Summit Volunteer Page
Volunteers are the backbone of any successful organization and Summit Assistance Dogs is no different. We could not complete our mission without the help of our many volunteers.
Whether you are raising/sitting puppies, transporting dogs, cleaning kennels, bathing dogs, assisting with office work, working outreach booths/ fundraisers, whelping litters, housing a released dog, prepping trails on the property, making tug toys, dog biscuits, stuffing kongs, or serving on our Board of Directors, you are a valuable member of the Summit team and helping to change lives four paws at a time.
Thank you!
As a Summit volunteer you have rights and responsibilities. You may have occasion to interact with our clients directly, or speak about service dogs to the public. Reviewing the following documents will help to ensure that we are all representing the organization, our clients, and service dogs in the most appropriate manner.
Wherever you are volunteering for Summit, whether it be in your own home, a public facility, or at the Summit property, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and basic emergency plans (nearest exit, fire extinguishers, etc.). Please check out the following information on emergency procedures in relation to volunteering for Summit.
It’s always good to have an understanding of how our dogs can impact and enhance the lives of our clients. Knowing more about the disabilities they live with is a good place to start. Review the following documents to learn more about the types of disabilities that affect many of our clients.
Cerebral Palsy (CP):
Muscular Dystrophy (MD):
Multiple Sclerosis:
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome:
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS):
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI):