PCOTC AKC SCENT WORK TRIAL VOLUNTEERS-10/4 and 10/5

PCOTC is holding an AKC Scent work Trial October 5th. We are need of volunteers to help make this event run as smooth as possible. There are multiple positions available:

10/4-Set up (vacuuming, box assembly, preparing containers, making/fencing off test areas)-roughly 2 hours of volunteer hours
10/5-Trial:
- Judge’s steward
- Interior director
- Registration
- Timer
- Gate stewards
- Traffic coordinator
- Vestibule stewards
- Interior stewards
- Exterior stewards
- Breakdown/clean up

If interested, please contact Allie Stone (Allie.stone@gmail.com).

CLEAN UP DAY!!!!!!! 10/12/2025

Obedience Run Thru-October 26th

We are need of stewards for our upcoming obedience run thru on October 26th. No prior experience is needed! We will train you!

Please contact Joanne Sheffler if interested (brilligs@icloud.com)

AKC Obedience Trial - November 2nd

Experience Stewards! You are needed! Please come join us on November 2nd for our AKC Obedience Trial. We need your help

Please contact Joanne Sheffler at brilligs@iccloud.com

NACSW ORT - November 16th

Are you starting to dabble in the nosework world? Please volunteer at our upcoming nosework trial on November 16th. This is a fantastic way to watch and learn the nosework sport. It may also ease some upcoming jitters if you are planning on taking the ORT soon.

Please contact Kathy Gregory if interested (gregdobes@aol.com)

Instagram Account Volunteer

PCOTC is leveling up on the social media front. We now have an instagram account! We are looking for volunteers that are insta-savvy, visual storytellers, photographers, content creators, and/or videographers to create posts and stories for our account. Please help increase our social media presence!

If interested, please contact Sharon Ripps at correspondence@pcotc.org

Class Assistant Needed!!

We are need of a class assistant for Nosework 1 or 2 on Sundays to help with setting up and putting away material. This is a great way watch other dogs work and to continue learning about this sport. Ideally, taking one nosework class is required for this position.

If interested, please contact pcotcvolunteering@gmail.com

Nosework Volunteer Coordinator

We are looking for someone or someones to take on the role of a volunteer coordinator for our nosework trials and ORTs. This will include finding volunteers and making sure all positions are filled to ensure a smooth trial. It is very important that the coordinator is available to attend the trials they are in charge with.

Please contact pcotcvolunteering@gmail.com if interested

The class assistant’s role will be to help set up and take down any equipment or ring gates, help direct flow of students in between classes, relay student questions to the instructor, disinfect the training area in between classes, and other duties requested by the instructor. It is important to note that assistants should not be instructing students. The assistant receives volunteer hours and the opportunity to learn.

Class assistants may not enter the club facility prior to the instructor.
Class assistants must have taken at least 1 class at the club prior to becoming a class assistant

If you are interested in being considered for this role or have further questions, please send an email to pcotcvolunteering@gmail.com .

If you know which instructor/class you would like to volunteer for, please reach out to the instructor first. Then, contact Lucia Munoz at pcotcvolunteering@gmail.com after the instructor agrees for the next step.

If you do not have a particular class that you would like to volunteer for or you are having trouble finding an instructor who needs assistance, please send the following information:

Your name and contact information
The discipline for which you wish to assist (Family Manners, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent Work)
A particular instructors with whom you wish to work – if any
Days/times available
A brief statement of your interest

Class assistants are needed each session. You may submit your request at any time. If no further class assistants are needed for the current session, we will reach out to you regarding future sessions.