Time, Love and Energy Required
Volunteer Apprentice Trainers Needed

Explore becoming a volunteer apprentice trainer with Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Foster and learn how to train the newest golden retriever puppies through socialization, exercise and attending weekly training classes.

Lutheran Church Charities pays all food, supplies, and veterinary care expenses.

Training Class Locations
Illinois: Northbrook and East Dundee
Nebraska: Grand Island

Being an Apprentice Trainer is an unforgettable and rewarding experience. Many of our apprentice trainers choose to participate in the training program for many years because of the community of volunteers, their own spiritual growth, staff they work with, and because they know that the dogs have a greater purpose.

For more information about the volunteer commitment needed, please email k9trainers@LutheranChurchCharities.org, call 866-455-6466 ext. 112, or provide your information below and we will contact you.

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Being an apprentice trainer will change your life. Please watch these videos of some of the current LCC apprentice trainers as they share their experiences.  

Tom Bartnik, Apprentice Trainer since 2013, describes how he got involved with the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, his spiritual growth because of the ministry, and what is involved training a dog, including the weekly classes and support from professional trainers and partners.

Sarah Walters, Apprentice Trainer since 2013, answers questions about being an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Apprentice Trainer, including how she got involved and what it is like to have a partner in training.