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, OH 43210
Calling all dog lovers and community heroes! Join others in your local community in making a paw-sitive impact by volunteering for our DogFest Event Committee! Canine Companions is looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us with Sponsorship, Participant Recruitment, and Participant Retention for our signature peer-to-peer fundraising event - DogFest. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or a newcomer eager to contribute, your skills can help create an unforgettable experience that supports our mission of enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through expertly trained service dogs. DogFest is not just an event; it's a celebration of the bonds we share with our furry friends and a chance to raise both awareness and funds for a noble cause. And the best part? Registration is free and open to everyone! Join our committee and be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of canines and companionship. Let's make this DogFest the best one yet! Sign up today and invite your friends to volunteer alongside you. Together, we can make a difference, one wagging tail at a time.
Date Posted: Mar 4, 2025
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, OH 43801
Calling all dog lovers and community heroes! Join others in your local community in making a paw-sitive impact by volunteering for our DogFest Event Committee! Canine Companions is looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us with Sponsorship, Participant Recruitment, and Participant Retention for our signature peer-to-peer fundraising event - DogFest. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or a newcomer eager to contribute, your skills can help create an unforgettable experience that supports our mission of enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through expertly trained service dogs. DogFest is not just an event; it's a celebration of the bonds we share with our furry friends and a chance to raise both awareness and funds for a noble cause. And the best part? Registration is free and open to everyone! Join our committee and be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of canines and companionship. Let's make this DogFest the best one yet! Sign-up today and invite your friends to volunteer alongside you. Together, we can make a difference, one wagging tail at a time.
Date Posted: Mar 4, 2025
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, OH 45209
No matter where you’relocated in the U.S., you can volunteer to raise a puppy and be a part of something truly life-changing! Help inspire independence byraising a future servide dog puppy for people with disabilities! What’s in it for you? Be a Hero: Play a crucial role in preparing a future service dog for their life-changing work. Learn to Work with Dogs: No dog experience necessary-guidance and support are provided! Have Fun: Enjoy the playful companionship of a puppy while making a lasting impact. Connect with a passionate community of puppy raisers, volunteers and graduates. Flexible Commitment: While many choose to raise a puppy for the entire 16-18 month journey, we offer flexible options to fit your lifestyle. What’s Involved? Create a Loving Home: Provide a safe environment for a puppy (the only dog under 12 months in your home). Learn and Grow: Teachessentialpuppy manners and skills with our support and resources, including a puppy class! Stay Connected: Work closely with us to track the puppy’s progress and participate in regular puppy classes. Ensure Wellness: Provide food, veterinary careand age-appropriate socialization. Keep Active: Supervise their activities and use a leash. Consider bringing your puppy to work, if permitted. Celebrate the Journey: Celebrate the incredible journey together,as the puppyreturns to our training center and starts professional service dog training. Curious to learn more about this incredible journey? Discover more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Submit your volunteer application today, and visit our website for FAQs and more details!
Date Posted: Mar 4, 2025
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Chicago, IL 60638
Support the start of the journey for the next generation of service dog puppies by ensuring they catch their flight to their puppy raiser! Assist by driving our future service dog puppies to a needed destination, including to/from the airport or to the puppy raiser. During transport, you’ll be a puppy concierge, helping ensure their overall wellness until they reach their desired destination, as well as provide them with required transportation equipment. Training, supplies and guidelines will be provided to you. What You'll Do: Pick up in the Chicago area & drive the puppies to the required location- either to another airport or deliver the puppies to a volunteer. Prepare shipping crates for upcoming flights, including adding clean bedding, water, etc. (supplies provided). Ensure all puppy identification and accompanying records are kept in order and are consistent. If flying, deliver the puppies to the airport in plenty of time for their flight, understanding that the airlines have firm cut-off times and that cargo locations may be busy at popular times of day. Stay with the puppies until they're in a secure area. Provide wellness, care and support for the puppies - including keeping the crates clean & sanitary. Communicate closely with Canine Companions about the puppies’ whereabouts. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Be able to drive to pick-up puppies around Chicago Must provide us with a copy of a valid driver's license and allow us to check your driving record. Ability to provide safe transportation of puppies in crates in an enclosed vehicle. Crate dimensions range from: 24"x 16"x 15" 28" 20.5"x 21.5" 32"x 23"x 25" Able to independently lift 25-45lbs. and have space in their vehicle for two medium-sized crates.
Date Posted: Mar 7, 2025
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Virtual Opportunity
No matter where you’relocated in the U.S., you can volunteer to raise a puppy and be a part of something truly life-changing! Help inspire independence by raising a future service dog for people with disabilities! What’s in it for you? Be a Hero: Play a crucial role in preparing a future service dog for their life-changing work. Learn to Work with Dogs: No dog experience necessary-guidance and support are provided! Have Fun: Enjoy the playful companionship of a puppy while making a lasting impact. Connect with a passionate community of puppy raisers, volunteers and graduates. Flexible Commitment: While many choose to raise a puppy for the entire 16-18 monthjourney, we offer flexible options to fit your lifestyle. What’s Involved? Create a Loving Home: Provide a safe environment for a puppy (the only dog under 12 months in your home). Learn and Grow: Teach essential puppy manners and skills with our support and resources, including a puppy class! Stay Connected: Work closely with us to track the puppy’s progress and participate in regular puppy classes. Ensure Wellness: Provide food, veterinary careand age-appropriate socialization. Keep Active: Supervise their activities and use a leash. Consider bringing your puppy to work, if permitted. Celebrate the Journey: Celebrate the incredible journey together,as the puppy returns to our training center and starts professional service dog training. Curious to learn more about this incredible journey? Explore more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Submit your volunteer application today, and visit our website for FAQs and more details!
Date Posted: Mar 4, 2025
