ANIMALS: Adoption Event Dog Handlers in Downtown

Overview ANIMALS: Adoption Event Dog Handlers in Downtown Help dogs find their forever homes by volunteering at a new adoption event with A Way Home for Dogs (AWHFD) in Downtown San Diego. The more hands they have, the more dogs can attend since they do not place dogs in enclosures at adoption events. They maintain a 1 dog per handler ratio and all dogs are on a leash. This event takes place at Lane Field Park Market. Volunteers will hold a dog\'s leash and wander around the general vicinity. Otherwise, this is a sedentary volunteer opportunity. Chairs are provided to sit in under canopies. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT. THERE IS ALSO A STRICT NO-PHONE OR HEADPHONE POLICY FOR EVERYONE\'S SAFETY. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Whatever you are comfortable in that won\'t offend anyone attending the event. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade. Volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat. Bring: Water and food if you don\'t want any of the food options in the general area. Treat pouch if you have one already and a chair if you have physical requirements for one outside of a basic folding camping chair. Physical Requirements: Able to hold a dog leash with the loop around a wrist and grip the excess. This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. Dogs of various strength will be in attendance and their team can easily match a dog\'s strength with your abilities. Accommodations: If you have physical limitations please let the Opportunity Coordinator know at least 24 hours before the event so they can bring an appropriate dog. They can match strength of dog with physical ability. Vision and hearing will be needed for our events due to dog behaviors. If someone is in a wheelchair we can bring a lap dog or a more sedentary dog for the individual. THIS EVENT IS ON GRASS AWHFD provides foldable camping chairs for those who can\'t stand long. Weather: All of their events are rain or shine. In the event the Event Host cancels, they will text and email all scheduled volunteers. Make sure your phone number is up-to-date in your HandsOn San Diego account. Waiver: All volunteers are required to fill out the A Way Home for Dogs waiver prior to their first shift. You\'ll need to date and initial the 1st page, read through the 2nd page, and provide your signature, the current date, your address and phone number, emergency contact name and phone number on page 3. Copies will be available on-site. Anyone under 15 needs to have a parent or guardian stay with them at the event. Anyone 16-17 needs to have a parent or guardian come at the beginning and then can leave. Photos: Take as many photos as you want and post them on your social media platforms. If you don\'t want your photo taken, please let the A Way Home for Dogs team know (and remind them). Public Transportation Recommendation: The Train/Trolley are all within a block of the event as well as buses. The market is located across the street from the Midway Museum and only paid parking is available in that area. About A Way Home For Dogs The mission of A Way Home For Dogs is to provide free pet recovery service assisting owners with their lost pets on a global scale, as well as securing evasive street strays. When the strays are secured, we process them through the local shelter system. If those dogs don\'t get claimed and are deemed not adoptable, we enter them into our rescue, pending space. We give the dogs the time they need to decompress and show us who they are, before we start the rehabilitation process. Issue Area(s) Animals Activity Type Caring for Animals, Family Friendly Requirements Age Minimum (with Adult): 6+, Minimum Age: 18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed Sign Up Sunday, September 14, 2025 From 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, October 5, 2025 From 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend. Sunday, October 19, 2025 From 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Your donation means more volunteers making an impact on San Diego nonprofits, schools, and parks. #J-18808-Ljbffr HOSD.org/211sandiego.