Volunteering with DIBS
At DIBS, we have many different ways that people can help out!
Supply and Flight Lead
DIBS likes to ensure our fosters are set up for success and our supply management is part of that goal. Someone in this role needs to be close to Pearson Airport, as well close to our storage locker in MIssissauga. There are a few aspect within this role, and all help...
Foster Parents Needed!
Fostering is such an important role in the stage of a animal in need. With DIBS, the pup may be in your home for days or weeks (sometimes a few months) as we wait for their forever family to come along. Our dogs are fully vetted, and we provide pretty much all that...
TikTok Content Creator
DIBS loves videos of our dogs and we think they are cool enough to be represented in all the current TikTok trends. If you are TikTok savvy and love to create content as much as you love dogs, we'd love to learn more about you. [gravityform id="39" title="true"...
Incoming Flight Lead and Commercial Import Representation
DIBS is looking for a few different roles to help us put our best foot forward for incoming flights! Commercial Customs Representative. As DIBS dogs arrive via a commercial import, we need a volunteer to represent DIBS at the commercial customs office. We prep all...
Foster Coach
DIBS is currently looking for a foster coach to help foster parents with day to day questions. DIBS has a great process lined up, but sometimes fosters have questions that they haven't yet cross referenced. At times, foster parents have too many applications and...
Help with Virtual Home Visits
There are several steps to applying for a dog with DIBS (and most rescues) 1. Application is received 2. Phone screen 3. Reference checks 4. Home visit 5. Approval 6. Adoption (Meet & Greet can happen any time after step 3 is complete) We are looking for...
Want to be a Flight Parent?
Thank you for your interest in being a DIBS flight parent! A flight parent can help out on both legs of their journey, if they want to (we often need help) Southbound - Read more about taking donations / returning crates to Mexico Northbound - Read more about...
Join our Social Media Team!
Social Media Enthusiast! Do you wake up and say to yourself "What can I do to help get dogs adopted today!!!" If you do, we need you to join our team! At DIBS, we like to have a dynamic team working on our social media, with the focus being on the dogs bios! It is...
Your Role as a DIBS Flight Parent
Thank you for your interest in helping bring dogs to their new homes! Every day flights travel from Mexico City to Toronto, or Cancun to Toronto – and they don’t have dogs on them! (Eeekk!) Those are flights that could have saved dogs. As a registered rescue, DIBS...
Volunteering Opportunities at DIBS
Fostering, Screening, Home Visits, Escort, and more. Fostering This is the biggest commitment when it comes to volunteering. You are welcoming a dog into your home, and taking the time to ensure they find the perfect family. You know the dog the best, so your opinion...
Taking Humanitarian Goods to Mexico
We always think of dogs needing escorts to come to Toronto, but we also need travelers going to Mexico, to return crates and deliver donations to rescues in need. We do ask vacationers to take items south with you! How it works with DIBS: Each airline has a different...
Help DIBS with Home Visits
There are several steps to applying for a dog with DIBS (and most rescues) 1. Application is received 2. Phone screen 3. Reference checks 4. Home visit 5. Approval 6. Adoption (Meet & Greet can happen any time after step 3 is complete) We are looking for...
Donations!
We love donations - both for dogs in foster care in Ontario, and for needs in Mexico (shelters and clinics) For Canadian Foster dogs, we need dog toys, leashes, harnesses, poop bags and winter coats (Pet Valu keeps us stocked up on food and treats) To send to Mexico...
DIBS Merch for Fundraising!
To simplify our life, we have moved to a print on demand model for our awesome merchandise! Check out at at https://dibsrescue.com/market/ All funds are to provide spay/neuters for dogs (and cats) in need! [gallery...
Be a DIBS Screener!
There are several steps to applying for a dog with DIBS (and most rescues) 1. Application is received 2. Phone screen 3. Reference checks 4. Home visit 5. Approval 6. Adoption (Meet & Greet can happen any time after step 3 is complete) We are looking for...