Darbster Volunteer Dashboard

To reserve a volunteer shift, begin by selecting your preferred location:

Darbster DoggyDarbster KittyDarbster Mall of NHSpecial 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**

Partner Stores

Want to help take care of our Darbster Kitties at Partner Stores like Petco and Petsmart?  This is a fun and relaxing task where you help clean litter boxes, change bedding, snuggle cats, and network with other cat lovers.

For more info & to get involved, email destiny@darbster.com

**We have partner store relationships in Concord, Hooksett, Nashua, and Newmarket**

Darbster’s store within the Mall of NH has both dogs and cats, as well as hundreds of products for sale. There is one play area available indoors, and another available outdoors. Darbster dogs are allowed to go on leashed walks inside the mall. 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 Mall of New Hampshire with a rescue dog who is new to the Granite State.

**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**

PRIDE! (Parade)

Saturday 6/27

10:00-12:00 PM

Parade!

Come join us at the Manchester Pride Parade!

**This shift is for the PARADE**

We meet at the Brady Sullivan Building at 10:00 to decorate our float and get the dogs ready.  The parade starts at 11:00 and finished around noon at Veteran’s Park!

Wear rainbow and get creative!

PRIDE! (Festival - first shift)

Saturday 6/27

12:00-2:30 PM

Dog Handler – Festival! (first shift)

Come join us at the Manchester Pride Festival!

**This shift is for the first half of the FESTIVAL**

Come find our booth at the Manchester Pride Festival in Veteran’s Park!

Wear rainbow and get creative!

PRIDE! (Festival - second shift)

Saturday 6/27

2:30-5:00 PM

Dog Handler – Festival! (second shift)

Come join us at the Manchester Pride Festival!

**This shift is for the second half of the FESTIVAL**

Come find our booth at the Manchester Pride Festival in Veteran’s Park!

Wear rainbow and get creative!

Bark Crawl @ Twin Barns Brewing Co.

Sunday 6/28

1:00 – 4:00

Dog Handler

Come join The Granite State Bark Crawl at our stop at Twin Barns Brewing Co.!

The Granite State Bark Crawl is a Darbster Fundraiser where for ten weeks, we will be visiting local breweries to show off our adoptable dogs while raising money for our rescue!

Feathered Friend Brewery

Sunday 6/28

12:00 – 3:00

Dog Handler

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

Bark Crawl @ To Share Brewing Co.

Saturday 7/11

1:00 – 4:00

Dog Handler

Come join The Granite State Bark Crawl at our stop at To Share Brewing Co. in Manchester!

The Granite State Bark Crawl is a Darbster Fundraiser where for ten weeks, we will be visiting local breweries to show off our adoptable dogs while raising money for our rescue!

Petco - Salem

Saturday 7/11

10:00 – 12:00

Dog Handler

Join us at Petco Salem for a fun filled adoption event!

Feathered Friend Brewery

Sunday 7/12

12:00 – 3:00

Dog Handler

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

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!

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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

1500 S Willow St,
Manchester, NH 03103

603.573.9446

Hours

Monday to Thursday 10AM – 8PM
Friday to Saturday 10AM – 9PM
Sunday 11AM – 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 >