Volunteer at AHEAD With Horses
Volunteers play a very important role at AWH, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. AWH has more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help them out, they’ve got you covered! Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age! Some important tasks they need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons, Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening General ranch work, and Assisting with office work. Visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Volunteer at AHEAD With Horses
Volunteers play a very important role at AWH, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. AWH has more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help them out, they’ve got you covered! Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age! Some important tasks they need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons, Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening General ranch work, and Assisting with office work. Visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Volunteer at AHEAD With Horses
Volunteers play a very important role at AWH, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. AWH has more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help them out, they’ve got you covered! Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age! Some important tasks they need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons, Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening General ranch work, and Assisting with office work. Visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Volunteer at AHEAD With Horses
Volunteers play a very important role at AWH, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. AWH has more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help them out, they’ve got you covered! Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age! Some important tasks they need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons, Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening General ranch work, and Assisting with office work. Visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Volunteer at AHEAD With Horses
Volunteers play a very important role at AWH, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. AWH has more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help them out, they’ve got you covered! Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age! Some important tasks they need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons, Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening General ranch work, and Assisting with office work. Visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Volunteer at AHEAD With Horses
Volunteers play a very important role at AWH, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. AWH has more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. Whether you’re a horse lover, passionate about helping children, or simply want to help them out, they’ve got you covered! Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age! Some important tasks they need your help with include: Side walking/spotting during lessons, Leading horses during lessons, Grooming horses, Cleaning stalls, Landscaping/gardening General ranch work, and Assisting with office work. Visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Band Birds with Audubon California/ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Dedicated birders who would like banding experience are invited to apply to become volunteer banders for a MAPS (Mapping Avian Productivity and Survivorship) station at the Starr Ranch Bird Observatory. MAPS is a growing network of hundreds of songbird banding stations in North America run by the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP). Long term banding data from MAPS stations help track changes in populations and migration patterns. In 2005, Audubon California/Starr Ranch Sanctuary became part of an international monitoring network that tracks birds in their wintering grounds, MoSI (Monitoreo de Sobrevivencia Invernal) with stations from Mexico to Columbia (and Starr Ranch!). Visit: https://starrranch.org/volunteer/
Monitor Songbirds with Audubon California/ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Besides bird banding, 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 they 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 ([email protected]) at 949-858-0309. Visit: https://starrranch.org/volunteer/
Monitor Wildlife with Audubon California/ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
In spring 2004 Audubon California/ Starr Ranch Sanctuary trained volunteers to assist their biologists with a long-term study that examined the effects of artichoke thistle control and coastal sage scrub restoration on small mammals (and songbirds). The goal of this project was to produce estimates of small mammal species composition, richness, diversity, and abundance in their paired restoration and pristine coastal sage scrub monitoring sites as well as over a chronosequence of sites of increasing restoration age. Data collected through 2010 indicated a negative effect of artichoke thistle and a positive effect of restoration, so this small mammal study is currently inactive. Monitoring responses to actions or lack of actions remains the key strategy for resource management in a changing climate. 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 ([email protected]) at 949-858-0309. Visit: https://starrranch.org/volunteer/
Assess Streams for Science with Audubon California/ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
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 ([email protected]) at 949-858-0309. Visit: https://starrranch.org/volunteer/
Remove Invasive Plants with Audubon California/ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Starr Ranch “Weed Warriors” help them remove invasive plant species. Invasive species can alter habitats and can have negative effects on wildlife. All of their weed control is non-chemical, and done with hand tools. Currently volunteers help them with periwinkle, English ivy, and Smilo grass removal. If you would like to become a “weed warrior” at Starr Ranch, please contact Sandy DeSimone ([email protected]) at 949-858-0309.Visit: https://starrranch.org/volunteer/
Help Clean Dog Shelters at Beagles and Buddies
This volunteer opportunity is to keep the dog houses clean at the Beagles and Buddies facility. Cleaning doggie houses, washing and replacing beds. This is a job for those not afraid of hot water, bleach & pine sol. They keep the doggies and their living spaces clean and that's a demanding chore. They could really use help in this area! Interested folks can email Connie at [email protected] for more info.
