Approximately 80% of Dogs Inc’ campus volunteers work hands-on with our puppies and adult dogs-in-training. The remaining 20% assist in administrative capacities: answering phones, leading tours, facilitating events, driving shuttles, helping with groundskeeping, and more.

Volunteers must commit to fulfilling at least one 2–4-hour volunteer shift per week for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Individuals who are 17 or younger may participate in Walkathon events or become a Puppy Raiser and/or Breeder Host.

All volunteer opportunities that include hands-on interactions with our dogs also include strenuous cleaning, repeated bending and stooping, standing for extended time periods, working outdoors, and lifting 20-30 pounds unassisted and up to 40 pounds with assistance. Volunteers who work with our adult dogs must also be able to safely control a 50-80 pound, large-breed dog without assistance.