get involved

By volunteering in any one of these areas, you can become an integral force in helping Assistance Dogs of the West sustain and expand our programs and client outreach. Please consider downloading and mailing in the Volunteer Application, and feel free to call us with any questions you might have.

Your help would be greatly appreciated! Click Here To Download Application.

ADW VOLUNTEER JOBS

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR to manage volunteer program Develop and Manage Volunteer Advertising Contact with local senior centers, schools, community organizations, etc.

OFFICE HELP (one example)
2-3 hour shifts one day/week
Answer office phone

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Schedule, organize and perform community demonstrations
Develop list of target groups Work with kid, dog and client team(s)
Take photos of group work and individual dogs
Make photo albums (group and individual albums)
Make demonstration boards – like the big brother/sister board
Community activity booth participation as required (Whole Foods, Borders, etc.)
Plaza events (Blessing of the Animals, Earth Day, etc)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Clean dog pens
Fix tarps on dog pens
Make dog beds, dog toys
Improve dog play yards
Build office furniture as required

PROGRAM SUPPORT
Develop student &client evaluation forms
Visit existing clients, check in with them
Graduation planning and management

FUNDRAISING ASSISTANCE
Mailings
Grant applications
Corporate programs
Capital campaign for training center
ADW Product sales

PR/MARKETING ASSISTANCE
ADW videos
ADW Newsletter

SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATION
Auctions Theatre Events Golf Tournaments Art Events