Socialize with Dogs at Beagles and Buddies
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. Interested folks can email Connie at [email protected] for more info.
Foster a Special Friends at Beagles and Buddies
Looking for foster homes, but especially now with the issue of the COVID-19 virus. Several families have already been generous in opening their homes to their dogs. We are specifically looking for temporary homes for our seniors, shy dogs, and dogs with disabilities. Visit: http://www.beaglesandbuddies.com/index.php3?topic=volunteer
Join Beagles and Buddies Special Friends Program
Some of B&B's dogs are looking for Special Friends – friends who will help them get adopted! They are looking for volunteers who are willing to work one-on-one with a dog who could use a little "coaching" to help him/her get adopted. If you are interested, you must have come to Beagles and Buddies as a regular volunteer at least 3 times before you can join the Special Friends program. Beagles and Buddies is a no-kill shelter. That means that sometimes a dog can be at B&B for years before the right person comes along to adopt it. The Special Friends program is all about helping these dogs find that special person a little sooner. Visit: http://www.beaglesandbuddies.com/index.php3?topic=special_friends
Spend a Day with Rescue Dogs and Us at The Brittany Foundation!
Join us for a day of walking, bathing, and working alongside the dogs of The Brittany Foundation! Volunteering is a great way to offer direct help to the dogs at the rescue and you’ll get to see first-hand the difference you're making! They need your help with dog walking, socializing dogs, playing with the dogs, grooming, and landscaping. Whatever you know how to do, there’s a place for you! The event will take place outside, so please remember to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome, but all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. VIsit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Get Your Pet Portrait Taken with Big Sunday
Bring your pet by Big Sunday headquarters to have their portrait taken (for FREE!) by a professional photographer. The portrait can include people (e.g., you) or just be your pet. For every portrait we take, Big Sunday will donate 5 cans of dog food or cat food (your choice!) to our Wild & Woolly Pet Food Collection! (The goal in April is 2024 cans of each. You do the math!) Please Note: This is a limited capacity event. Please sign up for the event if you would like to attend. All ages welcome! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Come to Big Sunday’s Kitty-Palooza!
Join Big Sunday and Kitty Bungalow for a Volunteer/Adoption/Kitty-Palooza! We'll be building kitty supply kits, kitty-sized fleece blankets, helping Kitty Bungalow staff with cleaning and care maintainance and facilitating their weekly adoption event. Bring your best cat-themed outfit and get ready to party! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Volunteer with C.A.R.E.4Paws
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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. Visit: https://care4paws.org/volunteer/
Join the Volunteer Team at Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife (CLAW)
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.If you want to volunteer in fundraising, advocacy or enroll children in their CLAW Kids program click here to sign up: https://www.clawonline.org/volunteer
Featured Projects
Spend a Day with Rescue Dogs and Us at The Brittany Foundation!
Big Sunday,
[email protected],
(323) 549-9944
Join us for a day of walking, bathing, and working alongside the dogs of The Brittany Foundation! Volunteering is a great way to offer direct help to the dogs at the rescue and you’ll get to see first-hand the difference you're making! They need your help with dog walking, socializing dogs, playing with the dogs, grooming, and landscaping. Whatever you know how to do, there’s a place for you! The event will take place outside, so please remember to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome, but all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. VIsit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Get Your Pet Portrait Taken with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
[email protected],
(323) 549-9944
Bring your pet by Big Sunday headquarters to have their portrait taken (for FREE!) by a professional photographer. The portrait can include people (e.g., you) or just be your pet. For every portrait we take, Big Sunday will donate 5 cans of dog food or cat food (your choice!) to our Wild & Woolly Pet Food Collection! (The goal in April is 2024 cans of each. You do the math!) Please Note: This is a limited capacity event. Please sign up for the event if you would like to attend. All ages welcome! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Come to Big Sunday’s Kitty-Palooza!
Big Sunday,
[email protected],
(323) 549-9944
Join Big Sunday and Kitty Bungalow for a Volunteer/Adoption/Kitty-Palooza! We'll be building kitty supply kits, kitty-sized fleece blankets, helping Kitty Bungalow staff with cleaning and care maintainance and facilitating their weekly adoption event. Bring your best cat-themed outfit and get ready to party! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/