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Published 11/13/25 10:40PM

Dog Therapy with The Good Dog Foundation

THE GOOD DOG FOUNDATION INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Often flexible time commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Successful completion of our Therapy Skills course

    Description

    Dog Therapy with The Good Dog Foundation

    Are you interested in bringing joy to people in schools, hospitals, and assisted living facilities with your dog? Please check out our page for potential volunteers and what we look for in a therapy dog team - https://thegooddogfoundation.org/volunteer-certification/

    Please note:

    • having a dog is required for this volunteer opportunity
    • there is a class fee of $280
    • we are active in NY, CT, and a small part of NJ

    Location

    On-site
    New York, New York, US

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