Garland, TX: Help with a fun dog event September 19!
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. An authority and leader in the no-kill movement since its founding in 1984, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as life-saving programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from 17 million per year to less than 1 million. Best Friends has the knowledge, technical expertise and on-the-ground network to end the killing and Save Them All™.
About the Role
Do you love animals and meeting people? Come make a splash with Best Friends! 🐾 We're looking for friendly, energetic volunteers to help represent Best Friends at Wags and Waves 2026 in Garland, Texas.
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Hawaiian Waters Garland
4550 North Garland Avenue
Garland, TX 75040
Responsibilities
- Hand out Best Friends swag and goodies
- Talk with event attendees about our lifesaving mission
- Take fun photos at our booth
- Help inspire others to join the lifesaving movement
Schedule
- Setup: 8–11:30 a.m.
- Breakdown: 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Additional Information
Our event lead will provide all the supplies needed!
Black, Indigenous, People of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to volunteer.