Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are at the core of COPE Service Dogs. From driving our dogs to school to raising puppies, dedicated volunteers are vital to the success of our programs. We cannot do the amazing work we do without volunteers and their gift or time, talent, commitment, and hard work.

Are you looking for a new experience? Interested in helping to better the lives of others?  Check out the roles below to see what one is right for you, then complete the Pre-Application to get started on your volunteer journey today!

Puppy Foster

COPE puppies-in-training are placed with Puppy Foster Volunteers 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 1 – 2 years later).

Puppy Sitter

COPE Service Dogs has a roster of Puppy Sitters, who provide back-up for Puppy Foster Volunteers when needed. When the Foster is not available because of commitments, vacation or an unplanned changes in circumstance, the puppy-in-training would stay with the Puppy Sitter. Training is supplied to the Sitter once the application process is complete.

Driver

Join the team unleash potential in the lives of students and people living with disabilities by transporting dogs and puppies to attend Canines in the Classroom program and Refinement Training. Drivers are needed in both Simcoe County and Mississauga.