Projects tagged with "Volunteers"

Looking to adopt a dog or cat? The Real Bark has a number of furry friends to choose from! Please check out their website to apply and see all the special friends they having waiting to find a new home.

It takes a team and a whole heap of giving to make The Real Bark the rescue it is. They are always on the lookout for new volunteers to help with the day to day care of their animals and running of their rescue. Do you love spending time with animals? Maybe it’s joining them for weekly mobile events or taking pups out for some outdoor adventures! If you would like to volunteer, please check out their website.

Are you hard of hearing and looking for a service dog? The Sam Simon Foundation has plenty of dogs they can match you with! Even if you're looking for a non-service dog to adopt, they have a couple career change dogs as well. Check out their dogs and start the application process on their website.

Not all outstanding dogs can meet the demands of becoming Assistance Dogs; however, they make wonderful pets. Coined ‘Career Change Dogs’, these young dogs make the pivot to a “career” of leisure and play as companion pets. Check out their dogs and start the application process on their website.

The Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR) mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release Costa Rica wildlife. TRR works with a model that focuses on conservation, education, and research to ensure a brighter tomorrow for Costa Rica wildlife. Volunteers assist with daily activities such as providing proper diets to various wildlife, as well as contributing to the overall success and culture of TRR. As a volunteer, you may also play a key role in other important activities such as assisting with animal husbandry, helping coordinate events for their education program, or working to improve animal enclosures and giving enrichment.

Westside German Shepherd Rescue is comprised of a very strong family of volunteers. They cherish all their volunteers and are always in need of new ones. Whether its walking, bathing, fostering or transporting their dogs; assisting at outdoor adoption events and fundraisers; or lending a hand with admin work, volunteer work is always appreciated Their goal is simple, to save as many German Shepherd dogs as possible. They give them medical care, lots of good food, exercise and live while they wait for their forever families. Your help allows them to continue to help everyday. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out their volunteer form. They will respond as promptly as possible with a short questionnaire. Upon completion, you’ll be notified of the date of volunteer orientation which will be help at their facility in Downtown Los Angeles.

A Cat’s Tale is an all-volunteer organization. Since there are no paid employees it is their volunteers who help them run their rescue and help them save the lives of homeless animals. Their to do list is long and they can always use more help! Want to get involved? They need foster parents and volunteers in the following areas: Cat habitat cleaning and maintenance, Cat adoption team volunteers for events in Culver City and Manhattan Beach, Adoption event help for special adoption events, Sewing help -to create crate pads for cats/kittens, Bookkeeping/Tax assistant, Fund raising and grant writing assistants, Cat Photographer/ Videographer, Special events coordinator to develop and organize special events, Newsletter writer, Correspondence secretaries to send out information and send thank you notes, Transporting cats to and from veterinary clinics

As a volunteer, you are a vital part of the structure of DACC. They value your time, skills, and commitment. Part of being a committed volunteer is being of service to the animal care center and being willing to support where the need is greatest. Volunteers will be expected to check in with staff to ask where they can be most helpful. Some days they need extra help cleaning, some days they need extra help with adoptions, etc. They, in turn, are committed to training, supervising, and supporting you in your service. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age at the beginning of service. If a volunteer is a minor (16-17), parental permission is required.

Ace of Hearts could not survive without the invaluable support of its volunteers. Even if you are unable to adopt or foster a dog, don’t fret! There are plenty of ways to turn your passion for animals into much-needed assistance. Like the outdoors? Some of their dogs need more exercise than they are currently getting and need a friend to take them on walks and hikes. Have a car? They are always in need of people to help them transport their dogs to and from weekly adoptions, to the vet, to doggie daycare, and on any other excursions that might arise. They also need help dropping off food and medicine to fosters who don’t have cars. Want to make a difference? Simply being available for them to call on you whenever we need assistance is also a great way to lend a hand. Become a volunteer for Ace of Hearts and help them continue to save and improve the lives of their amazing furry friends. Contact them for more information.

Starr Ranch manages other songbird monitoring projects that utilize volunteer citizen scientists who are trained by ornithologists. Monitoring usually targets rare species and habitats such as coastal sage scrub but we also use songbirds as indicators of restoration success and climate change. New monitoring projects help them make decisions on which invasive plant species they will work to control. Below are some current songbird monitoring projects that utilize citizen science volunteers. Songbirds of Starr Ranch Coastal Sage Scrub, Effects of Coastal Sage Scrub Restoration on Songbirds, Effects of the Streambank Weed, Periwinkle, on Songbirds, Songbird Phenology in Coastal Sage Scrub and Riparian Woodlands. If you would like to volunteer or would like to learn more about Starr Ranch songbird monitoring projects, please contact Sandy DeSimone (sdesimone@audubon.org) at 949-858-0309.

