Volunteer
Find your role. Make an impact. Change a life.
NEADS offers flexible volunteer opportunities so you can get involved in a way that works for you.
Not sure where to start?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll point you toward the volunteer role that fits your life.
AT HOME & OFF SITE
Volunteer in your community or from your home
Puppy Raiser
Long-term commitment
Raise a future Service Dog in your home, building the socialization and obedience skills that make all the difference. We offer four paths to fit different lives and schedules.
Full-time · Co-Raiser · Weekend · College
Transport Volunteer
As Needed
Help move puppies and dogs between NEADS, partner organizations, volunteer Raisers, and veterinary offices. Meaningful support without a long-term commitment.
Breeder Caretaker
Ongoing
Host one of our breeder dogs in your home between breeding cycles, giving them a loving family environment and returning them to campus when the time comes.
NEADS Sitter
Flexible
Provide a safe, caring space for a Service Dog in Training when their primary Puppy Raiser is unavailable, or bring home an Early Learning Center puppy for a weekend.
ON THE NEADS CAMPUS
Volunteer on our campus in Princeton, MA
Hawkins Canine Center
Campus
Assist with daily operations and provide valuable one-on-one time with puppies and adolescent Service Dogs in Training.
Breeding Center
Campus
Help out in our Nursery and Breeding Kennel, learning the specialized care that supports NEADS’ breeding program.
Early Learning Center
Campus
Care for and socialize puppies between 8 and 12 weeks of age — a critical window that shapes their future as Service Dogs.
Group Volunteers
Groups Welcome
Bring a team to help with grounds maintenance and seasonal projects. A great fit for corporate groups, clubs, or community organizations.
Professional & Creative
Skills-Based
Contribute your professional, creative, or administrative talents to support our mission. We welcome a wide range of expertise.