Heel 2 Heal is proud to be affiliated with the following facilities and offer you the experience to volunteer with them. Please review the brief descriptions of the facilities below. They will provide you with more detailed information allowing you to select a facility and environment that best complements you and your dog’s unique personality/temperament.
Asking these three questions will help you decide the right type of visits for both you and your therapy dog.
If you’re still not sure, reach out and we’ll help you find the perfect venue for your visits!
Do you prefer to visit with kids, geriatric, or all ages? Remember that volunteering is about YOU too. Your visits should be as enjoyable for you and your dog as they are for those you're sharing your time with.
Do you prefer to do 1-on-1 visits, spend time with small groups, or maybe interact with dozens or even hundreds of people?
Do you prefer to keep visits light and happy, maybe at a high school or college, or do you prefer to visit those in more difficult situations?
These one-off events are some of the most fun reasons to join Heel 2 Heal! Get together with friends for fun and social events out in the community, and support good causes at the same time!
Become a K-9 Ambassador for the Miami Int’l Airport and engage with travelers from all over the world with this unique volunteering opportunity!
Degree of Difficulty: 3/3 – For the experienced therapy dog
Environment: Loud and unpredictable
Energy Level: High energy facility with option of remaining stationary or moving
Visit Type: Indoors / non-medical
Public Exposure: Hundreds of people, all age groups
Number of Dogs Per Visit: 1 to 6+ (With the large working space, you can work as basically one-on-one)
Special Requirements: Minimum 6 months experience working as a therapy dog; background and security clearance required for handler (performed by MIA); training and orientation for handler.
These facilities are some of the most in need of sweet and calm dogs who are happy to just sit and receive pets. Dogs of all sizes and temperaments are welcome, but generally calmer dogs will do best in these environments. Reach out to learn more and get in contact with the right facility for you!
Address: 7600 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33144
Address: 9869 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33157
Address: 5555 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Address: 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
Address: 4225 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
Address: 200 Tabernacle Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Address: 1601 NW 13th Ct, Miami, FL 33125
Address: 3100 Campbell Dr, Homestead, FL 33033
Address: 6900 SW 80th St, Miami, FL 33143
Address: 3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
Address: 6200 SW 73rd St, Miami, FL 33143
Address: 1330 NW 1st Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
Volunteer and light up the children’s faces with much needed smiles! Let your team’s unique personality spark some happiness and assist in directly improving the health and well-being of children.
Energy Level: Quiet, low energy facility with option of remaining stationary or slight moving
Public Engagement: Toddlers and grade school children
Visit Type: Indoors / non-medical
Public Exposure: One-on-one, or small groups of children and/or families
Dogs Per Visit: 1 – 3
Special Requirements: Paperwork to be completed; background clearance required for handler (performed by RMH).
Volunteer as a reading team at local libraries and other facilities. Help kids learn to love reading while improving their communication and skills!
Degree of Difficulty: 1/3
Environment: Quiet
Energy Level: Low – dog must be kept sitting or in down position maintaining patience
Visit Type: Indoors / non-medical
Public Exposure: One-on-one, or small groups of children
Number of Dogs Per Visit: 1+, varies according to venue needs
Special Requirements: Online R.E.A.D. training a plus, but not necessary. New teams encouraged and may shadow experienced teams.
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 6000 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 3255 Plaza St, Miami, FL 33133
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 835 NE 132nd St, North Miami, FL 33161
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 5835 SW 111th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 15205 SW 88th St, Miami, FL 33196
About: Low energy, typically reading to kids, small groups
Address: 308 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Come out and support the hard working students of the U by bringing them some comfort and stress relief! The University of Miami offers the flexibility of multiple locations for you to visit, like the Richter Library, Hecht Athletic Center, or any number of other events held by student organizations or schools.
Visit Locations Include:
Main Coral Gables Campus
Law School
Richter Library
Hecht Athletic Center
Herbert Business School
Miller School of Medicine
Energy Level: Variable, from high energy at events to lower energy in the Richter Library
Public Engagement: University students!
Visit Type: Indoors and outdoors, non-medical
Public Exposure: One-on-one, or small groups of children and/or families
Dogs Per Visit: 2 – 6
CGHS started the school programs with H2H and it has since expanded to over a dozen school H2H visits throughout the year! Join us by continuing to support these forward thinking young adults with comfort and stress relief!
Address: 450 Bird Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Address: 7431 SW 120th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Address: 6425 Miami Lakeway N, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Address: 418 SW 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Address: 4340 NW 3rd St, Miami, FL 33126
Address: 6575 N Kendall Dr, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Address: 107 Antilla Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Address: 3870 Washington Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Address: 2400 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Address: 8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143
Address: 7270 SW 120th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Address: 25 NE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33132
Share smiles with these little explorers as they play, learn, imagine & create. Let this unique setting bring out your inner curiosity as you impact the health and well-being of children.
Degree of Difficulty: 1/3
Environment: Quiet
Energy Level: Low energy facility with option of remaining stationary or slight moving
Public Engagement: Toddlers and grade school children
Visit Type: Indoors / non-medical
Public Exposure: One-on-one, or small groups of children and/or families
Number of Dogs Per Visit: 1 to 3
Special Requirements: None
