Volunteer with Texas Service Dogs
Make a difference by dedicating your time to training life-changing service dogs
Texas Service Dogs is a volunteer-driven organization. The dedication of our volunteers is what makes it possible for us to train and place service dogs with individuals who need them most. There are several ways you can contribute your time and skills to our mission.
Volunteer Opportunities
Puppy Trainer
As a Puppy Trainer, you will take a service dog puppy into your home for Phase 1 training. This role involves socializing the puppy, teaching basic and advanced obedience, and exposing them to a wide variety of environments. You will work closely with our staff trainers, who will provide weekly guidance and support.
This is our most impactful volunteer role. If you have a stable home environment, love for dogs, and the time to commit, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Puppy Sitter
Puppy Sitters provide short-term care for our dogs when their primary trainers are unavailable. This is a great option for individuals who want to contribute without the long-term commitment of a Puppy Trainer role.
Event Volunteer
We hold fundraising events, community outreach sessions, and awareness campaigns throughout the year. Event volunteers help with setup, coordination, and representing Texas Service Dogs to the public.
Skills-Based Volunteer
If you have skills in areas like marketing, web development, grant writing, photography, or social media, we would love to hear from you. Skills-based volunteers help us run our organization more effectively so we can focus more resources on training.
What We Ask of Our Volunteers
- Commitment to following our training guidelines consistently
- Participation in orientation and ongoing training provided by our staff
- Open communication with our staff about the dog’s progress and any concerns
- A genuine passion for dogs and for helping people with disabilities
You can also learn more about our work on our About page or find out how to foster or adopt a dog.