Volunteer: Raise a PuppyRaise a puppy that can change two lives, yours and someone who is blind! Puppy raisers take a puppy into their home and raise it for a specific period of time. While in the home, with the guidance of Leader Dog staff and specially trained volunteers, you will be training the puppy in basic house manners, commands and exposing it to new environments in a safe manner. Once the raising period is over, the puppy returns to Leader Dog to start its formal guide dog training. Puppy Raising Options Since no two households are alike, we’ve created multiple puppy-raising opportunities to fit different lifestyles. Which option is right for you? One Household It’s the traditional way to puppy-raise and perfect for
families, college students, active Co-Raising (Primary and Secondary Raiser) This option is for someone who wants to share duties with a person from another household. The primary and secondary raisers work together to schedule who the puppy is with and when Ideal for people who are close by and can share the responsibilities during the yearPass-Along One raiser has the puppy for the first six months, and a second raiser has the puppy for the next six months. Ideal for people who can commit only to a limited time raising a puppy Individuals with pet weight/size restrictions or who may be more comfortable handling a younger, lighter dog can raise for the first six months Individuals who prefer a dog that already has foundational behaviors may be interested in raising the last six monthsCorporate Employees can raise puppies individually or in teams of up to three. Great for employee engagement and social responsibility Provides marketing, traditional media, and social media opportunitiesCampus Puppies For college students raising on campuses approved by Leader Dog. Must participate in campus puppy club and meet with assigned puppy counselor All supplies, veterinary care and food paid by Leader DogTo learn more, we recommend you attend an in-person information session or, watch a pre-recorded session. Visit www.leaderdog.org. *a full application, screening and criminal background check are required of all applicants Community Partner: Leader Dogs for the Blind Raise a puppy that can change two lives, yours and someone who is blind! Puppy raisers take a puppy into their home and raise it for a specific period of time. While in the home, with the guidance of Leader Dog staff and specially trained volunteers, you will be training the puppy in basic house manners, commands and exposing it to new environments in a safe manner. Once the raising period is over, the puppy returns to Leader Dog to start its formal guide dog training. Puppy Raising Options Since no two households are alike, we’ve created multiple puppy-raising opportunities to fit different lifestyles. Which option is right for you? One Household It’s the traditional way to puppy-raise and perfect for
families, college students, active Co-Raising (Primary and Secondary Raiser) This option is for someone who wants to share duties with a person from another household. The primary and secondary raisers work together to schedule who the puppy is with and when Ideal for people who are close by and can share the responsibilities during the yearPass-Along One raiser has the puppy for the first six months, and a second raiser has the puppy for the next six months. Ideal for people who can commit only to a limited time raising a puppy Individuals with pet weight/size restrictions or who may be more comfortable handling a younger, lighter dog can raise for the first six months Individuals who prefer a dog that already has foundational behaviors may be interested in raising the last six monthsCorporate Employees can raise puppies individually or in teams of up to three. Great for employee engagement and social responsibility Provides marketing, traditional media, and social media opportunitiesCampus Puppies For college students raising on campuses approved by Leader Dog. Must participate in campus puppy club and meet with assigned puppy counselor All supplies, veterinary care and food paid by Leader DogTo learn more, we recommend you attend an in-person information session or, watch a pre-recorded session. Visit www.leaderdog.org. *a full application, screening and criminal background check are required of all applicants Community Partner: Leader Dogs for the Blind Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48307 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Female Breeding Dog for Leader Dogs for the BlindDo you love dogs? Looking for a way to give back while caring for a beautiful female and puppies? This might be the opportunity for you! We breed Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses to be guide dogs for people who are blind or low vision. We are looking for homes to host both female and male breeders for the duration of their breeding careers. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and will bear the legal responsibility for the host dog. However, families can have children participate in the care of the dog to share in this rewarding experience! There are several new volunteer models including hosting a female when she is not whelping puppies, or you can host a female only when she is whelping. Or you can temporarily foster a breeding dog while they are waiting for their placement. Hosting requires a significant time commitment, physical strength, and the ability to travel to our campus in Rochester Hills, MI several times a year. Dogs are 12-15 months of age when placed in a home. Females retired from our program by the time they are 4-5 years of age, but males can continue in the program until they are approximately 9 years old. Both are then adoptable by the host home when their breeding careers are over! Volunteers must live within 6 hours of our campus in Rochester Hills, MI, and have no more than 2 vaccinated, spay/neutered pet dogs in your home. To learn more, visit our website and/or sign up to attend a virtual informational session. Community Partner: Leader Dogs for the Blind Do you love dogs? Looking for a way to give back while caring for a beautiful female and puppies? This might be the opportunity for you! We breed Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses to be guide dogs for people who are blind or low vision. We are looking for homes to host both female and male breeders for the duration of their breeding careers. