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Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) is in need of weekend volunteers to care for their dogs in training to give their weekday trainers and the dogs a break.
ADA is calling for volunteers who live within 50km of its Orchard Hills (NSW) training centre to care for their dogs in training from Friday afternoon through to Monday morning.
Volunteers will be required to pick up and drop off the dogs.
ADA Head of Marketing and Communications, Natalie Riches, said the volunteer opportunity was well suited to Monday to Friday workers who might not be able to manage a dog during the week, but enjoyed a weekend at home where they could give an assistance dog a rest from training, take them for walks, and lavish them with lots of cuddles.
“With Volunteer Week (May 19-25) almost upon us , now is the perfect time for people to come forward and volunteer their services,” she said.
“Assistance dogs are heroes in their own right - so in keeping with our own theme for Volunteer Week, we are looking for (human) heroes to help raise these (canine) heroes!”Ms Riches said puppy volunteering was an enriching experience.
“You are helping to raise assistance dogs which will transform people’s lives. Our dogs are provided to people living with physical disabilities; children and families living with autism; first responders and defence force personnel living with PTS.”
To express your interest in volunteering, or for more information, please visit: www.assistancedogs.org.au
Things you need to know:
- There is no minimum commitment – care for a dog whenever it suits you
- All food, treats, toys, lead, harness and collar provided
- Support and information from ADA trainers provided
- Provide a loving home where the dog can rest but also be able to take the dog on outings with you, such as to the park
- Suitable for apartments, houses, renters (with real estate approval) and owners
- Best suited to people living within 50km of the National Training Centre in Orchard Hills as pick up and drop off is required from this location
- Open to houses with other pets pending initial meet and greet evaluation
About Assistance Dogs Australia
Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) is a national for-purpose charity dedicated to breeding, training and placing highly skilled and accredited dogs with Australians living with physical disabilities, complex autism, or severe post-traumatic stress (PTS). Currently supporting more than 200 clients nationwide, these life-changing assistance dogs empower connection, promote inclusion and foster independence for Australians with disability.
Led by a belief that cost should never be a barrier to access, Assistance Dogs Australia provides each highly skilled companion dog completely free of charge. With no government funding and each dog costing more than $60,000 to breed and train, the organisation relies on the generosity of individuals, corporate partners and philanthropic groups to continue its vital work.
MEDIA RELEASE, 14th May 2025
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