Be a Volunteer


There are so many opportunities for passionate volunteers to contribute to the raising and training of these unique and special service dogs. Currently C.O.P.E. has volunteer positions available for:

• Puppy Petters Volunteers NEEDED! Please click here for more information
Because, our future puppies-in-training need to be touched, played with, talked to, exercised, groomed and generally LOVED!

Are you handy? – We need to build a platform and several barriers to keep puppies safe and warm. We also need to build a portable wheelchair ramp. Need to get done before Christmas. Contact Peggy TODAY if you can help!

Puppy Care – spare 2 hours during lunch time to help with puppy care between Dec 27 and Jan 22 (Mon to Sat).

Volunteer Driver – Wed, Thur and Fri afternoons, give puppies and mom a ride home after their afternoon training session from office in Barrie to Horseshoe Valley Rd & Hwy 400 between Jan 5 and Jan 21.

Therapy Visits Coordinator - flexible timing, some availability during weekdays may be required. interpersonal and organizational skills are needed

Supplies Coordinator - flexible timing, some availability during weekdays may be required.  if you like to shop and look for a good deal, this is for you

Team Training Camp Assistant - a weekend in late May, and 2 weeks in early July. interpersonal and organizational skills are needed. ability to travel with your own vehicle is required

Charity Calendar Convener - flexible timing, some availability during weekdays may be required. sales, marketing, interpersonal and organizational skills are needed to lead the annual charity calendar project

Volunteer Coordinator - flexible timing, some availability during weekdays may be required.  Interpersonal skills and some knowledge of human resources management and retention would be a great fit

Dog Pedigree Research and Registration Project - flexible timing, some availability during weekdays may be required. Knowledge of how to register dogs with the CKC is preferred, but anyone who likes research projects is welcome

Donor Recognition Committee - meets bi-weekly during office hour. Main responsibility is to write thank you letters/cards, please thank you calls and keep in touch with donors regularly

Third Party Event Coordinator - flexible timing, availability during weeknights or weekends may be required. If you are interested in help organize third party fundraising events for C.O.P.E., or if you are a party planner at heart, we would love your help

Contact Peggy at 705-734-COPE (2673) or peggy@copedogs.org if you can help or spare the equipment needed!

• Puppy Raisers
Because, C.O.P.E. puppies-in-training are placed with Puppy Raisers from the time they are 7-8 weeks old, until they are matched with their life partner, or move on to do their life’s work approximately 2 years later. Please click here if you are interested in becoming a Puppy Raiser.

• Puppy Sitters
Because, our Puppy Raisers need back-up when they are unable to keep their puppy for short periods of time due to planned vacations or travel, or a temporary unplanned change in circumstances. During these times, the C.O.P.E. puppy-in-training would stay with a Puppy Sitter. Click here for the Puppy Sitter application form.


• Other Volunteer Opportunities Click here for the volunteer application form.
Join the Fundraising Committee!
Be a part of a dedicated group initiating and managing some exciting projects and activities to support C.O.P.E.

Host a COPE event or birthday party!
Looking for a new idea for a birthday party or other celebration? Why not host an event that will also benefit the community?