Volunteering is more than a task—it’s a calling.
At The Love Pit, volunteering means showing up for dogs who’ve been misunderstood, mistreated, and overlooked. It means standing side by side with people who share your heart for rescue. And it means finding a deeper sense of purpose, knowing your time and energy are changing lives every single day.
Be part of a movement that’s saving lives
Connect with a supportive, like-minded community
Learn new skills and grow as an advocate
Volunteer Positions
Whether you're local to DFW or live across the country, we have a role for you. From marketing and outreach to hands-on care and adoption support, your time and talents make a real impact.
Virtual Opportunities
Help us grow our reach and impact by supporting campaign creation, email marketing, SEO, and storytelling that moves people to action. Great for volunteers who love strategy and spreading the mission behind the scenes.
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Social media
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Graphic design
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Photography
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Content Writing
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Passionate about people and rescue? Help us find and onboard new volunteers by reaching out to communities, coordinating interest forms, and sharing what it means to join The Love Pit family.
Be a part of the team that fuels our mission. From event planning and donor outreach to helping plan campaigns and raffles, fundraising volunteers help ensure we have the resources to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome. If you're organized, creative, or just love talking about dogs—we need you!
Local Opportunities
Join our events crew to help plan, set up, and run adoption events, fundraisers, and community outreach activities. You’ll play a big role in getting our dogs seen and celebrated.
Help walk, exercise, and socialize dogs at our Dallas headquarters. This hands-on role is perfect for volunteers who want to build trust and confidence in our adoptable dogs.
Support our foster families with check-ins, resource sharing, and basic training goals. You’ll be the cheerleader and connector that keeps our fosters supported and engaged.
"Being a Foster Coordinator has allowed me to make meaningful connections within the organization, learn more about the inner workings of dog rescue, and most importantly, help our fosters. Our foster program is what enables us to save more dogs! I love TLP and joining as a volunteer was one of the best decisions I ever made! I look forward to many more years of working with dogs and likeminded people with one common goal - SAVE THE PIT BULL”
Haley Dvoracek
“I would recommend volunteering with The Love Pit because it feels extremely rewarding to see your hard work pay off when dogs get adopted (no matter what role you have in the organization); it's also a way to have a community outside of your typical social circles with people who share a common passion. Even though I volunteer remotely, I've never felt isolated and always feel like I can depend on the members of my team to help each other out!”
Lexi Harp
"I first heard of The Love Pit in 2016, when I attended a “story time with dogs” event at our local library. There were several different breeds there, but of course I gravitated towards the pit bull. There are many days where I'm exhausted from work, kids and dogs...but the amount of joy I get from helping other rescue and foster dogs find families keeps me going. I will always be an advocate for the breed and make sure to promote that whenever and wherever possible.”
Katie Hertel
“I met Aften, TLP’s Founder, years ago at the Truck Yard, when we both had foster pit bulls that we were trying to find homes for. I found myself drawn to fostering and adopting pit bulls. I wanted to make more of a difference for the most loyal breed I’ve ever known, so I decided to join TLP. It feels SO good when you find a dog’s perfect forever home and the adopters are ecstatic and the dog just looks so happy! It’s the best part of volunteering and makes it all worth it. TLP is really a special group of volunteers, and I am grateful to be part of such a dedicated team.”
Charlotte Cooper
"The Love Pit has been such an amazing way for me to put my passion for dogs into action and make a difference. These dogs deserve the world and TLP makes sure they get it. I’ve met so many amazing people and have made great friends that all have the same passion - to #SaveThePitbull.”
Missy Taranto
FAQs
Got Questions About Volunteering? We’ve Got Answers.
Not at all! Whether you're brand new to rescue or a seasoned dog advocate, we welcome all levels of experience. We provide guidance, resources, and support to help you succeed in any role.
We offer a variety of roles to fit your schedule. Some volunteers help out weekly, while others contribute a few hours a month or jump in during special events. Every bit of time makes a difference!
Yes! We have several virtual opportunities—like marketing, social media, design, and administrative support—that can be done from anywhere. You don’t have to live in Dallas to help save lives.
Most volunteer roles require you to be 18 or older. However, some in-person opportunities allow minors to participate with a parent or guardian. If you're under 18, reach out and we’ll help guide you.
Absolutely. Many of our volunteers have full-time jobs and busy schedules. We’ll help you find a role that fits your availability—whether that’s evenings, weekends, or remote work.
If you’re local, yes! Roles like dog walking, events, and training support offer direct interaction. But even if you're helping virtually, your impact still directly supports the dogs in our care.
Still have a question?
We’re here to help you find your place in our pack. Whether you’re ready to jump in or just exploring where you fit, reach out—we’d love to connect and guide you toward a role that inspires you.