There are many areas that you can volunteer and you can do as little or as much as you like. Some of the areas that your help is needed are:
Foster Homes
Rescued Ridgebacks are placed in a foster home for at least 4 weeks. During this time the dogs is evaluated so that we can assess the best forever home for them. A foster home helps acclimate the dog to family life and begins teaching basic manners.
Transporters
If you would like to help transport dogs to and from vets, shelters, foster homes, and owners, please let us know.
Home Visits
We need people to evaluate dogs that are strays or owner surrenders before we will accept them into our system. In addition, we conduct home visits as part of our volunteer application process.
Fundraising
We are always in need of help in fundraising. If you have experience as a fundraiser for nonprofit organizations, we can use your help.
Grant Writing
We are looking for someone experienced in the grant writing area of fundraising. Currently, most of our funds come from private donations from caring individuals and our adoption fee donations.
Donations
RRUS always has a need for supplies, including crates, X-pens, child/dog gates, leashes, collars, water bowls or buckets.
As a 501c (3) nonprofit organization, RRUS is dependent upon donations. All contributions go directly to providing care for our rescued Ridgebacks. Through your generosity, RRUS can continue to give Ridgeback a chance at the life and love they deserve.
If you are interested in helping us in any way, please fill out our volunteer application and a representative will be in touch with you. Thank you for your interest in Ridgeback Rescue of the United States Please fill out our Volunteer & Foster Application and mail it to:
Ridgeback Rescue of the U.S.
c/o Mariann Stone, Secretary
13200 Matador Drive
Creve Coeur, MO 63141