Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

Volunteer: Board of Director Position

Do you have an interest in helping individuals in our community with physical disabilities? Do you like dogs? Combine the two on the WAGS Board of Directors!  We are currently accepting new members - join us!

The WAGS BOD is an active, working board that organizes fundraising events for this small nonprofit, as well as serving on various committees giving organizational guidance. Board terms are 3 years and new members are added throughout the year.

This opportunity is brought to you by: Aaron Backer, Executive Director.

Nonprofit: Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)

Do you have an interest in helping individuals in our community with physical disabilities? Do you like dogs? Combine the two on the WAGS Board of Directors!  We are currently accepting new members - join us!

The WAGS BOD is an active, working board that organizes fundraising events for this small nonprofit, as well as serving on various committees giving organizational guidance. Board terms are 3 years and new members are added throughout the year.

This opportunity is brought to you by: Aaron Backer, Executive Director.

Nonprofit: Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Nonprofit Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 53713

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Trainer (Puppy Raiser)

WAGS volunteer trainers learn skills training and behavioral concepts to train a service dog for people with disabilities. Most trainers start with an 8 week puppy and socialize and train their service dog-in-training for one year. Puppy/dog live with volunteer trainers. Training is provided one-on-one and in a group setting.

RESTRICTIONS: One year commitment minimum. Must be able to live in volunteers home and take dog in public, including work environment. In Wisconsin, service dogs-in-training enjoy full public access rights.

URL: www.wags.net

Nonprofit: Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)

WAGS volunteer trainers learn skills training and behavioral concepts to train a service dog for people with disabilities. Most trainers start with an 8 week puppy and socialize and train their service dog-in-training for one year. Puppy/dog live with volunteer trainers. Training is provided one-on-one and in a group setting.

RESTRICTIONS: One year commitment minimum. Must be able to live in volunteers home and take dog in public, including work environment. In Wisconsin, service dogs-in-training enjoy full public access rights.

URL: www.wags.net

Nonprofit: Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Nonprofit Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 53713

Allow Groups: No