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Published 11/4/25 10:12AM

Host Home Volunteer

Helping Paws, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Eden Prairie, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    6 months to 2.5 years
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    36
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Veterans
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    No prior dog training or hosting experience required, but a few ground rules must be followed.

    Description

    Host Home Volunteer

    Helping Paws is a volunteer-based organization in Eden Prairie that trains service dogs for individuals with physical disabilities, veterans and first responders with service-related PTSD, and a variety of community-based facilities. We do not have a kennel facility, but rather have host homes who volunteer to take an 8 week old puppy to love during its 2.5 years of training before final placement. We take care of the positive reinforcement training, help with vet bills, grooming, and more.

    We are always looking for host homes for our Golden and Labrador Retrievers.

    If you would like to find out more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please reach out to Andy Johnson at 952-988-9359 x119 or ajohnson@helpingpaws.org.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • Donation Requested
    • Donations are not required but are always appreciated.

    Watch our video to learn more: Helping Paws Assistance Dogs

    Location

    On-site

    Helping Paws

    6569 City W Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US

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