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We rely on our dedicated volunteers to support our mission

VMF is a non-profit organization that relies on committed, compassionate volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges. We rely on our dedicated volunteers to support our mission.

VMF has a critical need for volunteers to support Fundraising, Marketing, and Puppy Sitting, Puppy Raising, and Puppy Walkers. Volunteers may perform work on a daily basis during the normal workweek, weekends, evenings, or “as needed”, depending on the task. We will work with you for the best scheduling solution to suit your needs and ours.

Administrative Team Volunteers

If you have administrative, organization, social media, or general office skills, we can use your support.

Events Committee Volunteers

Events are key to VMF’s ability to raise funds to continue to train and place service and assistance dogs. Duties can include brainstorming, assisting with events, asking for donations and working with local venues. Events often occur during evening and weekend times. If you have ideas, we need you!

VMF has a critical need for volunteers to support Fundraising, Marketing, and Puppy Sitting, Puppy Raising, and Puppy Walkers. Volunteers may perform work on a daily basis during the normal workweek, weekends, evenings, or “as needed”, depending on the task. We will work with you for the best scheduling solution to suit your needs and ours.

Veteran Team Volunteers

If you are a veteran, or have experience working with veterans, and have strong interpersonal and communications skills, we would love to welcome you onto our volunteer team.

Canine Team Volunteer

If you are an experienced dog trainer, handler, dog walker or just love dogs and want to help…there is a place for you on our Canine Team.

Puppy Raiser Volunteer

Puppy Raisers are vital to the upbringing of a VMF Service Dog. To learn more, please read the Expectations of Being a Puppy Raiser document.

Interested in volunteering with VMF?  Complete our Volunteer Application
 

Administrative Team Volunteers

Administrative Support

This position includes general office tasks using standard MS Office software.

Grant Writer

Grant writers provide a compelling application for grants we seek.

Facility Maintenance

Office cleaning and light repair tasks at our training facility in Dulles, VA.

IT Specialist

General “help desk” support is needed for users of MS Office, SharePoint and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Marketing Team Volunteers

Fundraising Outreach

Keeping in touch with former donors (individuals and business) lets them know how important they are to us and reminds them that we need continual help.

Newsletter Support

Write articles about our dogs and important events. This information is sent to donors and potential donors to let them know their gifts are being put to good use.

Fundraising Committee

Plan and schedule events with host businesses and facilities or develop ideas for remote fundraising.

Fundraising Planner

Brainstorm creative ideas to increase donations, using networking skills and contacts who are interested in VMF’s mission.

Event Coordinator

Event coordinators support logistical aspects of fundraising events, coordination with the host, ensuring adequate supplies and staffing are scheduled.

Event Support

All events require setup, teardown, and support of activity during the event.

Veteran Team Volunteers

Medical Board

The Medical Board consists of professionals specializing in PTSD, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Mobility. The Medical Board assists trainers in the matching process by assessing the veteran’s disabilities.

Veteran Coordinator

Veteran Coordinators work closely with the Program Director, the Medical Board, and the Veteran applicants. Coordinators assist by reviewing applications and communicating with the veterans on items needed to complete their application.

Intake Coordinator

Intake Coordinators work closely with the Veteran Coordinator. They receive and send applications, create files, and track veteran’s application packages.

Outreach Coordinator

Outreach Coordinators work closely with the VMF Canine and Veteran Team to coordinate programs that educate civic organizations, veterans, and the general public about VMF services.

Canine Team Volunteers

Trainers

Trainers assist in training and socializing the dogs. They also help with handling dogs at fundraising and outreach events.

Puppy Sitters

Puppy Sitters care for puppies intermittently on a weekend or temporary basis, when raisers have an emergency, take vacation, and are unable to care for the puppy.

Kennel help

Clean and sanitize kennels, dog bowls and bedding. Ensure dogs have a good supply of clean, fresh water. Feed and walk dogs.

Dog Walker

Dog Walkers are needed throughout the day, including very early hours and late in the day.

Puppy Raisers

Puppy Raisers help socialize and raise a puppy. The raisers transport puppies to and from “school” at the VMF facility Monday through Friday.