The Ryan Newman Foundation

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Ryan Newman Foundation.  Since we are a charitable foundation and not a nonprofit agency that offers programs and services directly to clients, we only have a few volunteer opportunities each year.  Our volunteer opportunities include helping with our annual fundraising events.  When those opportunities are available, we will post them in our eNewsletter.  If you are not already on our email list, please go to www.ryannewmanfoundation.org and click Join Our Email List to register.

 Ryan and Krissie believe that making a difference in the world starts by making a difference in your own community.  That is why the Newman’s not only help nonprofit organizations nationwide, but they also volunteer for their local humane society.  If you are looking for regular volunteer opportunities, we suggest that you help us by helping you community. You can help the Ryan Newman Foundation fulfill our mission in several ways:

• Take a tour of your local animal shelter: One of the best ways you can help the Ryan Newman Foundation fulfill our mission is to do what Ryan and Krissie do--support the local humane society or animal shelter.  If you have never been inside an animal shelter, it is a great educational opportunity.  Call your local shelter to make an appointment for a tour.  While you are there, find out what you can do to help the local animal shelter. 
• Learn more about conservation:  Contact your local Fish & Wildlife agency or Trout Unlimited chapter to ask about their volunteer opportunities.  The Newman’s feel that it is important for families to learn why it is important to take care of our rivers, lakes and streams so they can be there for future generations to enjoy.
• Storm drain marking programs:  These programs are a remarkably easy way for residents of all ages to get directly involved in reducing the amount of pollution in our streams and lakes.  Do an Internet search for "Storm Drain Marking" and the name of your state to find local storm drain marking programs.  Storm drain labeling involves marking storm drain openings with messages reminding citizens not to dump pollutants down the drains. Drain messages are usually a simple phrase to remind passersby that the storm drains connect to local water bodies and that dumping in drains pollutes these waters. Sometimes, the drains specify the body of water where drain water eventually flows. Common messages include "No Dumping. Drains to Water Source," "Drains to River," and "You Dump it, You Drink it". No Waste Here."
• Spay/neuter your pets:  Do your part. Spaying or neutering your pet is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the number of homeless pets in your community. You can prevent animal overpopulation by spaying/neutering your family pets.
• Make our world a greener place--plant trees:  Plant trees in your own community.  Arborday.org offers detailed information on dozens of commonly planted landscape trees that grow throughout the United States. Here you will find information on height and spread, soil and sun requirements, leaves and fruit, history, wildlife habitat, and more.

For additional educational resources, visit:

• National Arbor Day Foundation: www.arborday.org  
• Trout Unlimited:  www.tu.org
• The Conservation Fund:  www.conservationfund.org
• ASPCA:  www.aspca.org

We would like to stay in touch.  If you would like to be informed about the Ryan Newman Foundation's coming events, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, programs, foundation news, Pit Road Pets book signings, and where Ryan will be appearing to help a charity, visit www.ryannewmanfoundation.org and click on Join Our Email List.