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and will bear the legal responsibility for the host dog. However, families can have children participate in the care of the dog to share in this rewarding experience! There are several new volunteer models including hosting a female when she is not whelping puppies, or you can host a female only when she is whelping. Or you can temporarily foster a breeding dog while they are waiting for their placement. Hosting requires a significant time commitment, physical strength, and the ability to travel to our campus in Rochester Hills, MI several times a year. Dogs are 12-15 months of age when placed in a home. Females retired from our program by the time they are 4-5 years of age, but males can continue in the program until they are approximately 9 years old. Both are then adoptable by the host home when their breeding careers are over! Volunteers must live within 6 hours of our campus in Rochester Hills, MI, and have no more than 2 vaccinated, spay/neutered pet dogs in your home. To learn more, visit our website and/or sign up to attend a virtual informational session. Community Partner: Leader Dogs for the Blind Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48307 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: DriverClient Drivers provide more than just a ride. They are the first person and last person from Leader Dog that the client interacts with in person. They provide a reassuring presence and help make clients feel welcome and cared for. Volunteers fill a vital role in making the client’s experience comfortable and enjoyable. Client Drivers use Leader Dog vehicles to provide safe transportation for Leader Dog clients to and from the Leader Dog campus in Rochester Hills, MI. In addition to providing transportation, volunteers also escort clients through airport security and to their gate, problem-solve if a flight is delayed or cancelled, and make clients feel at ease under stressful travel situations. Drives are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, so weekend availability is required for this position. Skills and Attributes: Ideal candidates for this role will have the following attributes. •Have an impeccable driving record •Have the ability to drive a large passenger van •Have a flexible schedule with weekend availability •Be friendly, helpful, dependable, professional, compassionate, and a good problem-solver •Be able to comprehend, follow, and retain both written and verbal directions •Use discretion, sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality •Ability to work closely with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through airport security checkpoints •Comfortable working with people who are blind and low vision, using Human Guide techniques (training provided) •Comfortable around large dogs (Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers) •Be commitment to our mission: “Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. Requirements: •Must be at least 18 years of age. •Complete an online application, pre-screening phone call and in-person interview • Pass a criminal background check • Pass a Department of Motor Vehicles check (this is in addition to the regular background check performed on all on-campus volunteers) • Complete onboarding documents and participate in all trainings • Regularly record service hours in our online database • Have a cell phone to use in case of emergencies • Ability to bend at the waist, stoop at the knee, and walk with excellent balance • Be able to assist clients with luggage and packages (up to 50 lbs) *Be able to commit to at least 2 weekend drives per month Community Partner: Leader Dogs for the Blind Client Drivers provide more than just a ride. They are the first person and last person from Leader Dog that the client interacts with in person. They provide a reassuring presence and help make clients feel welcome and cared for. Volunteers fill a vital role in making the client’s experience comfortable and enjoyable. Client Drivers use Leader Dog vehicles to provide safe transportation for Leader Dog clients to and from the Leader Dog campus in Rochester Hills, MI. In addition to providing transportation, volunteers also escort clients through airport security and to their gate, problem-solve if a flight is delayed or cancelled, and make clients feel at ease under stressful travel situations. Drives are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, so weekend availability is required for this position. Skills and Attributes: Ideal candidates for this role will have the following attributes. •Have an impeccable driving record •Have the ability to drive a large passenger van •Have a flexible schedule with weekend availability •Be friendly, helpful, dependable, professional, compassionate, and a good problem-solver •Be able to comprehend, follow, and retain both written and verbal directions •Use discretion, sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality •Ability to work closely with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through airport security checkpoints •Comfortable working with people who are blind and low vision, using Human Guide techniques (training provided) •Comfortable around large dogs (Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers) •Be commitment to our mission: “Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. Requirements: •Must be at least 18 years of age. •Complete an online application, pre-screening phone call and in-person interview • Pass a criminal background check • Pass a Department of Motor Vehicles check (this is in addition to the regular background check performed on all on-campus volunteers) • Complete onboarding documents and participate in all trainings • Regularly record service hours in our online database • Have a cell phone to use in case of emergencies • Ability to bend at the waist, stoop at the knee, and walk with excellent balance • Be able to assist clients with luggage and packages (up to 50 lbs) *Be able to commit to at least 2 weekend drives per month Community Partner: Leader Dogs for the Blind Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48307 Allow Groups: No |