Ways To Help Shelter Dogs In Wayne County
There are many ways to support PAWS for WCDS, from volunteering your time to donate much-needed supplies or funds. If you have an idea for a creative contribution, please let us know. We’re always happy to hear new and innovative ideas that can help improve the lives and provide support to the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.
We have multiple ways for individuals to get involved at PAWS!
1. Become a Board Member
2. Become A PAWS Committee Member
3. Become a PAWS Volunteer
Becoming a Board Member:
We are looking for individuals to share their skillsets to help achieve our mission and goals.
Board Members will be required to:
- Attend monthly board meetings (the 3rd Wednesday of the month)
- Serve on one or more committees of the board and to actively participate in committee work
- Play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for PAWS to achieve our mission
- Network with the community and serve as an ambassador for PAWS and our mission
Please complete the Board Member Application – PAWS Board application and email it to volunteer@pawsforwcds.org.
Becoming a PAWS Committee Member:
We have various committees that are sure to match your interests and skillsets!
Committee meetings vary based on the committee. To learn more about a certain committee, please email volunteer@pawsforwcds.org and we will connect you to the committee chair.
Committees:
- Fundraising (Events)
- Grants
- Projects
- Membership
- Volunteer
- Media
- Education
- Merchandise
PAWS members frequently donate their time and energy to various projects that benefit the shelter, from organizing adoption events to enhancing our facilities. If you have a certain skill and a bit of time to give, we’d love to hear from you! Your unique talents can help us continue to provide the best care and support for our furry friends.
We have several fundraising events and projects throughout the year and need many hands to make them successful.
You can help in many ways…
- Event participation (registration, sales, event specific roles)
- Event planning
- Event set up/clean-up
- Auction item procurement
- Secure sponsorship
- Share event advertisements on social media platforms
- Provide media team with pictures and videos while at events
- Completing Projects at the shelter
- Network with the community and serve as an ambassador for PAW and our mission
- Distribute advertising materials
- Recruit Volunteers
We break up the roles and time slots into small increments to fit any schedules.
Email volunteer@pawsforwcds.org for more information on becoming a PAWS Volunteer!
All financial donations are eligible for a full tax exemption. Our FED ID# is: 84-4434213.
Every time you fill a prescription at your local Rite Aid Pharmacy using your Wellness+ Rewards Number, you will be supporting PAWS for Wayne County Dog Shelter.
Pet prescriptions earn funds too!
Step 1.) Register with RX Fundraising
Step 2.) Sign up for Wellness+ Rewards
Step 3.) Pick up your pet prescriptions from Rite Aid and start using your Wellness+ Rewards Number when you shop!
PAWS is partnering with Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. A coffee company whose purpose is to help rescues, and shelters. When ordering from Grounds & Hounds Co., please use our specific code to receive 15% off your first order, and 10% off future orders. PAWS receives 10% from each order.
Visit Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. and use CODE – PAWSPROJECT
Click to link below to view our Chewy Wish List. Purchase an item to make our dog’s dreams come true!
WoofTrax is a free app that supports the shelter just by walking your dog. Simply download the app, choose “PAWS for the Wayne County Dog Shelter”, and launch it each time you take your dog for a stroll. WoofTrax donates directly to the shelter based on distance walked, so the more you walk, the more is earned!