Welcome to the Best Club. Ever

Join a fun loving, passionate and highly motivated team of dog-lovers

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Volunteering may start as a desire to help others, but the rewards can go so much further. Joining our community of volunteers will open up a whole new world of opportunities.

From making friends, to becoming part of a close-knit community, to learning a whole new skillset, your contribution will not only improve the lives of people with  hearing loss, it will change your life too.

Because as a volunteer at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People you’ll join the Best Club. Ever.

Be a Dog’s Best Friend

We’re looking for passionate, caring people to join our incredible dog training community as a Puppy Trainer or Dog Trainer. This isn’t just volunteering - it’s being part of a motivated, supportive team.

With expert guidance and high-quality training every step of the way, you’ll help a young dog grow into a confident, life-changing hearing dog.

You could welcome a puppy from 8 weeks old, guiding their first steps and big adventures. Or support a young dog from around 12 months, building their confidence and refining more advanced skills. Either way, you’ll never do it alone -our trainers and fellow volunteers are with you throughout.

As part of the team, you’ll:

  • Provide a safe, loving home
  • Attend fun, engaging weekly training sessions
  • Practise training in everyday environments
  • Meet your dog’s exercise, feeding and wellbeing needs
  • Learn new skills, meet like-minded people and feel proud of every milestone your dog achieves.

Interested in one role - or both? We’ll match you with the right dog for your lifestyle, experience and home.

If you’re ready for something meaningful, motivating and life-changing this is the club to join. 

Ready to join the best club ever?

Take our quick quiz and see if you’re ready to join the club

A Whole Lot of Love

A whole lot of love, friendship, community, purpose, fun and dogs. Lots of dogs. But don’t just take our word for it, watch our video below to see the best club ever in action.

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Where You Can Join the Club

To give our dogs the very best support, we’re currently welcoming new volunteers in:

If you live in or near these areas and meet the requirements, we’d love you to be part of our incredible community. Join us and help change a life - including your own. 

What You'll Need

To help every dog thrive, here’s what you’ll need to join our amazing volunteer community:

  • Live in one of the areas listed above
  • A safe, calm and structured home environment
  • A secure outdoor space for toileting and supervised play
  • Enough time to give a puppy or young dog the attention, care and consistency they need
  • If you work part time, the flexibility to include a dog in your routine
  • The ability to ensure puppies aren’t left alone at first, gradually building up to a maximum of four hours as they grow
  • Access to a car so you can travel with your dog to training and activities
  • Most importantly, a love of dogs and an eagerness to learn

If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in - and we can’t wait to welcome you. 

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What We Provide

When you join our community, you’re never doing this alone. We’ll give you everything you need to feel confident, supported and part of something special:

  • High-quality training and ongoing guidance from our expert dog training team
  • Food, bedding, toys, vet care and insurance
  • Holiday cover and expenses reimbursed
  • Access to our volunteer portal and community who will welcome you to the best club ever