How to Volunteer!

Our Volunteer Program is expanding! If you are interested in any of our volunteer opportunities, here’s how to get started:

​Step 1

Complete Volunteer Registration Form online 

​Step 2

You will be added to our automated distribution lists and newsletter, which will update you on upcoming opportunities, events and news.

​Step 3

Volunteers accepted into our Recruit Raising Program will be required to go through our Online Recruit Raiser Course BEFORE getting a dog to raise. Access to this course will be granted on a case-by-case basis.
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Step 4

Volunteers must attend our Volunteer Orientation Day scheduled the second Tuesday of every month 5pm-6pm at our facility (may be subject to change).
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18701 Lort Drive, Visalia, CA 93292
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You will receive a confirmation that we have received your application and upcoming dates for our orientation. The orientation will include a 1 hour presentation. This is a requirement for all volunteers. If you are not local, CSDA can discuss possible virtual alternative for you. Once your orientation is confirmed you should receive an invitation to our orientation!

​We would not be where we are now without the support of our volunteers! You are instrumental to CSDA, thank you!

As a Volunteer you can...

• Raise future service dogs (see our Recruit Raiser Program)
• Provide extra socialization to puppies and dogs in training (please only apply for this if you are near Visalia, CA)
• Attend training classes to assist with training
• Help us with outreach and marketing
• And more!

For more information on being a foster, please see our Recruit Raiser Page.

Volunteer Application

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