Volunteering for Summit

We cannot possibly handle everything without our committed volunteers!  There are many areas in which we need assistance.  If you are interested in helping Summit Assistance Dogs meet our goals, we would love to hear from you.

Rita Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator
rita@summitdogs.org or (360) 293-5609

If you are interested in applying to be a puppy raiser or can help provide short-term foster care, please contact:

Wendy McDougal, Puppy Raising Program Director
wendy@summitdogs.org or (360) 293-5609

IF YOU LIKE TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH DOGS:

Puppy Raising

Puppy raisers care for and train our puppies until they are approximately 16-18 months of age. This position requires a commitment to attend a 4-hr orientation session followed by weekly obedience classes for the time that the puppy is in your care. Puppy raisers must have a fenced yard or kennel, devote 10-20 minutes each day to training, socialize the dog by taking it on field trips, and care for the dog’s routine needs.<

Short Term Foster Care

We often have dogs that need a short term foster home (anywhere from a weekend to a couple of months). These may be adult dogs that need evaluation or time to grow up after being adopted from a shelter, or puppies in need of respite care while their raisers are on vacation. A 4-hour orientation class is required.

Transportation

We are occasionally in need of volunteers to transport dogs for us. This may involve picking up a puppy from the airport, transporting a dog from a shelter, etc.

Evaluating Shelter Dogs

This position involves going to animal shelters with a trainer to assist with the evaluation of dogs for their suitability as assistance animals. Own transportation is required.