Get involved
Whether you give your time, refer a family, or partner with us — every act of support changes two lives.
How you can help
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Give your time
Our volunteers are the backbone of The Healing Lead. From dog socialization and training support to event help and administrative work — there's a role for everyone who wants to show up.
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Connect a child to healing
Are you a social worker, therapist, school counselor, or family advocate? If you know a child who has experienced abuse and could benefit from our program, we want to hear from you.
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Organizations & businesses
We partner with shelters, schools, therapy practices, and corporate sponsors. If your organization shares our mission, let's build something meaningful together.
Explore partnershipsVolunteer roles
Dog socializer
Spend time with shelter dogs before and during training — building trust and confidence.
Training assistant
Support our certified trainers during weekly sessions at our Phoenix facility.
Event volunteer
Help at fundraisers, adoption events, and community outreach days.
Administrative support
Behind-the-scenes help with communications, data entry, and donor outreach.
Photography & media
Capture the stories that move donors and families to act.
Foster caregiver
Provide a temporary home for a dog in training between facility sessions.
For professionals
Social workers, therapists, school counselors, and family advocates can refer children directly into our program. We work closely with referring professionals throughout the entire process.
Ready to start?
Fill out our contact form and tell us how you'd like to get involved. We'll be in touch within 48 hours.