Current Volunteer Opportunities. 
Hard Work. No Pay. Great Satisfaction.  

NOTE:  Strict confidentiality of all tester records is a priority to us.
​As such, Volunteers must sign strict Confidentiality Agreements. 

Science, Education & Marketing

Research/Science Education. 
​If you have a strong science background, we need you to read numerous research papers and digest/summarize them into very easy to understand, short summaries to share with our DDP participants/supporters as a part of our educational effort. 

Marketing Manager
You'll work with a small marketing team to coordinate the DDP's educational efforts and to recruit dogs from across the world and of many varieties. Why? Because this research project's value is based, in part, on the testing of Dobermans from across the world and from different specialties (working, show, rescue, etc.).  

Marketing -- International
Do you love different cultures? If you love the idea of reaching out to and getting to know our wonderful international Dobermann (yes, with two Ns) community, and pulling them into the DDP family, this is a fun opportunity for you. 

Marketing -- North America
If you love the idea of reaching out to and telling North American Doberman people about this wonderful non-profit project, this is for you!  

Marketing -- Working Dogs
We need your expertise in working line Dobermans to identify lines of dogs that, if tested, may offer great research value. You'll work with the entire marketing team to ensure that working dogs are well-represented in the DDP.. 

Marketing -- Conformation
We need your expertise in show line Dobermans to identify lines of dogs that, if tested, may offer great research value. You'll work with the entire marketing team to ensure that working dogs are well-represented in the DDP.. 

Tech & Graphic Design

Microsoft Access (Database) Expert
We are looking for someone to help us design, create and implement a complex database for the DDP.  

Website Maintenance. 
If you know how to maintain a website, this is for you. Commitment is minimal but you'll have the ability to improve our site so it's the best it can be. 

Graphic Design Expert 
We are looking for someone to come up with new t-shirt designs, and more -- to be used for fundraising efforts to fuel our Holter Monitor Project and more. 

Video, Explainer Videos and Infographics Expert. 
If you know how to do this, we need you. You'll work with our PhDs and veterinarians to take their complex information and turn it into easy-to-understand videos & graphics so our community can share, share, share.  

Adobe Illustrator Expert
We are looking for someone who knows Adobe Illustrator inside and out, to help us create graphics and create free reports for our participants. 

Data Entry (Microsoft Access) 
Help us ensure that our records are updated so we don't miss a beat. And help us create reports that our DDP supporters want to see. What percentage of all tested dogs carry the vWD1 mutation? You'll help us report that number. This person must be proficient with Google Drive, Microsoft Access, Google Dogs, and more. 

PLINK Expert. 
If you know PLINK, you're going to make a real difference for the DDP. And you'll likely be the hero of thousands of Doberman lovers across the world

Finance & Project Management

Global Research Project Support
Karen Perdue leads the coordination of Doberman genetic research projects from around the world. We are looking for someone to work with her to help ensure we know of EVERY project across the globe that is researching Doberman genetics so we can stay on top of those projects, and support them in any way that we can. 

Financial/Bookkeeping
The DDP is looking for someone to handle the finances of the non-profit. 

Non-Profit Reporting/Compliance
If you know (or would like to learn) about keeping a non-profit in compliance with the law, this opportunity is for you. You'll ensure that all of the reports are filed as required. 

Social Media

Social Media -- Facebook
Help us keep up with the demands of Facebook. 

Social Media -- Twitter
Help us take the Twittersphere by storm by letting the world know about the DDP and what we're up to. ​

Social Media -- Instagram
Help us take the world of Instagram by storm by letting the world know about the DDP and what we're up to. ​