Nonprofit
Published 9/21/25 9:03PM

Help Train Future Service Dogs

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Concord, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    2-3 hour shift at least 1x/month during the day on weekdays
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Be part of the life-saving journey of a future service dog! Dogs4Diabetics is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in our training room, helping dogs learn critical scent detection skills that enable them to alert to medical conditions like low blood sugar.

    As a Training Room Volunteer, you’ll work alongside professional trainers to support dogs during their scent training sessions-an essential step in becoming a certified medical alert service dog.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with scent training exercises and reinforce dog behavior
    • Help maintain a calm, focused training environment
    • Follow trainer instructions and safety protocols
    • Work hands-on with service dogs in training

    Requirements:

    • Weekday daytime availability (morning or afternoon shifts)
    • Comfort working around dogs of all sizes
    • Ability to follow detailed directions and work as part of a team
    • Must be at least 16 years old

    Why Volunteer?

    • Directly contribute to training dogs that will save lives
    • Learn about scent detection and service dog behavior
    • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization
    • Make a meaningful impact-one paw at a time

    No previous experience needed-we’ll train you! If you're passionate about dogs and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity.

    Click "I Want to Help!" to join our team today.

    Watch our video to learn more: Our Medical Alert Service Dogs Save Lives

    Location

    On-site
    1400 Willow Pass Court, Concord, California, US

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