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Changing lives

Volunteers are the backbone of many charity organisations and ours is no exception. We are a small friendly team that would welcome the opportunity to involve you in ADA as a volunteer.

We have 4 exciting Puppy Opportunities …  Always wanted a dog but do not want the 15 year commitment?  All costs covered and full support provided.

We are looking for volunteers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Newcastle. There are a variety of exciting and rewarding volunteer positions available in the following areas, Puppy Raising, Puppy Sitting, Puppy Socialising and Bed & Breakfast.

Volunteers & Dogs in training

Puppy Raising

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Would you like a dog but don't want to commit to 14 years? THEN WHY NOT PUPPY RAISE! Raise a puppy in your home for approximately 18 months to help give someone a better quality of life.

Volunteer Duties
  • Full benefits of the Assistance Dogs Australia Program
  • Attend Training classes with other Puppy Raisers with ongoing support
  • Raise the dog for up to 18 months
  • Attend Assistance Dogs Australia
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Puppy Sitting

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Volunteer Duties

  • Short term holiday and weekend cover while regular Puppy Raisers are away
  • Weekends or periods of a few days to a few weeks
  • Peak periods such as Easter and Christmas public and School holiday are highly desirable
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Puppy Socialisers

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Volunteer Duties

  • Have a puppy from  8 weeks of age
  • Time Period : 4-8 weeks
  • Toilet / Crate Training
  • Basic Manners (ADA guidance)
CRITERIA: have good dog knowledge and an understanding of the critical socialization phases of the puppy
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Bed & Breakfast

   

Volunteer Duties

  • Adult dogs in Advanced Training
  • Take on the B&B for one of our dogs on a regular basis
  • Overnight & weekend accommodation
  • Provide us with feedback on the dog in the home
 
   

Basic Requirements

   
  • Must be over 18 years of age
  • Time – needed for training
  • Space – appropriate yard (fenced off)
  • Care – must be able to spend most of your time with the dog
  • Puppy must sleep indoors
  • No children under school age
  • Can have other pets but is best if only one other well trained/socialised dog
  • Complete reporting requirements
  • For puppy socialising must understand the socialisation period
  • For Bed and Breakfast must be an experienced dog person
 
Location

Assistance Dogs Australia are currently looking for Puppy Raisers in:

  • Sutherland Shire or surrounding areas, St George/Hurstville, Illawarra Shire Sydney Inner West, Alexandria, Redfern, Randwick & Newtowns

    • You would need to be willing to travel to the Sutherland Shire for lessons during the 18 months of puppy raising.