BC & Alberta Guide Dogs (Become a BC & Alberta Guide Dogs Volunteer Puppy Trainer)

Organization Name: BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
Opportunity Title: Become a BC & Alberta Guide Dogs Volunteer Puppy Trainer
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: May 1, 2017
End Date: February 1, 2019

Email: matthias.lenz@bcguidedog.com
Website: http://bcandalbertaguidedogs.com
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs needs volunteers to help raise puppies that will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are blind/visually impaired and children with autism. Our puppies live with volunteer families from 8 weeks of age until they start advanced training. All food and vet costs are covered. Volunteers receive ongoing training throughout the program.   Volunteer Requirements Be available for training during the day at least 3 times per month Live in Greater Vancouver area Be willing to take the puppy with you everywhere you go Be strong enough to control a large dog   Contact us Email: matthias.lenz@bcguidedog.com Toll-free: 1.877.940.4504 Please visit our website for more info: bcandalbertaguidedogs.com