Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Puppy Raiser

Foster a puppy in training and support their initial skill development and socialization to become a future Assistance Dog.

Location: Edmonton & Area, Calgary & Area, Red Deer, Lethbridge

Time Commitment: 12 – 16 months

Qualifications:

  • One adult must be at home during the day or be able to bring the puppy to work with them
  • The puppy must live in the home as a member of the family
  • Must be able to attend weekly obedience and socialization training classes
  • Must be interested in learning how to train a dog with kindness, care and by meeting their natural needs
  • No more than 2 resident dogs in the home

Advanced Dog Raiser

Foster a dog in our Advanced Training program and support their skill refinement and continued socialization to become a future Assistance Dog.

Location: Edmonton & Area

Time Commitment: 12 – 16 months

Qualifications:

  • The dog must live in the home as a member of the family
  • Must be interested in learning how to train a dog with kindness, care and by meeting their natural needs
  • Must bring the dog into the Dogs with Wings facility before 9 a.m., and pick up after 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
  • No more than 2 resident dogs in the home

Boarding Home

Ensure our dogs have a safe and comfortable place to stay when their regular caregivers are away, whether for short or long periods.

Location: Edmonton & Area

Time Commitment: As much as you’re able to give! Some boarding visits are as short as 1 night, and some are as long as 2 months! You also have the flexibility to choose the age of the puppy you host, from 8 weeks to 36 months old.

Qualifications:

  • The dog must live in the home as a member of the family
  • Must be able to follow Dogs with Wings rules with the dogs
  • Must be interested in learning how to train a dog with kindness, care and by meeting their natural needs
  • No more than 2 resident dogs in the home

Note: No public access with the dogs.

Volunteers contribute thousands of hours to Dogs with Wings each year. We count on the support of over 200 exceptional people, each offering time, talent, love, and generosity to ensure our Dogs and program success. We’d love for you to join us! Make new friends! Support a great cause! Create direct impact that transforms lives! Can’t help with puppies or Dogs? We have something for everyone. From event support, facility cleaning, admin support and corporate and community engagement to creative works (photography, design work) – we’d love to hear from you! 
Contact us today at volunteer@dogswithwings.ca and get started right away.