Volunteer
Join our passionate community today and make a tangible impact in the lives of Veterans and Service Dogs.
There are several ways to get involved, from cooking for our Warriors to. Helping spread awareness about K9s at events in your area.
Volunteer Opportunities
Foster
We are in need of dog fosters, typically lasting from one to six months. These foster dogs can include Service Dogs in training, adoptable dogs, and dogs recovering from medical procedures. Fostering helps us to learn more about the dog so we can better prepare them for advanced Service Dog training.
Requirements to be a dog foster volunteer include:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live within 60 miles of K9s For Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL campus
- Have regular access to a car
- For longer term fosters, attend human-only classes to ensure the dog stays consistent with K9s For Warriors’ Service Dog program
- Availability for all medical treatments and veterinary appointments
- Provide a safe environment
- Must agree to return the dog upon request
Puppy Raiser Volunteer
Puppy raising is one of our longer-term volunteer opportunities, with up to 14 months of commitment. K9s For Warriors provides hands-on training and all supplies needed to raise a puppy including, but not limited to crates, treats, food, medical care, etc.
Puppy Raiser Volunteer Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (Minors are accepted with a parent as a co-applicant *student volunteer hours available)
- A 14-month commitment without leaving the puppy unattended for more than a few hours
- Attending the Puppy Raiser Orientation with weekly training classes for the first six weeks (once per month thereafter)
- Live within 60 miles of K9s For Warriors National Headquarters in Ponte Vedra, FL
- Have regular access to a car
- Be willing to attend classes with trainers and fellow puppy raisers regularly out in the public for vital Service Dog training
- Must agree to return the dog upon request
Cooking For Warriors
If you love cooking and want to ensure our Warriors receive a home-cooked meal while they are at K9s For Warriors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Administrative
Assist our Donor Services team, with tasks that may include writing thank you cards, Tribute cards, envelope stuffing, tax receipts, etc.
Community Ambassador
Represent K9s For Warriors’ mission at events in the community.
Corporate Volunteer
Corporate volunteering at K9s For Warriors gives companies the opportunity to make a hands-on impact of our mission to end Veteran suicide. Teams help with activities like making dog treats, washing vans, beautification projects and more — strengthening bonds while giving back to Veterans and rescue dogs in need.