Currently Starr Ranch biologists train citizen science volunteers to help them monitor wildlife that serve as good indicators of habitat quality and help them decide which invasive species they will work to control. These are long term projects that will also aid in detection of shifts in wildlife populations that may be associated with a changing climate. Current wildlife monitoring projects include: Aquatic Vertebrates of Bell Creek (fish, reptiles and amphibians), Perennial Pools of Bell Creek, Effects of the Streambank Weed, Periwinkle, on Small Mammals and Invertebrates, Phenology of Butterflies (and Plants) of Coastal Sage Scrub and Riparian Woodland. If you would like to volunteer with their wildlife monitoring projects, please contact Sandy DeSimone (sdesimone@audubon.org) at 949-858-0309.

In partnership with the Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Starr Ranch runs a volunteer fire watch. Each year since 2008 volunteers are trained in late summer by the OCFA to deter arson and report behaviors that could lead to fires and to detect fires quickly if they start. Volunteers work in pairs during Red Flag Warnings, periods of high winds and dry conditions, usually in the fall. Lookout locations are at the edges of south Orange County preserved land from Starr Ranch south to the Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. Contact Sandy at (sdesimone@audubon.org), or Laura at (lcoleyeisenberg@ranchomv.com)

Since 2003, Starr Ranch biologists have trained volunteers to use a standardized protocol to gather data on stream water quality and the impacts of urban run-off on the physical, chemical, and biological components of water quality in the creeks of Starr Ranch. Their results are sent to a statewide database. If you would like to volunteer with the annual stream bioassessment project, please contact Sandy DeSimone (sdesimone@audubon.org) at 949-858-0309. For more information visit Riparian Habitat Enhancement and Monitoring.

Starr Ranch “Weed Warriors” help us remove invasive plant species. Invasive species can alter habitats and can have negative effects on wildlife. All of our weed control is non-chemical, and done with hand tools. Currently volunteers help us with periwinkle, English ivy, and Smilo grass removal. If you would like to become a “weed warrior” at Starr Ranch, please contact Sandy DeSimone (sdesimone@audubon.org) at 949-858-0309.For more information and Saturday volunteer dates please see our invasive plant control volunteer flyer.

Want to be a volunteer? Check out the following: Pooper Scoopers: They have around 100 dogs at any given time, and they do produce a lot of poop! General handyperson: The kennel is so maintenance intensive they are always in need of cleaners & repairs all over the place. They work very hard to keep the environment clean and safe & if you can use a hammer, screwdriver or have any electrical skills, they could really use a helping hand. Can you paint, plaster, do wood work on fences & gates? Animal Trainer: Someone who can spend time at the sanctuary teaching the dogs basic commands and obedience training. You don't have to be a professional trainer- one of their volunteers learned most of what she knows from youtube vids! Veterinarian: they desperately need a practical minded Veterinarian who is willing to make house calls once or twice a month here to the sanctuary. It's a major hardship to bundle up & haul 20 separate dogs over to another location simply for shots & general care. If they were blessed with a Veterinarian angel who could make house calls to the sanctuary, of course they are more than willing to pay & would be ever grateful. (They'd also like to feature our Sanctuary Vet here on their website.) Doggie Wranglers needed: Folks who love dogs & can pet them, brush them, walk them, or just hang out with the shy ones to help them socialize. Anyone from age 14 to 100 who can love a dog is welcome. Children under l4 must have consent & supervision of a parent or guardian. This job also includes pooper scooping.Kennel cleaning: Cleaning doggie houses, washing and replacing beds. This is a job for those not afraid of hot water, bleach & pinesol. They keep the doggies and their living spaces clean and that's a demanding chore. They could use help in this area. Could you sew & tack little bedding pads together? They need people to cut up blankets and comforters & tack then together to make little doggie sleeping pads. theyhave the materials and need you to cut them up into bedding approximately 3'x3' and 2'x2' (Of course, a few inches either way won't matter.) They need them fluffy and tacked together so they can wash & dry them faster & easier. Bug those friends and neighbors: for older polyester comforters that you can fold into quarters & tack together to make softer fluffier washable bedding for these doggies to snuggle on inside their kennels. Sign painter who could make nice yard signs for the reception area & yards. Drivers: They need drivers who can drive them to their Vet visits & help bust death-row inmates outta jail on rescue pickups. There are dogs who can be saved if only there are folks available with cars to go pick them up. They need on-call drivers and a dispatcher volunteer to help organize rescue pickups & vet trips. Dog Clothes: it gets cold here in the winter, and the dogs appreciate warm coats. Homemade dog clothes or store bought ones welcome. Help at adoption events: Several times a year they take their pets to big adoption events in the Los Angeles area or Orange County, such as Irvine Animal Care Center's Home for the Holidays event every December. They always welcome people who can help set up the area at the event, or who can come with or meet there to walk the dogs, feed them, or help them get adopted during the event. See their "events" page for our upcoming schedule.. Petsmart adoption events: In the past, on the weekends they have had volunteers who have taken some of their dogs to a Petsmart of the volunteer's choice to try to get them adopted. They don't have any volunteers who do that currently. The closest Petsmart to them is in Apple Valley's Jess Ranch shopping center.

