Volunteer Program

Did you know that the latest scientific studies on people who volunteer tell us that these people are usually healthier and live longer? It’s true.

Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc. depends on volunteers for various activities both dog-related and non dog related. These activities include:

• Guide Dog Boarders: Watch and care for a guide dogs in training.

• Client Host/Hostess: Provide meals and an 'at home experience' for clients while in training at the residential training facility.

• Guide Dog Ambassadors: Represent Guide Dogs of Texas at off-site events such as Trade Shows, Health Fairs, Community Events, etc.

• Office Assistant: To provide support to the Guide Dogs of Texas office staff. A low stress position that really helps out the office staff.

• Public Speaking: Make presentations to local schools and civic groups during business hours and/or evenings regarding the operations of Guide Dogs of Texas.

• Puppy Sitters: Watch and care for a guide dog puppy in training.

• Puppy Raiser: Rear and socialize puppies from the age of 6 weeks to approximately 16 months.

• Seamstress: Make puppy jackets for the dogs in training to wear while in public to distinguish them from pets or guide dogs.

• Special Event Staff: Help raise funds for Guide Dogs of Texas through special events, event chairing, and serving on an event committee.

• Kennel Assistant: To clean kennels and bedding and provide care for Guide Dogs in training at the training facility.

If you want to work with puppies, go to our section on Puppy Raising.

Volunteers must submit an application, come to our office for an interview, and attend our volunteer staff orientation. Extra training may be required for some assignments. We do not require that you volunteer for a minimum number of hours each week or month - you can select activities/assignments that fit your interests and time available.