Volunteer Opportunities

Dog walkers 

 Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years old (to walk dogs alone), and have done a criminal record check (unless a minor then needs written consent from a legal guardian) A driver’s license is recommended.

 Role:

Walking assigned dogs on and off property, as well as walking dogs for clients who cannot do so themselves  

 Responsibility: 

Taking assigned dogs for their walk at the appropriate time and with the right gear for the weather. Picking up any waste left by the dogs during the walk. Make sure the dogs are in their correct kennel and the gear is away in the proper bins. Record the walk in the designated dog’s journal. 

 Fosters 

 Requirements:

Everyone in the household must pass a house inspection, have a criminal record check, have a valid driver’s license, and list all pets in the household.

 Role:

Provide a safe home for the dogs to live in during their training 

  Responsibility: 

Keeping up with the dogs’ training and obedience in the household, picking up and dropping the dogs to and from training and appointments. Maintaining the overall health of the dog 

CIT/CAI Handlers

 Requirements:

Must be over the age of 18, pass a criminal background check, have a valid class 7 driver’s license, have experience with dogs, be a resident of Canada

 Role:

Take the CIT/CAI K9s to facilities such as hospitals, in-person care facilities, etc…

 Responsibility

Making sure the dogs get to the facilities on time and in uniform, acting respectfully and in an appropriate manner well handling the K9,