- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Nights and Weekends Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: SERVICE DOGS OF VIRGINIA INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
A Nights and Weekends volunteer house our dogs in advanced training (1-2.5 years old). The dogs receive care and training at our Charlottesville facility on weekdays - volunteers just need to drop-off and pick-up the dog. No experience necessary.
Nights and Weekends volunteer must attend volunteer class and have a home visit before a dog is placed. SDV covers all food, medicine, supplements, leash, collars, and vet care.
Visit https://www.servicedogsva.org/volunteer-opportunities to apply to become a Night and Weekends Volunteer.
SDV requires all volunteers to be masked when at the facility and during group outings as well as complete a COVID-19 screening before attending class.
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About SERVICE DOGS OF VIRGINIA INC
Location:
PO BOX 408, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902, US
Mission Statement
To raise and train exceptional dogs and match them with individuals with disabilities to create greater independence.
Description
Service Dogs of Virginia is a non-profit that raises and trains service dogs for people with disabilities. SDV relies on its dedicated group of volunteers that serve as night/weekends volunteers and puppy raisers to be able to place our dogs at no cost to our clients.
SDV trains and places dogs for physical assistance, young adults with Autism, PTSD for military and 1st responders, medical alert, and facility dogs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
673 Berkmar CourtCharlottesville, VA 22901
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2022
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-1.5 year commitment; will consider 6 month commitment