New Directions offers life skill classes and workshops in many locations throughout Muskegon County. Instructors teach basic life skills in a community setting.

Love In the Name of Christ offers a ministry of freedom to people who would otherwise be home-bound. In cooperation with several other local organizations and using volunteer labor, Love INC builds approximately five handicap ramps per month during the building season! Volunteers can assist as carpenters, CAD/print drawing, and builders.

Looking to use your handyman or gardening skills, or wanting to expand them? The Stone Gang is a fun group that meets on Tuesday mornings to do routine maintenance and small projects around the Village. While the group is mainly retired men, all are welcome. There is also a dedicated team of gardeners from various…

Are you magic with a camera? Join the photography team. A photograph’s power to saves lives couldn’t be more apparent than in the case of rescue animals. We need great photo’s of our animals that are available for adoption, and of successfully adopted animals. Also, you would be taking photos at adoption events, special events,…

Offers a perfect way for busy lawyers, insurance specialists, veterinarians, tax consultants, and others to contribute as needed.

Become a LDDR Web Team member Graphic Design – help with brochures, literature, signage, and other artistic pieces needed either in print or on the website. Website Content – help with writing the LDDR Blog, writing bios for the animals, writing Happy Tails articles, and other creative writing areas on the website.

There is always a need for extra hands to assist with maintenance around the farm.

Do you have a passion for tinkering or restoring? Our work shop is filled with treasures that are in need of restoration.

As with any Non-profit organization, the Museum’s success hinges upon strong and active leadership. We are always on the lookout for new leaders to bring fresh ideas and energy to our organization.

If you are more of a “behind the scenes” person, we can always use a hand with maintenance/repairs, general cleaning/organizing and special projects.