Are you ready to give a lucky bunny a loving forever home? At Bunny World Foundation, they believe every rabbit deserves a safe, caring environment where they can thrive and be part of the family. Adopting a rabbit is a long-term commitment, and they are here to support you in finding the perfect bunny companion that fits your lifestyle. The following information is requested so that they can assist you in the selection of a house rabbit companion. This application and consultation with a BWF adoption counselor is designed to help them determine if the adoption is in the rabbit's best interest and to assist you in finding the rabbit's most compatible with your lifestyle. Rabbits are highly social-they are happiest when living with other rabbits as an integrated part of their families' lives and surroundings. Therefore rabbits are housed inside ONLY and require 5 to 8 hours of playtime daily. Please visit this link to watch an extraordinary 5 minute long video entitled "Is a Rabbit the Right Pet for You?" A Video by the Marin Humane Society. Lucky Bunnies for Adoption. In order to be considered as an adopter you must: Be able and willing to provide an indoor, loving, safe and peaceful environment for your rabbits. Be financially stable and willing to provide all necessary medical care.Be committed to the health and welfare of the rabbit for his/her lifetime (an average of 8-10 years) regardless of lifestyle changes such as divorce, moving, etc. Be aware that we DO NOT adopt rabbits to children-all members of the household should visit the prospective rabbit and apply for adoption. Be aware that we DO NOT place rabbits in a home with an un-neutered or un-spayed rabbit. Be willing to agree to a home visit and consultation by one of our adoption counselors prior to the adoption. Agree to an undefined adoption fee (per rabbit) which is used to pay for the rabbits' spay, neuter and medical care OR commit in writing to spay/neuter yourself. Be willing to agree to a follow-up home visit within 1-2 months of the adoption date. Agree to our Adoption Policies. Thank you for wanting to give a rabbit a safe and loving home. Their primary goal at BWF is education-the purpose of the initial visit is to help facilitate a good match between a bunny and your family's needs and comfort levels. Please complete the application and send via email to: info@bunnyworldfoundation.org, Attention: Adoptions.

C.A.R.E.4Paws provides many critical programs and hosts multiple events annually.You can make a pawsitive impact by donating your time and talents. If you’re interested in joining their team, please fill out their volunteer application and email it to volunteer@care4paws.org. There are also other ways to help! If you’re looking for a short-term volunteer opportunity, they invite you to organize a special project that raises support for pet families in need. For example, you could host a pet food drive with your friends or at your place of work, put on a bake sale, or host a holiday or other type of party with gifts going to C.A.R.E.4Paws. Students can also gain community service hours for their work.If you have a project in mind, please email, wendy@care4paws.org. Visit: https://care4paws.org/volunteer/

Want to volunteer for CLAW? CLAW is a public benefit non-profit 501(c)(3) environmental organization that works to protect and restore the environments of wildlife of Los Angeles and California from dwindling open spaces. Their mission is to promote, educate and protect the fundamental importance of wildlife, wildlife habitats, and wildlife corridors in Los Angeles and beyond.

Your generosity will literally change lives. Help them keep families together, help them find loving homes for homeless pets, and help them care for animals in need. When you donate, your support provides extra care for animals in their shelters, helps keep pets and families together, and prevents suffering for animals big and small. Unfortunately, due to some fraudulent activities beyond their control, they are unable to process online donations. Please contribute in-person using a check at any of their six locations, or via US mail by sending to: LA Animal Services ATTN: Ani Donation 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 600 Mail Stop #105 Los Angeles, CA 90012. All donations are tax-deductible under IRS Code 170(c)(1) because LA Animal Services is a Department of a municipal government.

Why do they take animals to visit? They want to share our animals with other people - especially those who are more vulnerable, lonely, or in pain. Working with the people they visit is rewarding and fun. It is wonderful to see the affection between the patients and the dogs. In the case of some of the children they visit, the Love On 4 Paws program is their first opportunity to touch or play with an animal. Being a Love On 4 Paws volunteer is not always easy. You'll have to deal with hospital requirements (TB tests, written exams), frequent dog baths, yearly dog health exams, LA traffic, etc. But, the joy and happiness you and your wonderful animal can bring to people who are bedridden, in wheelchairs, or isolated from normal companionship is unbelievable!!! Love On 4 Paws volunteers need to be 18 or more years old, and must be able to pass a basic background check.