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It’s great that you are interested in joining the Best Club. Ever. The Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Volunteer team.

We urgently need more Volunteer Dog Trainers to help us care for and train the next generation of life-changing hearing dogs. 

Could you help train our dogs?

Our clever hearing dogs are specially trained to alert deaf people to important sounds like a smoke alarm, a doorbell, or a baby’s cry. Just as importantly, they offer companionship, emotional support, and help reduce feelings of isolation.

A hearing dog can be truly life-changing, and their journey starts with you. With your time, care and commitment, you could hep a young dog grow into a confident, capable partner for someone who needs them. Whether you’re welcoming a playful puppy into your home or a dog in its final stage of training, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

What you'll do

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support our dog training programme in one of two volunteer roles: Puppy Trainer or Dog Trainer. Both roles involve working closely with our expert dog training team to help a young dog develop the skills they need to thrive as a future hearing dog.

You might be caring for a puppy from 8 weeks old, helping them learn the basics and explore the world safely, or supporting a young dog from around 12 months old as they build confidence and reinforce more advanced training goals.

You’ll be involved in:

Providing full-time care in a safe and loving home.
Attending weekly training sessions and classes
Helping a young dog feel comfortable and confident in everyday environments and practising it’s training as guided by our expert dog trainers.
Attending to a dog's basic needs, such as regular exercise, feeding, and ensuring their overall welfare is met.

You’re welcome to express interest in one or both roles, or we’ll help match you with a dog based on your availability, experience, and home environment.

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Where we’re looking for volunteers

To ensure our dogs get the best support, we’re currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:

England

Scotland

What you’ll need

To live in one of our catchment areas listed above.
A safe, calm and structured environment.
Private and secure outdoor space for toileting and supervised play.
Enough time to care for a puppy or young dog and meet their needs. If you work part time, please ensure you can give a dog regular attention alongside your work.
Ensure puppies are never left home alone initially, increasing gradually to a maximum of four hours as they mature.
Be able to transport a dog without relying on public transport.
A love of dogs and a willingness to learn.