Overview

Good Sense Dogs greatly appreciates its volunteers, and we couldn’t exist without them. As our organization continues to grow, we are ever in need of more volunteers. There are numerous ways for you to get involved. This includes everything from administrative work to assisting in caring for our incredible dogs.

 

Community Volunteers

Would you like to serve as an “ambassador” for Good Sense Dogs? You can. As an ambassador, you will interact with the community. Your duties might involve everything from educating the public about who we are and what we do, to assisting at fairs or trade shows and public speaking at schools or to civic groups. You can also help by raising funds for Good Sense Dogs through special events, event chairing, and serving on an event committee.
 

Foster Homes

We are seeking kind and caring individuals in the Sacramento and surrounding areas to volunteer as foster homes.  Our foster homes are an integral part of our rescue program.  Join our foster program and provide a temporary home for animals entering training from our Joshua's House relinquished pets.  Foster parents will need to submit an application and attend an orientation, and if selected to be in the program, foster parents are required to meet with our program staff on a regular basis. A home visit is required prior to any placement of a dog in a volunteer’s home.

 

Click here to complete a Foster Application!

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Advanced Training

Even as our dogs transition into advanced training they are still in need of loving and dedicated volunteers to assist with their care. Boarders are able to take home an assigned dog and assist in helping them progress in their training. A home visit is required prior to any placement of a dog in a volunteer’s home.