Hong Kong Dog Rescue（以下簡稱HKDR）是一個極其罕見地真誠的慈善團體，每位參與其中的人士都是不折不扣的志願者。創辦人Sally、義工統籌Rachael、負責會計的Julie、中文領養統籌Angela、獸醫診所事務統籌Bambi、商店經理Candice，所有狗場管理義工及帶狗散步義工；幫助進行宣傳、籌款、項目策畫、網站維護、攝影的人士……全部都是義務地工作！這代表所有透過不同活動所捐贈及籌得的款項都能直接加惠於狗狗身上；亦代表我們的義工對我們來說極為重要。能擁有這樣專注於工作的義工團隊風雨不改地幫忙照顧狗狗讓我們感到非常幸運。我們確實是有所偏愛但我們認為我們的義工是全香港最好的！
於HKDR義務工作的內容非常廣泛，正因為我們只是很規模很小的慈善團體，你將會有機會以最真實的方式參與義務工作，並且直接地看到你的工作成果。
我們最需要義工的範籌莫過如狗場事務，在那兒通常有40至50隻狗需要照顧。雖然我們的義工堪稱為夢幻組合，可是香港的環境是如此瞬息萬變，令我們時常都需要招募更多義工。
大部份義工都是專注於狗場事宜或帶狗散步。負責狗籠的義工需要清潔狗籠，為狗狗補給狗糧及飲用水，並且管理餵葯程序。雖然工作比較髒亂但是喜歡狗狗的人在值班完結後看到他們可以住在清潔舒適的環境，一切辛勞都是有價值的。帶狗散步義工亦同樣重要，不單只帶他們進行運動、讓他們得到正常社交以便融入社會；教他們基本禮儀、令他們習慣交通情況與噪音，這些幫助都能讓狗狗更容易找到新家。
其他能讓你投入的工的範籌就是為狗狗洗澡與修整儀容，很多新到的狗狗都曾經被疏忽照顧，並擁有骯髒纏結的皮毛。讓狗狗們融入社交和呵護他們是很重要的，因為這樣可以令狗狗重建信心，也許會令他們對接觸過的情況/人物習慣起來。當然任何擁有訓練狗隻經驗（只歡迎正面加強訓練）的人士亦是無任歡迎的。還有我們時常都欠缺負責運輸的義工，又或是願意常忙帶狗狗到獸醫診所好讓他們的體格更強壯和健康得隨時可以預備到新家的照顧者。
所有勞力成果融合起來就能夠幫助我們的狗狗發堀他們能夠變得健康、可愛、自信和「適合被領養」的潛能，而這些亦是我們的最終目的。在狗場的義務工作可能很辛苦，但是看到狗狗在開展他們的新生活與投入新家庭之前強而有力地在大家的關注底下茁壯成長，就是最好回報。
當然並不是每個人都想直接地處理狗狗的事務但仍然希望參與義務工作。我們長期尋求協助籌款、推廣活動、公共關係、市場推廣與及行政管理的人材。我們需要處理這些重要範籌的專門人士，故此如果你認為自己可以幫助的話請與我們聯絡。
最後，我們時常都需要短期暫養家庭以供相比起在狗場的環境底下更加需要特別照顧和注意的狗狗寄居。那些狗可能非常年青，或者正在病中康服過來，甚或是家居環境有助他們建立正常社交。假如你可以提供狗狗一個暫時的家，請與我們聯絡。
如何成為義工？
假如你有興趣投入我們快樂與熱情的義工隊伍，請以電郵申請:
新義工登記及申請 - volunteer_hkdr@yahoo.com (Mura) 英文
已登記義工 - volunteer.hkdr@gmail.com (Victoria) 英文
請先到www.hongkongdogrescue.com獲取更多詳情。義工年齡要求最底為14歲，但是年幼的義工只要有成人陪同也可以到狗場幫忙。
English Version
Hong Kong Dog Rescue is a rare and true charity in that everybody involved is a volunteer. Sally the Founder, Rachael the Volunteer Co-ordinator, Julie the Accountant, Angela the Chinese Homing Co-ordinator, Bambi our Vet Visits Co-ordinator, Candice our Shop Manager, all the Kennel Volunteers and Dogwalkers, people that help with Marketing, Fundraising, Events, the Website, Photography……ALL are volunteers! This means all the money donated and raised through various events goes directly towards helping the dogs. It also means that our volunteers are incredibly important to us and we feel very lucky to have such a dedicated team who turn up in all weathers to take care of our dogs. We are biased but we think we have the best volunteers in Hong Kong!
The range of volunteer opportunities are wide with HKDR, and because we are a small charity, you will be able to get involved in a very real way and see the impact of your efforts.
Our main requirement for volunteers is at the kennels where we have between 40-50 dogs staying at any one time that need to be looked after. We have a fantastic team down there but because Hong Kong is such a transient place we are always looking to recruit more volunteers.
Most of the volunteers at the kennels are either Kennel Volunteers or Dog Walkers. A Kennel Volunteer will clean out the kennels, feed and water the dogs, and administer any necessary medication. It can be quite dirty work but the love of the dogs and seeing them comfortable, clean and happy in the kennels at the end of the shift makes it all worthwhile. The dog walkers are equally important, not only in terms of exercising the dogs but in socializing them, teaching them basic manners, and getting them used to traffic and noise. All of these things make them much easier to home.
Other areas you can get involved with are washing and grooming dogs. Many of the new arrivals have been neglected, and have matted and filthy coats. Socializing and petting dogs is also very important as it encourages the dogs to trust again and perhaps get used to situations/people they haven’t encountered before. Of course anyone with any skills in training (positive reinforcement methods only) are always welcome and we are always short on volunteers with transportation or willing to help get dogs to the vet so we can get them fit and healthy for homing.
All these efforts combine to help our dogs achieve their potential of being healthy, loveable, confident ‘homeable’ dogs which is our ultimate aim. Volunteering at the kennels can be hard work but the reward is seeing the dogs flourish and thrive amongst so many caring people before they go on to their new lives and families.
Of course not everyone wants to be so hands on with the dogs but would still like to be a volunteer. We can always use help with fundraising, events, public relations, marketing and administration. We need people who would like to have a role in these strategic areas, so do get in contact if you think you can help.
Lastly, we are always in need of short term foster carers for dogs that need a bit more care and attention than they will get at the kennels. These dogs may be very young, recovering from sickness or an operation, or would just benefit from being socialized in a home environment. If you think you can offer a dog a temporary home please get in touch.
HOW DO I APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER
If you would like to join our happy and enthusiastic band of volunteers, please contact Rachael Lerigo our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer_hkdr@yahoo.com (Please change [at] to @) or visit our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com. Minimum age for volunteers is 14, but younger volunteers may come to kennels if accompanied by an adult
