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25 Days Of Holiday Volunteering — Day 18: Puppy Raisers

Every day until Christmas, Patch will highlight a seasonal volunteer opportunity in the Hudson Valley. @volunteerNYnow

Every day through the holiday season, Patch will present a way to give back to the community.
Every day through the holiday season, Patch will present a way to give back to the community. (Volunteernewyork.org)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — 'Tis the season for giving back to your community. There are a number of ways that you and your family can help out through the holidays and help others.

Every day through Christmas, Patch will be highlighting a way you can provide compassion and resources to those in need.

Volunteer New York! makes it easy to find ways to help — through donations, supporting nonprofits and even volunteering from home.

Find out what's happening in Southeast-Brewsterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today’s opportunity is for Putnam Service Dogs Volunteer Puppy Raisers. Putnam Service Dogs is looking for people to care for, love, exercise, train basic obedience cues and socialize its rescue puppies. Volunteer will attend weekly group training classes, and the organization’s trainers will visit their homes to support and guide volunteers on how to raise a service dog puppy.

For more information, and to express interest, go here.

Find out what's happening in Southeast-Brewsterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Check out all the volunteer opportunities around the Hudson Valley by visiting the Holiday Volunteering web page.

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