Freedom Service Dogs of America (FSD) transforms lives by partnering people with custom-trained assistant dogs. Our clients include veterans with PTSD, children and teens with autism and other neurocognitive disabilities, and individuals with physical challenges resulting from conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury. We also provide professional therapy dogs to serve as partners for clinicians, therapists, law enforcement and more. Since being found in 1987, Freedom Service Dogs has graduated hundreds of client-dog teams and provided lifetime support to nearly 200 active teams, at no cost to our clients. For people with disabilities, a custom-trained assistance dog from FSD can open the door to new possibilities. Instead of a life limited by difficulties, fears, and frustrations over what they cannot do, our clients and their service dogs discover all they are capable of doing—together. With their service dog at their side, FSD clients regain lost independence and feel more comfortable in crowds. They learn to reconnect with loved ones and take on challenges with confidence. They find what was once impossible is now possible, and they experience greater self-esteem, happiness, and hope.
At Freedom Service Dogs, we offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities within the community, so there’s sure to be one that suits your interest, skills, and schedule. Whether you prefer to hang out with puppies or adult dogs, support special events that raise money for our organization, or do vital behind-the-scenes work at our office, we have a great gig for you! We are so thankful, and we could not do it without the wonderful volunteers, donors and supporters of our mission that has helped us pair hundreds of client-dog teams.
