Register for a Volunteer Info Session

There are many ways to volunteer with Canine Companions and make a difference. Whether you’re interested in raising a puppy, transporting our dogs, or assisting with events, it’s our goal to ensure you have all the information you need for the best possible volunteer experience!

No matter where you’re located, Canine Companions offers a wide range of opportunities across the country. We’re looking for new, dedicated volunteers to join our community.

Please register for one or all of our volunteer info sessions and start your Canine Companions journey today!

Black lab puppy in yellow-and-blue Canine Companions harness sits on a wet path looking up at a person in jeans and sneakers.

Paws & Purpose Info Session

This is our general info session, which details volunteer opportunities with and without dogs, nationwide and remote, with no prior experience necessary.

Group of volunteers in blue shirts posing and smiling with several dogs wearing yellow vests and pom-poms in front of a Canine Companions backdrop.

Puppy Raiser Info Session

At Canine Companions, we need the help of approximately 500 new puppy raisers to meet the demand for our service dogs. We’re looking for volunteer puppy raisers to care for the next generation of service dogs, providing them with a safe home, socialization, and more. This info session details the responsibilities and rewards of a volunteer puppy raiser, and everything you need to know to get started.

Three smiling young men wearing matching caps stand in a kitchen, the center person holding a light-colored Labrador puppy

Breeder Caretaker Info Session

We’re seeking dedicated volunteers who have a passion for animal welfare and are committed to providing exceptional care for our beloved breeder dogs. This is an opportunity to help bring the next generation of service dogs into the world.

Note: Volunteer Breeder Caretaker positions are only available for people who live within driving distance to Canine Companions headquarters in Northern California.

Two smiling middle-aged women sitting against a white background, each holding a cluster of black and yellow Labrador puppies wearing bright blue and yellow bandanas.