Volunteer: Puppy RaisersPuppy raisers are responsible for providing a loving and structured home for young puppies to prepare them for future service dog work. They teach basic obedience, expose the puppy to various environments, people, and other animals, and instill good manners both at home and in public. Raisers attend training classes, follow specific training guidelines, and maintain the puppy’s health through proper diet, exercise, and veterinary care.
Puppies typically stay with their raisers until they are 12-18 months old, depending on their progress, maturity, and readiness for advanced training. We also offer co-raising opportunities with a family member or friend, giving raisers a built-in puppy sitter. Service dogs in training are allowed in many public places, so travel isn’t necessarily an issue and can be a valuable experience, depending on the puppy's age. If a puppy isn’t ready for certain travel experiences, we can provide puppy-sitting when needed. Short-term raising is also available, provided another raiser can take over when the initial commitment ends.Puppy Raising: Shaping Future Service Dogs Organization: Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs Puppy raisers are responsible for providing a loving and structured home for young puppies to prepare them for future service dog work. They teach basic obedience, expose the puppy to various environments, people, and other animals, and instill good manners both at home and in public. Raisers attend training classes, follow specific training guidelines, and maintain the puppy’s health through proper diet, exercise, and veterinary care.
Puppies typically stay with their raisers until they are 12-18 months old, depending on their progress, maturity, and readiness for advanced training. We also offer co-raising opportunities with a family member or friend, giving raisers a built-in puppy sitter. Service dogs in training are allowed in many public places, so travel isn’t necessarily an issue and can be a valuable experience, depending on the puppy's age. If a puppy isn’t ready for certain travel experiences, we can provide puppy-sitting when needed. Short-term raising is also available, provided another raiser can take over when the initial commitment ends.Puppy Raising: Shaping Future Service Dogs Organization: Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03253 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Puppy RaisersPuppy Raising: Shaping Future Service Dogs Puppy raisers are responsible for providing a loving and structured home for young puppies to prepare them for future service dog work. They teach basic obedience, expose the puppy to various environments, people, and other animals, and instill good manners both at home and in public. Raisers attend training classes, follow specific training guidelines, and maintain the puppy’s health through proper diet, exercise, and veterinary care.
Puppies typically stay with their raisers until they are 12-18 months old, depending on their progress, maturity, and readiness for advanced training. We also offer co-raising opportunities with a family member or friend, giving raisers a built-in puppy sitter. Service dogs in training are allowed in many public places, so travel isn’t necessarily an issue and can be a valuable experience, depending on the puppy's age. If a puppy isn’t ready for certain travel experiences, we can provide puppy-sitting when needed. Short-term raising is also available, provided another raiser can take over when the initial commitment ends.
Organization: Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs Puppy Raising: Shaping Future Service Dogs Puppy raisers are responsible for providing a loving and structured home for young puppies to prepare them for future service dog work. They teach basic obedience, expose the puppy to various environments, people, and other animals, and instill good manners both at home and in public. Raisers attend training classes, follow specific training guidelines, and maintain the puppy’s health through proper diet, exercise, and veterinary care.
Puppies typically stay with their raisers until they are 12-18 months old, depending on their progress, maturity, and readiness for advanced training. We also offer co-raising opportunities with a family member or friend, giving raisers a built-in puppy sitter. Service dogs in training are allowed in many public places, so travel isn’t necessarily an issue and can be a valuable experience, depending on the puppy's age. If a puppy isn’t ready for certain travel experiences, we can provide puppy-sitting when needed. Short-term raising is also available, provided another raiser can take over when the initial commitment ends.
Organization: Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03253 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board Member Opportunity with Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs (FRSD)Join Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs (FRSD) as a board member and contribute to our mission of providing service dogs to individuals with PTSD. FRSD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those underserved by existing service dog organizations. About FRSD: FRSD specializes in training and placing service dogs, significantly improving the lives of individuals suffering from PTSD. We are committed to expanding our reach and enhancing our programs to better serve our community. Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES COMMITMENT Believe in and be an active advocate and ambassador for the values and mission of FRSD PARTICIPATION Attendance Commit to 5 hours per month of work for FRSD Participate actively in at least 80% of all Board meetings remotely or in person. Participate in any additional Board related activities or assigned sub-committee meetings or specific tasks Prepare for Board meetings by reviewing in advance the Agenda & any distributed materials Evaluations and Disclosures Complete the annual evaluation of FRSD Complete the annual Self Evaluation of the Board of Directors Sign and return all annual disclosures (e.g. Conflict of Interest) Events Participate in awareness, educational, or fundraising events in your area or nationally Financial Commitment Guidelines Support the operations of FRSD through 100% Board participation in fundraising by giving and assisting in raising money for the Foundation Behavior Have the time & be willing to participate and advocate for FRSD Demonstrate passion for the mission & vision Always have the best interests of FRSD in mind Maintain the highest ethical standards in all FRSD dealings Ensure confidentiality in all matters that are sensitive to FRSD and dealings with others Respect the views of management and other Board members Communicate promptly and constructively to communications regarding FRSD Fulfill your commitments with quality work delivered on time Organization: Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs Join Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs (FRSD) as a board member and contribute to our mission of providing service dogs to individuals with PTSD. FRSD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those underserved by existing service dog organizations. About FRSD: FRSD specializes in training and placing service dogs, significantly improving the lives of individuals suffering from PTSD. We are committed to expanding our reach and enhancing our programs to better serve our community. Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES COMMITMENT Believe in and be an active advocate and ambassador for the values and mission of FRSD PARTICIPATION Attendance Commit to 5 hours per month of work for FRSD Participate actively in at least 80% of all Board meetings remotely or in person. Participate in any additional Board related activities or assigned sub-committee meetings or specific tasks Prepare for Board meetings by reviewing in advance the Agenda & any distributed materials Evaluations and Disclosures Complete the annual evaluation of FRSD Complete the annual Self Evaluation of the Board of Directors Sign and return all annual disclosures (e.g. Conflict of Interest) Events Participate in awareness, educational, or fundraising events in your area or nationally Financial Commitment Guidelines Support the operations of FRSD through 100% Board participation in fundraising by giving and assisting in raising money for the Foundation Behavior Have the time & be willing to participate and advocate for FRSD Demonstrate passion for the mission & vision Always have the best interests of FRSD in mind Maintain the highest ethical standards in all FRSD dealings Ensure confidentiality in all matters that are sensitive to FRSD and dealings with others Respect the views of management and other Board members Communicate promptly and constructively to communications regarding FRSD Fulfill your commitments with quality work delivered on time Organization: Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |