- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Become a Service Dog Raiser
ORGANIZATION: Service Dogs by SDWR
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Our Service Dog Raisers Program are volunteer families who agree to welcome a future service dog into their home. Training and socialization takes an important turn in these homes for our young service dogs in training. It is here that they become comfortable with home life, learn basic obedience, and begin to experience the world through the love and dedication of our volunteers. These families help turn puppies into future lifesaving service dogs by providing them with important training and obedience skills. We place labradors and golden retrievers. In EXTREME cases of allergies (which must be verified by a doctor), SDWR also places doodles.
Service Dog Raisers will be asked to take our service dogs in training everywhere-From work, to restaurants, the library, on trips, and even grocery shopping. This real-world training imitates the experiences that our service dogs need to successfully help become the best service dog possible for our clients.
Though we are located in Virginia, we are a global organization the primarily focuses in North America, and our Service Dog Raisers are located all over North America.
Please fill out an application on our website at the bottom of this page: https://www.sdwr.org/service-dog-raiser-program/
More opportunities with Service Dogs by SDWR
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Service Dogs by SDWR
Location:
PO Box 647, Madison, VA 22727, US
Mission Statement
Service Dogs by SDWR is a fully incorporated 501 (c) (3) organization. Service Dogs By SDWR is committed to changing the lives of those with Autism, Diabetes, PTSD and Seizure Disorders. We believe that until there is a cure, there’s a dog. It is important for the public to know that people whose lives might be improved or even saved by having a service dog, may have a disability that is not visible. Individuals who struggle with invisible disabilities often will benefit from having a canine companion in their lives to enhance the quality of life, provide hope, independence and peace of mind. We are a global Service Dog Organization that primarily serves North America.
Description
Thanks to the American with Disabilities Act, service dogs are no longer just for the blind.
Our dogs can be trained to assist individuals with
- Autism
- Aspergers
- Diabetes
- Hypoglycemic Unawareness
- Seizure disorders
- PTSD
Our Program
SDWR’s unique service dog program is unmatched. Our training and service dog placement guidelines are highly structured, only to guarantee success between a service dog and his or her family. To further ensure success for between both parties, the Service Dogs By Warren Retrievers’ program promotes a high level of involvement between your family, the service dog, the trainer, and the organization. Unlike other service dog programs, SDWR takes the next step in providing a solid base between a service dog and the recipient.
Our program also gives those with an invisible illness a chance at their own service dog. As a non-profit, we offset the costs of investing in an assistant dog. We also offer payment plans and support fundraising opportunities to make your own service dog a reality. As always, SDWR cares to support those who believe in our mission.
Learn more about our service dogs at www.sdwr.org/service-dogs
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Multi-Tasking
- Networking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately one year
- Training Session Meet-ups when organized events are near you.