Volunteers are the backbone of many charity organisations and ours is no exception. We are a small friendly team that would welcome the opportunity to involve you in Assistance Dogs Australia as a volunteer.
We are looking for volunteers in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra. There are a variety of exciting and rewarding volunteer positions available in the following areas, Puppy Raising, Puppy Sitting, Puppy Socialising and Bed & Breakfast. Puppy Raising Would you like a dog but don't want to commit to 14 years? THEN WHY NOT PUPPY RAISE! Raise a puppy in your home for approximately 18 months to help give someone a better quality of life. Volunteer Duties - Full benefits of the Assistance Dogs Australia Program - Attend Training classes with other Puppy Raisers with ongoing support - Raise the dog for up to 18 months - Attend Assistance Dogs Australia events where required, or make their puppy available to Assistance Dogs staff Puppy Sitting Volunteer Duties - Short term holiday and weekend cover while regular Puppy Raisers are away - Weekends or periods of a few days to a few weeks - Peak periods such as Easter and Christmas public and School holiday are highly desirable Puppy Socialisers Volunteer Duties - Have a puppy from 8 weeks of age - Time Period : 4-8 weeks - Toilet / Crate Training - Basic Manners (ADA guidance)
CRITERIA: have good dog knowledge and an understanding of the critical socialization phases of the puppy Bed & Breakfast Volunteer Duties - Adult dogs in Advanced Training - Take on the B&B for one of our dogs on a regular basis - Overnight & weekend accommodation - Provide us with feedback on the dog in the home Basic Requirements Must be over 18 years of age Time - needed for training Space - appropriate yard (fenced off) Care - must be able to spend most of your time with the dog Puppy must sleep indoors No children under school age Can have other pets but is best if only one other well trained/socialised dog Complete reporting requirements For puppy socialising must understand the socialisation period For Bed and Breakfast must be an experienced dog person |