Volunteer in NEADS World Class Service Dogs

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Mission	Producing Service Dogs for individuals with disabilities. We are proud of our reputation as a pioneer, leader, and innovator.

Opportunities

Here are places to learn more or that may show current needs. Volunteer PageVolunteer Opportunity Site Typical Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities: Transport Volunteers Transport Volunteers transport puppies between NEADS and other Service Dog organizations as well as transport breeding stock as needed. Weekend Puppy Raisers Weekend Puppy Raisers open their homes to one of our amazing puppies on weekends for the duration of its training. Full-time Puppy Raisers Full-time Puppy Raisers are dedicated volunteers who take our Service Dogs in Training into their homes and look after them for 12 to 16 months, working on critical socialization and basic obedience. Breeder Caretakers NEADS partners with volunteers to host our breeder dogs in their homes, then return the dogs to campus when needed for breeding and whelping. Contact the organization to explore other possible ways to work together.

How you help	There are many ways to volunteer with NEADS, on our campus, off-site, and at home. Raising and training these special dogs is an honor.

About

NEADS (“NEADS Inc”, formerly known as National Education for Assistance Dog Services and Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1976 and has trained over 1,800 Service Dog teams since its founding. NEADS is accredited by Assistance Dogs International, the internationally recognized governing body that establishes industry standards and practices.