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ORGANIZATION: WARRIOR FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS INC
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Volunteers are needed to load and unload the moving truck from current kennel location to new kennel location in Chattanooga TN. Volunteer needs to be able to lift 50 lbs and/or use hand truck to move items. Details will be communicated to interested Volunteers. Volunteers needed for August 31st and September 1st.
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About WARRIOR FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS INC
Location:
PO Box 31, FLINTSTONE, GA 30725, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide veterans with service induced brain injury, such as PTSD and TBI, a means to reconnect with society through the use of trained service dogs.
Description
Our History
As a sniper team leader in the United States Army, Matt Weitz served two combat tours in Iraq. When he returned home, Matt deeply struggled with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). He was prescribed medications for his disability that led to a five-year battle with substance abuse. Matt, realizing the severity of his addiction, sought rehabilitation. During this process, he considered how a service animal might help him reconnect with society.
While shopping, Matt met Adam, the owner of the store and a local dog kennel with years of experience professionally training hunting retrievers. Matt mentioned he was looking for a dog to help him cope with his PTS. Without hesitation, Adam offered him one of his puppies. Matt was introduced to his new partner, an eight-week old Labrador. Adam contacted his kennel customers to see what, if any, resources may be available. A flood of responses poured in. In 2014, Operation Freedom Dogs was born.
In the years since, Operation Freedom Dogs, now Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, has climbed to new heights. The all-volunteer organization obtained 501c3 status and formed a board of directors to guide it. With incredibly talented volunteers at the helm, the opportunity to help struggling veterans suffering the side effects of war has never been greater.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBDFlintstone, GA 30725
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- 4-5 hours
- Need to be able to lift heavy items.