Darbster Volunteer Dashboard

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Darbster Doggy Darbster Kitty Merrimack Premium Outlets Special Events

Darbster Doggy is our dog ranch in Chichester, about 10 minutes east of Concord. The property includes a hiking trail, several fenced outdoor yards, and an indoor play area. There are only dogs at this location. Plenty of parking and ADA accessible.

Dog Walking

**PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, THIS ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE OUTSIDE**

Come by for an hour (or more) to explore and enjoy our onsite hiking trails with a rescue dog who is new to NH.

Puppy Playtime

**PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, THIS ACTIVITY MAY TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE**

We have puppies that need socialization, and we need help from you to do it!

please expect to be with the dogs for at least 30 minutes

**Not eligible for community service validation**

Day Trip

Like checking a book out of the library, but it’s a dog! Bring a Darbster rescue dog on a mini-adventure.

Please remember to refrain from any dog-to-dog interactions and avoid dog parks. Our staff can help you with ideas of tried and true places to visit!

General Help

Darbster always needs help around the shelter! Possible tasks include: dishes, laundry, organizing, sweeping, treat prep etc.

Darbster Kitty is located on Manchester’s West Side. There are multiple indoor play areas and this location only has cats. Parking is sometimes limited.

Cat Care / General Help

Help Darbster give the best possible care to these rescue cats! Tasks will include general cleaning around the facility, crate sanitizing/breakdown, feeding, litter box maintenance, and loving cats!

Kitty Cuddles

Socializing and comforting shelter cats is essential to our mission, as every opportunity for a positive interaction with a stranger helps our rescues feel safe.

**Not eligible for community service validation**

Darbster’s store at the Merrimack Premium Outlets has both dogs and cats, as well as hundreds of products for sale. There is one play area available indoors, and lots of grassy spaces outside to sit and enjoy some sun while on leash. Darbster dogs are allowed to go on leashed walks around the outlets. Parking is substantial and ADA accessible.

Kitty Cuddles

Socializing and comforting shelter cats is essential to our mission, as every opportunity for a positive interaction with a stranger helps our rescues feel safe.

**Not eligible for community service validation**

General Help

Help Darbster give the best possible care to these rescue animals! Possible activities include dishes, laundry, tidying up kennels, etc.

Dog Walking

Come by for an hour (or more) to explore the Merrimack Premium Outlets with a rescue dog who is new to the Granite State.

Please remember to refrain from any dog-to-dog interactions while you are out!

**Not eligible for community service validation**

Puppy Playtime

We have puppies that need socialization, and we need help from you to do it!

**Not eligible for community service validation**

Day Trip

Like checking a book out of the library, but it’s a dog! Bring a Darbster rescue dog on a mini adventure.

Please remember to refrain from any dog-to-dog interactions and avoid dog parks. Our staff can help you with ideas of tried and true places to visit!

Fur-tography

Amateur and experienced photographers alike are needed to help capture the personalities of our rescue animals.

Adoption Assistant

Help with a variety of public-facing tasks such as greeting visitors, answering FAQs, and assisting with adoptions.

Special Events

Special Adoption Events take place all over New Hampshire!
Check the calendar for upcoming events and to sign up to help out!

**IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, PLEASE TRY AGAIN OR EMAIL ERIN@DARBSTER.COM**

Bark in The Park @ Rollins Park FIRST SHIFT

Saturday 8/22

11:00 – 1:30

Dog Handler

Come join us at one of our favorite events of the summer, Bark in The Park at Rollins Park in Concord!

**FIRST SHIFT**

Bark in The Park @ Rollins Park SECOND SHIFT

Saturday 8/22

1:30 – 4:00

Dog Handler

Come join us at one of our favorite events of the summer, Bark in The Park at Rollins Park in Concord!

**SECOND SHIFT**

PetSmart Nashua

Saturday 8/22

1:00 – 3:00

Dog Handler

Come join us for a Clear The Shelters event with our friends at PetSmart on Cellu Dr. in Nashua!

Feathered Friend Brewery

Sunday 8/23

12:00 – 3:00

Dog Handler

Come join us at our every-other-Sunday adoption event with our friends at Feathered Friend Brewery!

Suncook River Campground

Sunday 8/23

3:30 – 5:30

Dog Handler

Come join us and our furry friends at Suncook River Campground!

Woof Meow Summer Bash FIRST SHIFT

Saturday 8/29

10:00 – 12:30

Dog Handler

Come join us at Woof Meow’s Summer Bash!!

**FIRST SHIFT**

Woof Meow Summer Bash SECOND SHIFT

Saturday 8/29

12:30 – 3:00

Dog Handler

Come join us at Woof Meow’s Summer Bash!!

**SECOND SHIFT**

Plant Bingo at the American Legion, Suncook

Saturday 8/29

5:00 – 7:00 pm

general help

This edition of Plant Bingo will be more like a meat raffle…. but with plants…. a plant raffle, if you will.

We are looking for volunteers to help verify winners and hand out prizes!

Hopkinton Fair

Monday 9/7

10:00 – 1:00 pm

dog handlers

Come to our annual Goodbye to Summer adoption bash at The Hopkinton Fairgrounds! this is always a great day that we look forward to all year!

Volunteer Tools

Join us on Facebook!

Click here to join our community of volunteers on facebook! This group is a place for volunteers to share experiences, ask questions, and stay up-to-date on volunteer news and recruitments.

Community Service

We validate community service hours for specific tasks at each location! To learn more about our community service program, and what volunteer jobs are eligible for validation, please email Bridget@Darbster.com

Dog/Cat Diary

Send pictures and a cute write-up to Bridget@Darbster.com for us to share on social media!

DARBSTER RESCUE

1226 Omar Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

561.459.1587

TAX ID: 27-0879529

EMPLOYMENT

DARBSTER DOGGY

109 Dover Road
Chichester, NH 03258

603.635.4495

Adoption Meet and Greet
By Appointment
Daily – Please call to book

Walk-Ins

Tuesday -Sunday: 10am -6pm

Monday: by appointment

DARBSTER KITTY

332 Kelley Street
Manchester, NH 03102

603.856.9233

Adoption Meet and Greet
By Appointment
Daily – please call 603-635-4495 x 1 to set up an appointment outside of walk-in hours

Walk-Ins

Tuesday – Friday: 10am -6pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Monday: by appointment

ADOPTION CENTER

80 Premium Outlets Boulevard
Merrimack, NH 03054

603.573.9446

Hours

Monday to Saturday 10AM – 8PM
Sunday 10AM – 6PM

The goal of the Fear Free Shelter Program is to improve the experiences of animals by educating shelter, rescue, and animal welfare employees and volunteers like you about their emotional needs. Learn more >