Fostering Hope: Join Joybound’s Compassionate Mission

Ready to be a part of something extraordinary? Joybound People & Pets invites you to explore the life-changing impact of our Shelter to Service program.

Are you:

• A dog lover
• A mental health advocate
• Curious about becoming a foster trainer
• Interested in preparing for a career in animal wellness
• Looking to be of service
• A student in need of an amazing community service project

You don't need any special skills or experience, just a little time and willingness to help! This program is now open to ages 16+ with parental permission.

• Explore the Foster Trainer Role: Meet our amazing Shelter to Service team and learn how volunteer foster trainers guide shelter dogs on their journey to becoming life-changing psychiatric service animals.
• Be Inspired: Take a tour of our facility and hear moving success stories from graduates like Ethan, who says, “My service dog has changed my life and brought me back to me.”
• Make an Impact: Discover the benefits of becoming a volunteer foster trainer, including 15 weeks of expert training, full support from our team and coverage of all resources, veterinary services and supplies, including a weekly transportation stipend.
• Grow Your Skills: Learn about opportunities to prepare for professional certification, like the CPDT-KA, and build a foundation for a career in animal training or wellness.

Learn how Joybound is training shelter dogs to become psychiatric service animals, providing essential support to Veterans, first responders, and others facing mental health challenges like anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and depression. This innovative program is free to participants, builds bridges of compassion and breaks down stigma around mental health while fostering a stronger, more inclusive community.

Join us, as we unleash the power of hope. Together, we can create a brighter future through the human-animal bond. 🐾

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, United States