Kids Need Roxy.
Roxy Needs You!

Our pawesome volunteers range from high school students to retired couples and working professionals. The opportunities to support our mission through your volunteer hours are just as varied as our volunteers.

Our common thread is a powerful interest in helping children — enabling them to feel supported and comforted at school, in the courthouse, in healthcare facilities…wherever they are.

If your dog has a great disposition, you could make a great therapy team!

And there are plenty of other opportunities for you to get involved without a dog.

  • Seeing the joy that Katie brought to my students was nothing short of amazing. We always look forward to our bi-weekly visits! Thank you, Phyllis and Katie, for bringing a sense of calmness and happiness into my class!

    Jen DelaPorta, Gayman Elementary Teacher

  • Being a part of this wonderful program has been immensely fulfilling.

    Sheila and Maggie Doodle

  • The impact the Roxy Reading program has had on my classrooms has been enormous. It has risen student engagement in reading, promoted positivity and mental wellness, and has consistently been one of the most anticipated events in my classroom. Thank you, Roxy Reading, for making future readers shine bright in CB!

    Alexandra Zucchero, Kutz Elementary

  • It is truly and honor and a priviledge to join Bentley as he naturally offers comfort to others in the courthouse, schools, special community events, and as a Roxy™ Responder. For eight years he has offered joy to others and he receives joy from others.

    Sandy Friter, Roxy Volunteer

  • I am proud to be affiliated with Roxy Therapy Dogs. They strive for excellence in everything they do, hold their volunteers in high esteem, and are a joy to share my time with.

    Liza Fisher Norman, Volunteer Since 2013

Volunteer with a Dog

Grab your certified therapy dog’s leash and join 70+ Roxy teams to “Read to the Dogs,” comfort children at the courthouse, brighten a child’s day at Pedia Manor, and more!

Volunteer without a Dog

No dog? No problem! We have plenty of opportunities for you to help us with social media, marketing, publicity, fundraising, volunteer management, community events, and more!

Lend Us Your Expertise

Perhaps you’d like to help Roxy by sharing your knowledge for a limited time. Provide a consultation, serve as a mentor, or help us solve one problem. We’d love to hear from you!

“Volunteering for Roxy is a heart-warming experience. It is so amazing watching the dogs in action, bringing love and joy into so many hearts.”
— Mary Alice Loeffler and Bliss

General Volunteer FAQs

See program-specific FAQs on the volunteer and program pages.

  • We have volunteers of all ages. Kids can volunteer as young as 13 but need to be accompanied by an adult until they are 18.

  • Yes. You will need clearances: PA criminal background, PA child abuse, and FBI fingerprints. These need to be renewed every five years. Learn more on the volunteer pages.

  • Absolutely not! We have a very special group of volunteers called “Team Roxy” and they help at events and with special projects. The more, the merrier! Learn more.

  • Not at all. You can volunteer for as many or as few hours as your schedule allows.

  • No. We have opportunities for nights and weekends with certain programs.

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