Kimberlee has been an animal lover and particularly a Golden lover her whole life. In 2019, she joined the social media/communications team working on picnic communications. She now handles all special campaigns, including the 50-50 eblasts. She is absolutely amazing and the team loves working with her. Kimberlee says: “I love that I can do something to help sweet Goldens...
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Posted: June 19, 2024
Nikki adored her first Golden, Charlee, and fell in love with this wonderful breed. Luckily for us, Nikki’s love for Charlee was the impetus behind exploring the GR website as she wanted to see how she could help. The first thing Nikki signed up for was to foster a Golden. The experience of watching her first foster transform under her...
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Posted: June 17, 2024
Golden Rescue needs volunteer Drone Pilots to join our Search & Rescue Team. Every second counts when a dog goes missing, and your expertise could mean the difference between a lost pup and a safe reunion. Experience with lost dogs is valuable, but not required. Join us in this crucial mission and be the wings that bring our furry friends back home!
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Posted: June 12, 2024
We are looking for Event Coordinators (ECs) in:
to help us run a couple of events throughout the year. These events help raise funds and build awareness for Golden Rescue.
ECs work closely with Volunteer Coordinators and are responsible for the overall success of the event. This includes activities such as:
You will be provided with various resources and training to ensure you will be successful.
Being comfortable working with Microsoft and/or Google files, and a familiarity with Google drive would be an asset but not necessary.
Estimated Time Commitment: 5-6 hrs for each event spread across 4-6 weeks.
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Posted: June 12, 2024
Carole had been following Golden Rescue on social media for about six years when her beloved Jackson crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She thought volunteering would be a good way to fill the void. So, Carole and her husband, Kelly, joined the transport team and their first transport was Charlie #4449 who they drove from London to Toronto. Two weeks later,...
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Posted: April 21, 2024
Yvonne is an important member of our Golden Rescue family and we are excited to name her as April’s Golden Angel. Yvonne’s pup Charlie introduced her to what a special breed Goldens are and this led her to welcoming Sadie (aka Betty Boop) #2411 to the family. Later, she adopted her handsome Turkish boy, Frodo #3923, and is now fostering...
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Posted: March 12, 2024
Nicola has been a Golden Rescue Golden Retriever Believer for over 10 years. Her first Golden, Coco, was her inspiration to get involved, which started small with participation in events like the car rally and selling Wishbone Lottery tickets. Soon, however, Nicola wanted to do more to help her favourite breed. She thought about fostering but knew she couldn’t because...
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Posted: February 18, 2024
Andrew has been a Golden Rescue foster, adopter, supporter, and sponsor for more than 20 years. After losing his first Golden at the age of seven, he was introduced to Golden Rescue and thought fostering might be the perfect way to fill the void created by his loss. Since then, we have lost count of the number of Goldens Andrew...
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Posted: January 28, 2024
Lynn is certainly the consummate Golden angel. Recently, she went above the call of duty in heading up a rescue team to find one of our escaped Goldens, Rocky #4472 (who is now named Kaladar). Lynn gained her experience as she had joined a Search & Rescue team in 2018 as her own Golden, Cello, was a flight risk so...
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Posted: August 30, 2023