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Have you ever looked at a puppy and thought, “You’re destined for greatness”? If you live within 100km of Sydney, you have a unique opportunity to turn that thought into a reality.
Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) is calling on residents to become full-time puppy volunteers. This isn’t just about fostering; it’s about becoming a Dog Care Champion—the foundational pillar for a dog that will eventually provide independence to an Australian living with a physical disability, a child or family with autism, or someone with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Role: From Playtime to Purpose
As a volunteer, you’ll provide a safe, stable, and loving home for a puppy from roughly 8-18 weeks of age until they are about 15 months old. Your mission is to play a vital role in the puppy’s early development, socialisation, and basic training before the dog progresses into formal training.
“Our volunteers play a vital role in every Assistance Dog journey. By opening their homes and their lives to a puppy, they help shape calm, confident dogs that will one day provide independence and support to someone who truly needs it,” says ADA Volunteer Program Manager, Kristie Worthy.
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| A future hero in the making. Your job? Simply providing the love and stability they need to grow into a calm, confident companion. |
Is This You?
Because these future heroes shouldn’t be left alone for long periods, this full-time volunteer role is best suited to people who work from home, are retired, or have flexible schedules.
While prior experience with dogs is helpful, it is not essential.
No Cost, All Reward
One of the best parts of the ADA program? Your heart is the only thing you have to invest. Assistance Dogs Australia provides all food, veterinary care, equipment, and ongoing training support.
As Mrs. Worthy notes:
“Assistance Dogs change lives, but they don’t get there on their own. Every Assistance Dog starts out as a puppy, and every puppy needs a dedicated volunteer to guide them through those critical early months.”
One of the best parts of the ADA program? Your heart is the only thing you have to invest. Assistance Dogs Australia provides all food, veterinary care, equipment, and ongoing training support.
As Mrs. Worthy notes:
“Assistance Dogs change lives, but they don’t get there on their own. Every Assistance Dog starts out as a puppy, and every puppy needs a dedicated volunteer to guide them through those critical early months.”
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| You’re never on this journey alone. From the first 'sit' to the final graduation, ADA’s trainers are with you every step of the way. |
How to Apply
Ready to trade a little bit of your time for a lifetime of impact?
- Location: Within 100km of Sydney.
- Register your interest: assistancedogs.org.au/volunteer
