Assist with development of future guide dogs from ages 0-8 weeks while the puppies are at the San Antonio Guide Dogs of Texas facility.  Help in the kennel with duties such as laundry, dishes, and standard kennel clean up. (SA only)

Puppy Raisers and Puppy Sitters rear and socialize puppies from the age of 8 weeks to approximately 16-20 months in the volunteer’s home.  The time requirement is 24/7 and the pup does accompany the Volunteer to work or school.  Puppy Raising requires a 6 – 12 month commitment. Puppy sitters provide care and socialization for guide dog puppies at times when a puppy raiser is unable to. Puppy Sitting is a short-term commitment. Both positions require ongoing training, which is provided.

Advanced Training Boarders provide care and comfort for Guide Dogs that are currently in Advanced Training. These dogs are no younger than 1 year old and are usually completely house trained. Our Boarders are responsible for taking a Guide Dog in Training home during the week as needed or over the weekend. These dogs are “off duty” in the evenings as they have worked hard all day! There are no walks or training to be done. You will just provide a relaxing evening for these fun and loving dogs. (SA only.)

As a Guide Dogs of Texas Ambassador, you’ll represent us at information booths at offsite events such as Trade Shows, Health Fairs and Community Events.  You will also have the opportunity to represent Guide Dogs of Texas as a presenter at local schools and civic groups during business hours and/or evenings regarding the Mission and programs of Guide Dogs of Texas.  All training provided.

The GDTX Coin Dog Program is active across the state and helps provide awareness and support of the GDTX mission of empowering people with blindness. Volunteers visit community GDTX Coin Dog “hosts” each month to empty the coin boxes and thank the supporters hosting the Coin Dog. Funds are then returned to the GDTX office for deposit.

Provide “sighted guide” assistance to a person with visual impairment at a GDTX event. All training is provided. Assist with transportation of clients and canines in accordance with GDTX policies.

Help maintain our beautiful facility and grounds. (SA only.) Participate in building projects. (Perfect for Scouts!)

Administrative volunteers help with different projects in the GDTX Office, such as mailings, answering phones, or assisting a staff member in the office. (SA only.)

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn of pop-up volunteering opportunities! Questions? Contact Annie Parker, at 210-366-4081 or annie@guidedogsoftexas.org.