VOLUNTEER
TODAY!
LEND US A PAW.
At Speak! for the Unspoken, volunteers are the heart of our rescue — helping with everything from transport and event support to marketing, data entry, and education.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or brand new to volunteering, we'll provide all the training you need. However you choose to help, you're giving dogs with disabilities a second chance.
MEET YOUR MATCH. VOLUNTEER WITH US.
Core Crew
Dedicated volunteers who support Speak! on a consistent basis, whether weekly or monthly, and play an essential team role in keeping our rescue running behind the scenes.
Pop-In Pack
Perfect for volunteers with flexible schedules who want to help out occasionally — from staffing events to transporting dogs or lending a hand when it works best for them.
Paw-sitive Partners
Corporate or community groups who join us for one-time or short-term projects, making a big impact together in just a few hours. We have exciting opportunities for bigger teams at events like our Car Show, Golf Outing, Arts Festival, and more.
Reach out to volunteer@speakfortheunspoken.com to get involved.
VIEW OUR ROLES.
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ANIMAL SUPPORT TEAM
This team works directly with intake, foster, and transport operations to make sure every pup has what they need from the moment we say "yes."
Take a look at some of our roles on the team! -Animal Intake Request Coordinator: Help process and organize incoming rescue requests so we can respond quickly and thoughtfully. -Foster & Adoption Application Processor: Review and organize applications, communicate with potential adopters or fosters, and help match them with the right pup. -Transport Coordination Team: Plan creative, efficient routes to move dogs and supplies throughout the Midwest. -Dog & Supply Transporter: Hit the road to give pups a life-saving lift to foster homes or deliver critical supplies. -Foster Team Lead: Support a small region of foster families by answering questions, offering guidance, and helping manage placements.
MARKETING & OUTREACH CREW
Help us spread the mission and raise the funds to save more lives. These roles focus on communications, storytelling, and community engagement—online or in person.
Take a look at some of our roles on the team! -Social Media & Communications Team: Write captions, make reels, and share adoptable dogs -Event Support Team: Help with event planning, setup, raffles, selling merch, and spreading the word about our rescue. -Fundraising & Grant Writing Support: Assist with writing or researching grants, or help brainstorm and support donation drives and fundraisers. -Marketing & Design Support: Create graphics for social media, flyers, t-shirts, or other branding projects that help us stand out.
OPERATIONS & ADMIN SUPPORT
Behind-the-scenes heroes who keep everything running. If you're organized, tech-savvy, or just love checking off a to-do list, this group is for you.
Take a look at some of our roles on the team! -Supply & Inventory Coordinator: Track and manage our donation supplies—ensuring fosters and events have what they need. -Tech & Web Support: Help manage our website, update our WIX store, and keep our databases in tip-top shape. -Data Entry & Operations Help: Assist with spreadsheet work, organizing volunteer forms, and streamlining our rescue’s daily systems.
CHECK OUT OUR VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION!
