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Volunteer with Service Dogs at the North Beach Festival!
ORGANIZATION: National Institute of Canine Service and Training
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Help Share the Love - One Puppy Kiss at a Time!
We’re excited to be a part of the iconic North Beach Festival in San Francisco this June-and we need you to help us make this a fun, heartwarming, and impactful event!
The National Institute of Canine Service and Training (NICST), the organization behind OurDogsSaveLives.org, trains life-saving service dogs that support Type 1 diabetics, first responders, and other individuals with disabilities. This event is a chance to help NICST raise awareness and connect with the community... with the help of some very good dogs.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Greet and engage with festival attendees
- Help run the doggy kissing booth
Talk about NICST’s mission and programs
Assist with collecting donations and sales of It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches
Provide lots of love (and maybe a little crowd control) for our amazing service dogs and puppies
Who We’re Looking For:
Friendly, outgoing, and dog-loving volunteers
Comfortable talking to the public and sharing our mission
Able to stand or move around during a 3-hour shift
Volunteer with friends or family!
This is a fun, festival-style event and a great way to give back while enjoying one of SF’s most beloved neighborhood celebrations.
Ready to join the pack?
Sign up now and let us know your preferred shift (morning or afternoon). Spots fill up fast!
Together, we can show San Francisco how Our Dogs Save Lives!
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- Sat Jun 14, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sat Jun 14, 2025 - 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM PST - Spots available: 3
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About National Institute of Canine Service and Training
Location:
1647 WILLOW PASS ROAD 157, CONCORD, CA 94520, US
Mission Statement
he National Institute of Canine Service and Training (NICST), formerly known as Dogs4Diabetics, is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating life-saving partnerships between people and highly trained service dogs. Our mission is to inspire, transform, and empower communities by providing medical and wellness service dogs.
Description
NICST runs programs such as:
Dogs4Diabetics (medical alert dogs),
First Response K9 (support for first responders),
Detection Dogs (specialized detection work),
and a Canine Prison Program (training dogs with inmate partners).
We prioritize humane training, measurable outcomes, transparency, and ongoing support for our service dog teams. NICST is accredited by Assistance Dogs International and aims to build a collaborative, supportive community around service dog partnerships.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Sat Jun 14, 2025
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club1630 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
(37.80088 ,-122.40899 )
DATE POSTED
June 13, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- One-time, 3hr shift