Community Engagement Volunteer

Love your GAP greyhound and want to share your experience? Join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer!

So, you’ve adopted a GAP greyhound, fallen in love, and want to tell everyone about it?! Join GAP as a Community Engagement Volunteer! Our volunteer team are widely recognisable in their green shirts at GAP stands all over Victoria. Community Engagement Volunteers attend both industry and external events with their GAP dogs to help show what great pets they make and tell people about GAP and the work we do. We also have shifts available to assist our adoption team in

Please note: We require volunteers to be at least 18 years old.

What is required?

  • Community Engagement volunteers can sign up to attend event shifts in areas and times that suit them and their availability. Shifts are generally 2 -3 hours each, so greyhounds don’t get tired!
  • New volunteers need to attend an online induction and training session at GAP Seymour or online. These sessions are 1 and a half hours long and volunteers can sign up for the next session that suits their availability.
  • Your GAP dog must be an appropriate temperament for chilling out at busy events and getting lots of pats from children and visitors. Some of the events we attend also have other dogs walking by.
  • Our Community Engagement volunteers are super reliable, punctual, and are great at chatting to event visitors and answering questions about GAP.
  • Attending promotional events require volunteers to own their own Greyhound or foster through GAP

What events will you attend?

  • Volunteers may choose which events to sign up for on the volunteering portal. Throughout the year, we attend many industry events (at the thirteen Greyhound Racing Clubs throughout Victoria), agricultural shows, pet expos, volunteering expos, and community festivals.
  • Volunteers may also sign up to help handle Greyhounds at our regular adoption days held around Victoria.

Greyhound Adoption Concierge Volunteers

Greyhound Adoption Concierge Volunteers are part of our Community Engagement role. This role provides vital support at the time of adoption by engaging with potential adoptees and visitors to our kennels. Volunteers also provide information about GAP, including how to adopt or get involved in volunteering. Greyhound Concierge Volunteers are the very important public face of GAP, promoting awareness of our program, providing adoption support, and helping to dispel myths about Greyhounds.

What is required?

  • Attending GAP Tullamarine on a scheduled Saturday to assist with adoptions.
  • Engage with potential adoptees while GAP staff are processing other adoptions.
  • Occasionally assist with preparing a dog for a meet and greet by washing or grooming the dog if required.
  • Attend scheduled shifts which are usually 4 hours but could be longer.
  • Greyhound Adoption Concierges are super reliable, punctual, and are great at chatting to adopters and answering questions about GAP.
  • Volunteers need to have experience of previous ownership, volunteering, or employment with Greyhounds.

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Community Engagement Volunteer

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All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.

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Lee

2 years old

How handsome is this young chap! Mr Lee here is a stunning, sleek, shiny boy that is just as sweet as he is handsome. Lee is still a young one getting to know the ropes so he can be a bit silly and on the go but he does sometimes step back and take it all in. He can be a little shy in new situations but soon forgets what he was worried about and is back to his usual playful self. We think Lee may suit living with children 10+ and maybe another medium or larger companion. He has requested a backyard though please as he wants to show you his epic zoomies and play till its nap time!

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Empire

3 years old

Well they all say Rome wasn’t built in a day, but perhaps you want to bring an Empire into your home and make it a kingdom of fun, laughter, cuddles and play time. Empire may suit many homes and living with children 10+ or maybe even another medium or larger canine buddy.

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Pickles

5 years old

Meet Pickles with his big floppy ears that makes him look like a cross breed! In new situations and environments, he can be a little unsure but doesn't take him long for his true colours to shine through and is super friendly and affectionate and if you're lucky he may even jump up for a cuddle! Pickles may suit living with or without a canine pal of similar size and children aged 10 years and older. This big playful boy will likely do best in a home with a backyard.
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Magpie

5 years old

Magpie is a lovely boy with a puppyish and playful nature. He's confident, social and outgoing, and loves to be the life of the party! This charming boy would likely be ok in a home with full time workers, and children aged 10 or older. He is looking for a backyard he can run and play in. Come meet this cool dude today!
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Emily

3 years old

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Meet Emily, a sweet and personable greyhound who's sure to capture your heart! This affectionate girl loves being around people and will shower her owners with love and attention. With her gentle nature, Emily's a perfect companion for families or individuals looking for a loyal friend. Emily's got a unique charm - one of her adorable ears flops forward, making her all the more lovable! She's looking for a household with or without kids aged 10+, where she can be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog. If you're looking for a loving and laid-back companion to bring joy to your life, Emily might be the perfect fit!
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Chonk ARP

2 years old

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Ronnie

4 years old

Meet Ronnie, a charismatic and outgoing greyhound who's the life of the party! This confident and enthusiastic boy is an extrovert who loves being the centre of attention and making new friends. With his bold and adventurous nature, Ronnie's perfect for an active family who loves the outdoors. Ronnie's looking for a household with or without kids aged 10+, where he can thrive in an active home with a backyard to run around in. He's happy to be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog, but he's not suited for apartment living or elderly owners who can't keep up with his energetic personality. If you're looking for a lively and adventurous companion to join your active lifestyle, Ronnie might be the perfect match! Ronnie has an old hock fracture prior to entering GAP
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Scarlett

4 years old

Meet Scarlett, a sweet and pretty greyhound who's a total sweetheart! This affectionate girl loves being around people and adores a good scratch behind the ears - she's a total pampering princess! With her gentle nature, Scarlett's a perfect companion for families or individuals looking for a loving friend. Scarlett's looking for a household with or without kids aged 10+, where she can be the only dog or live with a medium to large dog. She'll need a backyard to stretch her legs and get some exercise. If you're looking for a beautiful and loving companion to bring joy to your life, Scarlett might be the perfect fit! Scarlett has a low-grade heart murmur and an old hock fracture. Neither of these affect her day-to-day life.
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Sophie

4 years old

Meet Sophie, a stunning and sweet greyhound who's sure to capture your heart! This pretty and outgoing girl is a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and making friends. With her affectionate nature, Sophie's always looking for someone to shower with love and attention. Sophie's looking for a household with or without kids aged 10+, where she can thrive as the only dog or live harmoniously with a medium to large dog. Having completed behavioural rehabilitation, Sophie's gained valuable skills and confidence, but she's not suited to homes with small dogs or cats. If you're looking for a beautiful and loving companion to bring joy to your life, Sophie might be the perfect fit! Sophie has an old Hock fracture with some arthritis in it. This doesnt affect her day-to-day life.
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Kara

7 years old

Doesn't Kara have the cutest face? She is a friendly girl with a puppyish and playful nature. Kara has been living as a pet for a few years now and returned due to no fault of her own. She has previously lived with greyhounds but we think she may be ok with another medium or larger breed as well. She can jump up, so no small children or frail owners for this girl. Kara is lovely to walk on lead and still very much an active girly. We also think she may be ok with children 10 years an over.
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