Volunteer Opportunities
Have you ever thought about becomeing a
volunteer puppy raiser?
There are many benefits to volunteering.
Just a few of those are:
- Learn how to properly raise and train an obedient well behaved dog.
- Receive the privilege of constant companionship.
- Receive an in-depth understanding of dog behavior psychology.
- A rare opportunity to learn how to train advanced skills to a dog.
- Don't have time to raise a puppy?
There are many ways to help out!
Just a few ways are:
- Spend time handing out fliers
- See our wish list for donations
- Sponsor a puppy (donate the costs of vet care, grooming and the cost of the dog for an individual team)
- Spread the word!
- Feild Trip Assistance
- Vets are needed to provide care at a reduced fee (our clients can rarely afford vet care)
- Grooming
- Fund raising help
- Grant Writing
- Staffing information tables at events
- Picking up cans and bottles to fund raise
- Volunteering space to hold classes!
- More! Just let us know what you want to do!
Currently Seeking Dog Training Apprentices!
If you have experience training dogs, perhaps even your CPDT-KA (though not required) and are interested in learning more about service dogs; please contact us. You do not have to be willing to raise a puppy, you do not have to commit all of your time. We are over whelmed with advanced dogs and need help during the week or on weekends. There will be differences between your experience and what we teach. Please have an open mind and willingness to follow our methods. Consistency is key to their training.
What Apprentices learn:
- How to perform temperament tests and determine puppy eligibility for service dog training
- How to teach advanced tasks for service dogs
- How to teach disability specific tasks
- How to organize and teach classes to clients and puppy raisers
- Training techniques specific to service dogs with hands on experience with many different dogs
- Techniques for relaxation and calming of dogs
- In depth knowledge of using the clicker for teaching tasks, calming, counter conditioning, and confidence building of dog
- Knowledge of service dog laws both federal and state
- How to put together books to teach service dog classes
- How to assemble vests and awards
If interested please send a resume and cover letter to Admin@oregonassistancedogs.org explaining your experience with dogs and why you wish to learn about service dogs as well as your availability. Please include a phone # where you may be reached.
This is not a paid position at this time. Volunteers are needed in other areas as well.
If you are interested in helping out, please feel free to contact us! | 