Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Prince William

No matter where you’re located in the U.S., you can volunteer to raise a puppy and be a part of something truly life-changing! Help inspire independence and provide service dogs to 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: 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 care and 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? Discover more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Submit your volunteer application today, and visit our website for FAQs and more details!

Raise a future service dog together with a friend, a family member or another puppy raiser. Become a volunteer co-raiser to help provide more life-changing service dogs to people with disabilities! As a co-raiser, you'll share the exciting journey of preparing our future service dogs.

No prior dog experience is necessary (we offer mentorship options for first-time raisers.) More flexibility & shorter time commitments while becoming part of an extraordinary community of fellow puppy raisers, volunteers & graduates

Here's the commitment you'll share for the 14 - 18 month journey:

Provide a safe and loving environment for a puppy (the only dog under 12 months old in your home). Teach the puppy manners and basic skills with guidance from our supportive network of experienced staff & volunteers. Collaborate closely to monitor the puppy’s progress. Share responsibility for food, feeding a recommended diet, veterinary expenses, and attending an average of two puppy classes per month (either run by Canine Companions or pre-approved classes). Transport the dog to the regional training center at the projected turn-in time. Offer the puppy age-appropriate socialization opportunities, including public outings and veterinary appointments. Ensure the puppy's safety by keeping it on a leash at all times unless supervised in a securely fenced area, and provide a kennel or crate for sleeping indoors. Supervise the puppy throughout the day (some volunteers may even bring their puppy to work with permission).

Ready to help change a life? Explore more & fill out an application interest form. You can also learn more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session.