Volunteer With Hope Service Dogs
Give Your Time. Change a Life.
It takes a community to raise and train a service dog.
At Hope Service Dogs, volunteers play an important role in helping us care for our dogs, support our programs, and advance our mission.
Whether you have experience with dogs or simply have time and a willingness to help, there may be a place for you at HSD.
How Volunteers Help
Volunteer opportunities can include:
Working With the Dogs
Help with appropriate puppy and dog activities, enrichment, socialization, handling, and training support.
Events & Outreach
Help HSD at community events, fundraisers, educational events, and other activities.
Fundraising
Help raise awareness and financial support for our programs.
Facility & Maintenance
Assist with projects, cleaning, organization, construction, landscaping, and other practical needs.
Administrative & Special Projects
Put your professional skills and talents to work helping HSD behind the scenes.
Not every volunteer opportunity involves dogs.
Sometimes the best way to help the dogs is to help the organization that cares for them.
What We Look For
We value volunteers who are:
Reliable
Respectful
Willing to learn
Comfortable following HSD policies and training instructions
Committed to the welfare of our dogs
Able to work as part of a team
Previous dog-training experience is not required.
We'll help you understand what is expected for the opportunity you're volunteering for.
Volunteering With Dogs
Working directly with service dogs and puppies is a privilege—and a responsibility.
Dogs in training need consistency.
Volunteers working with the dogs must follow HSD's instructions regarding handling, training, socialization, equipment, and interactions with the dogs.
The dog's welfare and training always come first.
Before You Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities vary based on HSD's current needs.
Some opportunities may require additional training, orientation, background checks, or other requirements depending on the work involved.
Please do not assume that submitting an application guarantees a volunteer position or access to the dogs.
We'll contact you if we have an opportunity that matches your skills and our current needs.
Ready to Help?
The first step is simple.
Complete the Volunteer Application
Tell us about yourself, your experience, your skills, and how you'd like to help.
After submitting your application, we'll review your information and contact you when an appropriate opportunity is available.
Approved volunteers will receive information about joining the HSD volunteer community.
Have a Skill We Didn't Mention?
Tell us.
We need more than dog handlers.
If you have experience in:
Construction
Landscaping
Photography
Graphic design
Marketing
Fundraising
Administration
Events
Technology
Writing
Business
Grant research
Or something completely different
we may be able to use your talents.
Your Time Can Change a Life.
Every puppy raised.
Every dog trained.
Every person helped.
It takes people who are willing to give their time to make it possible.
Thank you for considering volunteering with Hope Service Dogs.
Changing Lives. Providing Hope for Tomorrow.
