Attend a Volunteer Orientation

Once you’ve filled out your application and it has been approved, you’ll need to attend one of our Volunteer Orientation sessions.

We’ll go over in depth what you need to be a successful volunteer, and explain the details of the what is involved in being a volunteer.

The volunteer team will let you know how to register for one of the following volunteer orientation meetings once your volunteer application is approved.

Volunteer Orientation Dates

Jun
3
Sat
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Jun 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Jun
6
Tue
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Jun 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Jun
22
Thu
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Jul
8
Sat
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Jul 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Jul
11
Tue
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Jul
20
Thu
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Aug
5
Sat
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Aug 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Aug
8
Tue
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Aug 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Aug
17
Thu
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Sep
9
Sat
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person
Sep 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Saving Grace New Volunteer Orientation: In Person

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of needs and dog care shifts: day and evening shifts, seven days a week. Interested and want to learn more? Then come join us for an orientation session where you can see the grounds and get a feel for what is involved with being a Saving Grace Volunteer.

To start the process, please submit a completed volunteer application (18 years or older, please!).

Staff will then contact you with further details including registering for an orientation meeting and directions to Saving Grace. Hope to see you on the Funny Farm!

Please park at Harris Teeter parking lot. Our lot is very small, we need to be sure we have room for adopters!

Get the scoop!

STEP 1: Explore the options

There is always plenty to do at Saving Grace – do you like physical work and getting a bit dirty on a regular basis? Or would you prefer something a little less strenuous less frequently? We have it all!

STEP 2: Fill Out Our Volunteer Form

If one of our roles looks interesting, fill out our volunteer form.

You are here

STEP 3: Attend a Volunteer Orientation

Once you’ve filled out your application, simply sign up for our volunteer orientation to get more information.

STEP 4: Attend a Mentoring Session

For those doing shift work at the farm, this is an important part of your orientation.

STEP 5: Sign up for Shifts/Tasks

Once you’ve completed orientation and a mentoring session, you’ll be entered into our system where you can sign up for shifts/tasks.

STEP 6: Keep coming back!

We want this to be a rewarding experience for you and hope you’ll return often! We appreciate your help and support more than you can ever know. Once you have completed a certain number of shifts, you are welcome to explore other volunteer areas of Saving Grace and find what interests or inspires you further!

Host a Dog Sleepover

Step 1 What is a Sleepover?

Find out more about our Sleepover program.

Step 2 Pick a Date

Sign up for each time you'd like to have a Sleepover guest.

Step 3 Pick them up

Pick up your sleepover guest, and find fun things to do!

Step 4 Bring them back

It is tough to let them go, but maybe they'll become a permanent member of your home!

Foster a Dog

Step 1 Understand what it takes

Fostering isn't for everyone. Could it be a good fit for you?

Step 2
Apply to become a foster

Show your interest and let us get the process started

Step 3 Attend a Foster Orientation

Pick a session from the calendar to find out more about the program.

Step 4
Accept an Assignment

Taking them home is just the beginning. Your pup will need lots of patience and TLC!

Adopt from Saving Grace

Happy Tails

Stories shared by happy adopters

Step 1 Understand the responsibility

Make sure you understand how adopting a new pet will impact your life.

Step 2
Apply to adopt

Start the formal process that will get you an appointment to meet available dogs.

Step 3 Take them home

Once we all agree you've found your new pet, pay the adoption fee and take them home (after stopping at the Supply Co)!

Step 4
Love them!

Taking them home is just the beginning. Your pup will need lots of patience and TLC!

About Saving Grace

Meet Molly Goldston Founder of Saving Grace

Saving Grace Cottage A great place to stay!

Our Pack

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Saving Grace Wake Forest

aka "The Funny Farm" 
13400 Old Creedmoor Rd,
Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA

Saving Grace Robeson County

273 Kenric Dr.
Lumberton, NC 28360, USA

Saving Grace Wake Forest

13400 Old Creedmoor Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA

Saving Grace - Robeson

273 Kenric Dr.
Lumberton, NC 28360, USA

Volunteer for Saving Grace

Step 1 Explore our volunteer options

Step 4 Attend a mentor session

Step 2 Fill out the application form

Step 5 Sign up for shifts/tasks

Step 3 Attend volunteer orientation

Step 6 Keep coming back!

We Need Fosters!

Not all our dogs are ready to stay at the Funny Farm - our Fosters help get them ready for adoption!

Host a Dog for a weekend

Will you take a deserving dog for the weekend to give them a break from the Funny Farm?

Donate Dollars

Every dollar donated to Saving Grace helps us help more dogs find forever homes.

Donate Supplies

Create a fundraiser

Raise the ruff

Shop the supply co.

Other ways to give:

Donate to Dogs in Need of Medical Support

Saving Grace Supply Company

Monday - Friday: 12pm - 7pm
Saturday: 12pm - 2pm
Sunday: Closed

4016 Durham Rd Raleigh, NC 27614

Saving Grace Supply Company

Get the basics to help you make your new adoptee feel at home!

Shop Online!

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