Join Our Team!
Would you like to volunteer with us?
Volunteering with Canine Therapy Ireland CLG is a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life while being part of a supportive and passionate community. Whether you’re helping train future assistance dogs or supporting our programmes behind the scenes, your time and skills help create greater independence, confidence, and connection for the people we support. If you are interested in any of our vacancies below, please contact us here!
Dog Trainer
As a volunteer dog trainer, you’ll support our assistance dogs and their handlers through guided training sessions using positive reinforcement methods only. You’ll help build confidence, strengthen skills, and support each partnership on their journey toward greater independence. If you’re passionate about ethical dog training and would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
Puppy Raising
As a puppy raiser, you’ll provide a safe, loving home for a young assistance dog in training. This includes feeding, exercise, socialisation, and helping the dog build confidence in everyday environments like shops, cafés, and public transport. Puppy raisers also attend weekly training sessions and practice training skills at home following our guidance.
Fundraising Teams
If you have experience with fundraising/marketing/social media we would love to hear from you as we step into this exciting new era.
Respite
A respite volunteer provides temporary in-home care and support for an assistance dog in training or, in some cases, for a client’s assistance dog when the primary handler needs a break due to health, travel, or emergency reasons. Volunteers are invited to attend classes to empower them with knowledge of the required training prior to any placements, will need access to a car for transport and be happy to follow all training for the assistance dog in the home.