📢 Our volunteer program is on hold during facility renovations and staff onboarding. Contact Julie Thorington at jthorington@pawswithacause.org with questions.

Individual Volunteering

Help transform the lives of people with disabilities by volunteering at PAWS headquarters. No experience needed, just the desire to make a difference.

Person pressure washing kennel walls inside a chain-link enclosure.
Woman smiling while petting a relaxed black and white dog in a cozy indoor setting.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers are essential to our mission. Their daily support helps us breed, train, and care for our dogs efficiently. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 3 PM, giving individuals the chance to work alongside PAWS staff to ensure a positive experience for our clients and excellent care for our dogs.

Note: Volunteers ages 12-16 require adult supervision (not provided by PAWS). Volunteer drivers must be 25 or older.

Woman training curly-haired dog to walk over poles outdoors.
Young woman in a hoodie petting a happy Golden Retriever lying on its back in a community center.
Woman smiling while washing dishes in a commercial kitchen sink.
Woman training dog to walk over poles in backyard, both smiling and focused.

Remote Volunteer Opportunity

Support PAWS dogs in training and the clients they serve by creating door pulls. These simple fabric tools attach to door handles and help dogs practice opening and closing doors, helping provide clients with greater independence at home and in public. Download the instructions to get started.

Have questions?

Get the answers you need to take the next step. Our comprehensive FAQ page addresses common questions about volunteering, the application process, and how we support you from start to finish.

Woman in blue petting a relaxed, fluffy golden retriever inside a fenced area.