CCI Volunteers Make a World of Difference!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at CCI. Our organization utilizes over 400 volunteers in the Northwest Region and 3,000 volunteers nationwide. Included in the volunteer family are over 900 puppy raisers, 85 breeder caretakers and members of our Boards of Directors and Volunteer Chapters.

Volunteer Chapters 

Canine Companions for Independence is proud to be represented by following volunteer Chapters. Visit their Web pages for contact information, opportunities and ways to participate in your area:

Cascade Chapter
East Bay Miracles
Gold Rush Chapter
South Bay Chapter
Puget Sound Chapter
Oregon and Southern Washington State
East Bay Area, California
Sacramento Area, California
Bay Area, California
Western Washington State

Volunteers participate in many ways at CCI. You are asked to attend a Volunteer Orientation and discover the many avenues open to you as a member of our volunteer team.All potential volunteers are invited to attend a no obligation, Volunteer Orientation – held every other month on the CCI campus in Santa Rosa.

* Please note volunteers must be 18 years of age.


  NEXT SCHEDULED 2010 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION  IS:

Tuesday, January 5th at 4pm in Gittinger Hall at the CCI Schulz Campus. Click this link for directions to the campus.
Orientations are about one hour and 15 minutes and include a tour of the campus.

2010 Volunteer Orientation Dates Are:
  • January 5th
  • March 9th
  • May 18th
  • July 6th
  • September 7th
  • November 16th

For additional questions, please email Krista Hardcastle-Utarid, Volunteer Coordinator at khutarid@cci.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Please fill out our volunteer interest form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you.
  • Puppy Raisers – dedicated people and families willing to raise our puppies until they’re old enough for advanced training
  • Office Support – General filing, mailings, data entry, phone reception, administrative support.
  • Dog Bathers – Bathe CCI dogs and puppies according to procedures on weekday mornings and afternoons and on-call.  
  • Docents – Give tours and presentations on the CCI Campus to visitors on Mondays and Wednesdays and on-call.
  • Special Events – Participate in fundraising events for CCI in a variety of capacities.
  • Team Training and Graduations – Help prepare lunches, bake cookies, usher, serve, set up and clean up.
  • Kennel Assistant – Help in the kennels with cleaning, assist with dog care and dog-related and general maintenance duties.