We are an all-volunteer organization and rely on volunteers and fosters to help us achieve our mission. You are vital to our success and hope you can find an opportunity that piques your interest to join our family. We realize that everyone has various amounts of time and skills to offer and we appreciate everyone for their efforts great and small.
Join the Volunteer Pack
We’re so glad you’re thinking about joining our amazing volunteer community! Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Sol Dog Lodge. Whether it’s helping dogs feel safe and loved, supporting families, or assisting with events, your time and energy make a big difference.
Here’s how to get started:
Apply Online
Head to our volunteer sign-up page and click “Sign Up For This Organization” to create your account and fill out the Volunteer Application.We Review & Reach Out
Our Volunteer Coordinator will review your application within 24–48 hours. You can always log in to make changes to your answers if needed.Let’s Meet
If it looks like a good fit, you’ll get an email inviting you to schedule a time for an in-person interview and tour of our facility. It’s a great way for us to get to know each other!Background Check
After the tour, we’ll send you a link to complete a background check. This is required for all volunteers before they begin working with us.Get Ready to Roll
Once you’re approved and your background check is cleared, we’ll send you our onboarding materials—including training, our Volunteer Code of Conduct, a Liability Waiver, and a few other forms.You’re In!
After your onboarding is complete, you can begin scheduling shifts and joining us around the lodge.
Please note: the full process usually takes 1–3 weeks depending on scheduling and paperwork.
If you have any questions or need help during the process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Wesley Perry, at [email protected]. We’re excited to welcome you to the team!
There are many ways to lend a paw! Some of our core volunteer opportunities include:
Dog Care – Assist with daily routines such as feeding and enrichment
Training Assistance – Support our trainers with class prep and observation
Administrative Help – Lend a hand with data entry, office support, and more
Facility Support – Help us maintain a clean and welcoming environment
Event Support – Join us at community outreach and fundraising events
Additional training is required to handle dogs directly. Once approved, we’ll provide the guidance you need to get started safely.
If you have questions or aren’t sure where you’d fit in, contact Wesley—he’ll help match you with the right opportunity.
Foster a Dog
Fostering is one of the most meaningful ways you can support Sol Dog Lodge.
As a foster, you’ll provide a loving temporary home for a dog until a forever placement is found. We provide food, supplies, and medical care. You provide the space, patience, and love that helps a dog adjust, recover, and thrive.
Interested in fostering? Reach out to Wesley Perry at [email protected] for more information.
Our Impact
We’re proud of the work our volunteers and fosters make possible:
Over 6000 dogs served in the past year
Over 3000 pounds of food distributed to families in need through the Marana Food Bank
Hundreds of volunteer hours donated
Monthly events hosted and held in the community
Stay tuned—we’ll be adding more stats, stories, and photos soon to celebrate our community impact.
We are an all-volunteer organization and rely on volunteers and fosters to help us achieve our mission. You are vital to our success and hope you can find an opportunity that piques your interest to join our family. We realize that everyone has various amounts of time and skills to offer and we appreciate everyone for their efforts great and small.
HOW TO GET STARTED
- To get started please complete our on-line Volunteer Application, which is located on the Sol Dog Lodge website, and tell us what you would like to do within our organization.
- All volunteers in any capacity must also complete and sign a Volunteer Code Of Conduct and Liability Waiver prior to starting their volunteer duties.
Just one more thing, right now we are not accepting any volunteers under the age of 18. Once Sol Dog Lodge is up and running in Marana in late 2024, we will open volunteer opportunities to ages 15 and up. We will also then have volunteer opportunities for dog loving, hugging, and walking.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Foster
If you are interested in becoming a foster, please fill out our Foster Application. We will reach out to you first to discuss the opportunities and do a quick phone interview. From there we will complete a home check.
Adoption Coordination
Transportation
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and valid auto insurance. If you qualify through our insurer, you can also utilize our transport van to transport dogs.
- Ability to assist within only 24 hours notice.
- Able to load up, lift and assist dogs that weight over 50 lbs. in and out of the vehicle.
- Be able to at times, stay with the dog while at veterinary appointments.
- Ability, at times to communicate prescription drug information and doses to kennel staff or foster.
Community and Event Outreach
Events
