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Facility Improvement & Construction Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bay Point, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Animals, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+

    Description

    Facility Improvement & Construction Volunteer

    Paws R Us is seeking a skilled volunteer to help design, build, and improve our dog care facilities as we work toward creating "Pawtopia"—a safe, enriching, and innovative environment for dogs.

    This role is ideal for individuals with experience in construction, carpentry, handyman services, contracting, facility maintenance, fabrication, or DIY building projects.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with facility improvement projects
    • Install dog doors and pet access systems
    • Build cleanable, safe, and spacious kennel areas
    • Construct partitions, walls, gates, and dog-safe barriers
    • Help create separate entrances for volunteers and visitors
    • Assist with storage, organization, and workspace improvements
    • Provide input on future facility expansion and design plans
    • Help develop and bring the Pawtopia vision to life

    Desired Skills:

    • Carpentry
    • Construction
    • Handyman experience
    • General contracting
    • Facility maintenance
    • Problem-solving and creativity
    • Experience working with tools and building materials

    Why Volunteer?

    This is an opportunity to help create a unique dog-centered environment that will improve the lives of countless dogs. Your skills will directly contribute to building safer, more functional, and more enriching spaces for animals in need.

    As our organization grows, dedicated volunteers may be considered for future paid contractor, facilities, or project management opportunities as funding becomes available.

    Location

    On-site

    PAWSRUS, INC

    Bay Point, CA, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Paws R Us.

    To apply, please submit:

    • A brief introduction about yourself

    • Any relevant experience, skills, or interests

    • Your general availability

    • Why you would like to volunteer with Paws R Us

    Selected applicants may be contacted for a phone or video interview. Volunteer opportunities are flexible and may be performed remotely, in person, or as a hybrid role depending on the position.

    As our organization grows, outstanding volunteers may be considered for future paid positions as funding becomes available.

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