Nights/Weekends Volunteers
What is a Nights/Weekends Volunteer?
Our Nights and Weekends Volunteers house our dogs in advanced training during the weekday nights, weekends and holidays until they are placed with a client. Nights/Weekends Volunteers are responsible for bringing them to our facility (673 Berkmar Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901) during the weekdays for training.
Before receiving a dog, volunteers must attend a SDV Volunteers Class that will show them SDV training methods to ensure consistency.
See “Nights/Weekend Volunteer Questions” at the bottom of this page for FAQs.
Steps to Becoming a Nights/Weekends Volunteer
Submit an online application
Attend a SDV Volunteer Class
Schedule a home visit with SDV staff
Receive the SDV Service Dog in Training!
Nights/Weekends Volunteer Questions
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Our Nights and Weekends volunteers house our dogs in advanced training during the weekday nights and on weekends. They are responsible for bringing them to our facility (673 Berkmar Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901) during the weekdays for training.
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Yes, it’s important for the dog to get socialization and experience outside of training. Your dog’s training will discuss what outing are appropriate when you receive the dog.
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Yes. Dogs in advanced training can be left at maximum alone for 4 hours.
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Typically the dogs start advanced training at 1 year. Some dogs may start as late as 15 months.
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Typically dogs are in advanced training for a year before placement.