Our organization is made up entirely of volunteers, and we could use your help in a number of ways! Whether through fostering or donating time, goods, or funds, we appreciate our volunteers and owe any success solely to their generosity.

Open Volunteer Positions

Foster Mentors

Responsibilities:

• Volunteers under the direction of the Director of Foster Homes

• Educates assigned foster homes when they take a Dane into their home to explain the foster process and rules UMGDR volunteers are to abide by

• Connects assigned fosters with additional resources as needed for vetting, training, etc.

• Updates Google spreadsheet with Dane info. and foster home updates

• Understands and is empathic to the Dane’s needs and foster home concerns

• Keeps open communication and trust with foster homes at all times

• Reports discovered incidents to Director of Foster Homes

Requirements:

• Ability to check and respond to emails frequently throughout the day; consistent internet service and ability to communicate via phone, text, video chat or email

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Professional at all times when representing UMGDR

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and have a sense of urgency when needed

• Gmail account requirement, moderate level experience with Google docs and Facebook

• Experience and familiarity with UMGDR’s handbook, policies and rule or the willingness to learn and educate others

• Preferred Great Dane breed and fostering experience

We are also searching for a photographer, help with our newsletter and any volunteer willing to give a few hours of work on small internal projects!

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

FOSTER

transport

Pick up the Dane and transport it to the foster home. We cover all of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North and South Dakota. Our Transport Coordinator will send information to the transport team to set up a Dane Train when needed. Our goal is to have several volunteers for the transport so no one person will be on the road for hours on end.

home visits

Each applicant must be visited by a UMGDR at home to pass a home visit before a Dane is placed with them. This entails visiting with the applicant at their home, observing the environment, both physical and emotional, and determining if this is a suitable home for the Dane. Different Danes will have different needs in what constitutes a proper home for them.