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To volunteer with the PAWS Program you should: 1. Have a certified therapy dog. For the safety of the children, a dog must be a certified therapy dog to visit the school. Dogs may be certified through either the Delta Society or Therapy Dog International (TDI). You must have documentation to prove that your dog’s certification is valid and up-to-date. If you have a dog that you would like to get certified as a therapy dog, you can contact us and we can help you. For more information… On becoming a Delta Society Pet Partner. On therapy dog certification through TDI. 2. Be available to volunteer during school hours. The PAWS Program takes place during the school day. School hours are from 8:00am to 2:45pm. 3. Complete an FBI Background Check. For the safety of the children, it is necessary for anyone who works directly with school children to have a background check. For more information Contact us. 4. Love to work with children.