Help at an Event

Every Event Runs
on Neighbors.

Community giveaways, Christmas, adoption pop-ups, and everything in between.

Rubies & Rogues is 100% volunteer and foster based. Every event, whether it serves families or the animals they love, happens because people like you show up.

Volunteer at an Event Donate Items Sponsor or Partner

Volunteer at an Event

Pick the events that fit you. No experience needed, just a giving heart for people and pets.

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Community Events

Help Families Feel Seen

Spring & Fall Community Giveaways, our Christmas Wishlist Program and Stop & Shop, Back-to-School, hygiene & diaper pop-ups, and Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat.

Before the event

Sort, organize, and prep donations so everything is ready for families.

On event day

Set up, welcome families, help them shop, and tear down at the end.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Questions? community@rubiesandrogues.com

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Animal Events

Help Pets Find Home

Adoption pop-ups at local boutiques, coffee shops, breweries, and markets, plus special events like puppy yoga and bubble bashes.

Event handlers

Care for and show adoptable pets so they can shine for potential families.

Set up and transport

Set up the pop-up space and help get animals to and from the event.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Questions? rescue@rubiesandrogues.com

How to Get Started

1

Sign the Release

Every volunteer completes our Volunteer Release once. Under 18? A parent or guardian signs too.

Complete the Release →
2

Tell Us How You'd Like to Help

Fill out the quick sign-up form and choose Community, Rescue, or both.

Go to the Sign-Up Form →
3

Show Up and Say Hi

We'll reach out as events come up. You can also check the calendar and come meet us.

See Upcoming Events →

Donate Items for Events

Because we're fully mobile, we collect for community events through donation drives during the month before each event. Please donate during drive months. All used items must be cleaned and in good, usable condition.

Spring & Fall Community Giveaway

  • Seasonal clothing and jackets
  • Shoes
  • Baby items
  • Hygiene and cleaning supplies
  • Small household items and dishes
  • Blankets, sheets, and towels

Community Christmas Event

  • Toys, new or gently used, with all parts
  • Jackets
  • Hygiene items
  • Teen items

Can't make a drive month? You can shop our Amazon wish list any time of year.

Families Wish List See Full Community Item Lists

Supplies for Our Animals

Our rescue needs pet food, foster supplies, and vet care all year, not just during drive months.

Animals Wish List Give a Leash on Life

Sponsor or Partner

Local businesses, schools, churches, and teams make our biggest events possible.

Sponsor a Community Event

Help cover the cost of a community giveaway, Back-to-School, or our Christmas event.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor a Christmas Wish List

Make the season brighter for a local child. The Wishlist opens in November, and sponsor sign-ups open soon after.

Learn More

Host a Toy Drive

Your business, school, church, or team can host a toy drive any time of year. The toys you collect help stock our Christmas Stop & Shop, so every child has something to open on Christmas morning.

Start a Toy Drive

Host an Adoption Pop-Up

Invite us to your coffee shop, brewery, boutique, dealership, or market. Pop-ups bring friendly foot traffic and help pets find homes.

Host a Pop-Up

Thank You for Showing Up

Every event is proof that a strong community takes care of its people and the pets they love.

Neighbors showing up for neighbors.

See Upcoming Events More Ways to Volunteer Donate

Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @rubiesandrogues for the newest event dates.