NEADS Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering in the NEADS Canine Center. Unfortunately, because we do require our volunteers to be at least 16 years of age, we are unable to accept your application.

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Areas of Interest

NEADS offers many different areas in which to volunteer. Options include:

Dogs and Canine Center (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)

This may include walking dogs, feeding dogs, grooming dogs, socializing dogs, kennel cleanup, sanitizing, and food preparation. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, bend repeatedly, and be free of knee, back, shoulder & neck problems.

Breeding Center (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)

Breeding Center Volunteers help in both our Nursery and our Breeding Kennel. Volunteers in the Breeding Center must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, bend repeatedly, step over baby gates, and be free of knee, back, shoulder & neck problems. Volunteers must engage in operations tasks like laundry, dishwashing, and sweeping, as well as spending hands-on time with puppies.

Education (Local, Regional, National)

This includes help with projects, programs, and events, being a NEADS spokesperson in schools, workshops, booths, or expos; booth set-up and coverage at events, greeting people, providing information.

Computer Support (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)

This may include data entry, database updating and management, IT assistance.

Facilities and Grounds Maintenance (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)

This may include indoor housekeeping, or outdoor raking, landscaping, cleaning vehicles, etc. For one-time and group projects, please visit our website.

Administrative Support (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)

This may include help with mailings, stuffing envelopes, folding brochures, assisting at reception, answering phones, etc.

Creative Support (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)

This may include photography, video recording and editing, graphic design (brochures, posters for special events, advertising, etc.) writing, and assistance with social media.

Please select your area(s) of interest:

Dogs and Canine Center (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)Breeding Center (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)Computer Support (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)Ongoing/Regular Facilities and Grounds Maintenance (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)Administrative Support (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)Creative Support (NEADS Campus, Princeton, MA)Education (Local, Regional, National)

Dogs & Canine Center

Do you have any dog-handling experience?

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Is this experience:

Work relatedVolunteer basedOther

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Breeding Center Availability

Please indicate when you are available to volunteer.

Sunday

Morning (7:30am-10am)Afternoon (1:30pm-4pm)Unavailable

Wednesday

Morning (7:30am-10am)Unavailable

Thursday

Morning (7:30am-10am)Unavailable

Friday

Morning (7:30am-10am)Unavailable

Saturday

Morning (7:30am-10am)Afternoon (1:30pm-4pm)Unavailable

Are you comfortable changing into scrubs?

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Are you comfortable working with adults dogs in the Breeding Kennel in addition to the puppies in the Nursery?

YesNo

All Breeding Center volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated (not including boosters) and to show NEADS Staff proof of vaccination prior to your first shift.

I understand that in order to volunteer, I must show proof of vaccination before attending a nursery shift.

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