Ways to get involved

Are you a natural planner? Do you prefer to get your hands dirty? Or are you simply a dog lover? There are many ways you can get involved with the Potsdam Community Dog Park: 

1) JOIN A PLANNING COMMITTEE!

  • Dog Park Committee - we have a remarkably dedicated group of people who meet monthly and have been the backbone of decision-making for the direction of the park, paperwork, fundraising events, grants, insurance, rules, and many other aspects of the park.
  • Events Sub-Committees - get involved in organizing our events such as the Annual Benefit Concert, Area Festivals, Fundraisers, and other events. 

Contact us to get involved: http://www.potsdamdogpark.org/contactus/

2) PARTICIPATE IN A WORK PARTY!

  • Work parties will take place regularly until we can open the park to the public in Spring 2017. We'll need help with cutting trees, dragging brush/chip branches/spread chips, putting up fencing, mowing, and assisting with general work on the physical aspects of the park. Be sure to complete this Dog Park Volunteer Application & Waiver Form before you join one of our work parties. 

Contact us to get involved: http://www.potsdamdogpark.org/contactus/

3) BE PART OF A CREW!

  • Weekly Waste Crew - this is the crew that will be scheduled to “own” a day to be in charge of changing out waste bags in the park for clean ones. 
  • Maintenance Crew - we'll need help every few months to make sure all the fencing is intact, fill up holes in the ground from digging dogs, saw up any downed trees, take down any dead or dying trees, spread wood chips, mow, and perform the seemingly endless task of dragging fallen brush.
  • Snow Removal Crew - this crew will assist with clearing snow from trails, parking lot, entryways, and other miscellaneous needs throughout the wintertime. 
  • Backup Crew - if you can't commit to an ongoing/long-term crew, we welcome you to be “on call”, fill-in, or short term volunteer. 

Contact us to get involved: http://www.potsdamdogpark.org/contactus/

4) MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION!

  • The Potsdam Community Dog Park is made possible by the support of our community members and people like you who choose to contribute financially to this great cause. Your generous contribution will go towards the opening and maintenance of this community dog park, which will serve the Potsdam area and beyond. 

Make your contribution here: http://www.potsdamdogpark.org/donate/