach that is an enjoyable and fulfilling activity for both the Westie and new Westie parents.

• VIDEOGRAPHER: Great experience for novice or experienced videographers to capture those special moments at events.

• SEO (Search Engine Optimization) SPECIALIST: We are in need of the process of improving the visibility of WROC's web site. Please share your technology for a worthy cause.

Volunteering offers great rewards

• Be part of the solution. You will join a community of people working to make the world safe and more humane for all living creatures. You'll make the jobs of everyone working for animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the message of responsible pet ownership and animal protection.

• Try something new.  We often hear the cliché “I do not like change”.  You may surprise yourself that trying something new in volunteer work not only offers your own schedule, but it is a lot of fun.

• Give back to the community.  Volunteering gives you the opportunity to gain ideas to promote animal welfare, inspire others and teach compassion.  Why not make it a family affair?  Volunteering together as a family is a wonderful way of creating a special bond and lasting memories for families.

• Feel good. You will never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you have comforted.  Your kindness and compassion is something a rescued dog has never known, and you will be the first to show him/her that humans do care.

• Gain a sense of achievement.  As a volunteer you can gain important transferable skills in fundraising, campaigning, finance, team building, management, computers, administration – the list is endless.  And you may be surprised at what you are capable of achieving.  Volunteering can develop your personal skills and confidence.  Employers and college admissions officers look favorably on time spent in volunteer service.

• Keep good company. You will make lots of new friends—and not just the four-legged kind. Working side by side with people who share similar interests can forge lifelong friendships.  We are a fun group!  Our volunteers make a huge contribution to the work we do to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals.  With such a wide range of volunteering roles available, there is bound to be a suitable opportunity for you.  Volunteering with WROC is a great way to meet like minded people who share the same enthusiasm for animal welfare.  
  

Who can Volunteer? Anyone can Volunteer!!

We value diversity and encourage volunteers from all sections of the community.  WROC’s goal is to provide our rescue dogs with foster homes and the gentle care they deserve while they await their forever homes.  We are fully aware that volunteer hours and interest can vary on an individual basis.  Because our organization is strictly volunteer based, we want everyone to know that we value your time as much as our own. 

Our volunteer application process is not to exclude, but to assist all of our willing applicants into finding avenues that best fit their desires and schedules.    

To learn about volunteer opportunities with WROC, please fill out an application.  You may also drop us a line or send us an email.  We would love to hear from you!
 
Kay DeLoach (714) 402-1054    Karen Simondet (805) 208-4322
kayd@westierescueoc.com       karens@westierescueoc.com