Nonprofit
Published 2 months ago
Raise a Puppy, Save a Life as a Volunteer Full-Time Puppy Raiser
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Massachusetts, US
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
This commitment lasts for 8 - 9 months. Many Puppy Raisers return for another puppy at the end of this raising period, but volunteers are also welcome to take a break between puppies.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
19
Cause Areas:
Animals, Disability, Veterans, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
16+
Other Requirements:
The ability to handle an energetic puppy that can grow to over 65 pounds. Access to the internet and ability to use internet-based applications. 24/7 access to a vehicle . Ability to attend classes during daytime hours is required.
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
NEADS Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization that breeds, raises, trains, and matches Service Dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities, individuals with hearing loss or deafness, children with autism, and veterans with PTSD. For 50 years, our volunteers have helped us prepare our more than 2,000 matched Service Dogs.
Our volunteer Puppy Raisers:
- Welcome a young puppy into your home for 8 - 9 months to live with you 24/7.
- Socialize NEADS puppies from 12 weeks old - 12 months old with the support of NEADS.
- Attend weekly obedience classes with a NEADS Instructor using a hybrid model.
- Use NEADS methods to reinforce learned obedience and desired behavior.
- Communicate regularly with NEADS Instructors and support volunteers.
- Take part in volunteer Puppy Raiser community events.
- Help us prepare them for their next learning phase in our Prison PUP Program.
To help volunteers better enjoy the experience and feel successful, NEADS happily covers the cost of all food, equipment, and medical needs of each of our future Service Dogs.
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in Massachusetts, US
Associated Location
305 Redemption Rock Trail South, Princeton, MA 01541, United States
Please fill out this form
Instructions:
Please apply on the NEADS website: https://neads.org/get-involved/volunteer/raise-a-puppy/
