Projects tagged with "Volunteers"

By opening your home to an animal in need, NKLA -Best Friends able to rescue another at-risk animal from the shelter. They're center has a set capacity for kennels, so fostering is crucial in their life saving efforts. Additionally, your observations of the dog's behavior out of the kennel can offer valuable insights for potential adopters. Their team will match you with a dog that most suits your abilities and home environment. They’ll also take into consideration if you have other pets at home and if you have the capacity to keep them separate. When you become a foster, you offer the space and time to care for the pet, and they provide all the supplies you will need, including food and medical assistance for the animal during their stay with you. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in our foster program. If you are under 18, you are welcome to foster alongside a parent or guardian. Please have them complete our foster on-boarding process below. Community Service: Fostering for community service hours is permitted on a case by case basis. Please contact [email protected] before taking in a foster pet if hours are needed.

OC Animal Care's volunteer program continues to grow and is a necessary part of everyday life at OC Animal Care. Serving as a volunteer is extremely rewarding, educational, and fun. OC Animal Care volunteers are committed, caring individuals who positively impact the lives of our animals. The valuable support and service they provide are truly appreciated by the animals, staff, and visitors. If you are searching for a rewarding experience and love working with and for animals, they invite you to join the OC Animal Care volunteer team. Volunteer opportunities are available seven days a week.

Community Service Projects are a great way for those under the age of 18 to earn service hours and help the pets at our shelter! Seeee what community service projects you can complete to provide enrichment for OC Animal Care's shelter animals!

Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Pasadena Humane! They are open for walk-in adoptions 7 days a week, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more Q&A's, please visit their website, linked on this page.

Share your love for animals by becoming a Pasadena Humane volunteer. Their amazing volunteers support all areas of the organization. Here are some ways adults and teens 15 and older can volunteer to help the animals: Working with Animals, community programs, foster care, On-Site Support, Administrative Help, Corporate Volunteers.

Do you have a child that wants to help animals? Pasadena Humane offers a select number of volunteer opportunities for kids between the ages of 6 and 14. All volunteers under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a volunteer at all times.Volunteer opportunies include: Shelter Greeter, Ambassador, Boredom Busters.

Paws 4 Healing was founded in September 2003 by a group of experienced Animal-Assisted Therapy teams. Since that time their membership has grown and they now have eight chapters located in southern California. Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is directed and/or delivered by a health/human service professional with specialized expertise, and within the scope of practice of his/her profession. AAT is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning. AAT is provided in a variety of settings and may be group or individual in nature. All AAT interventions are documented and evaluated for their effectiveness.

Volunteers visit their office to pick up pet food and deliver it to home bound clients in their neighborhood. You must have a healthy back and be capable of lifting as much as 40 lbs. In addition, you must have a valid California driver's license and current automobile insurance. Great for families!

Come on down to the PAWS/LA Pet Food Bank in Downtown Los Angeles and help distribute pet food and supplies to clients.

PAWS/LA needs help with filing, data input; envelope stuffing and various other office related tasks. Office volunteer hours are from 10:00am to 1:00pm and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Volunteers can sign up for a regular weekly shift or come in on an “as available” basis.

For creative types with photography, graphic design or writing skills, creating social media posts or articles for their blog is a great way to volunteer remotely. For those with video production experience, they sometimes need camera people, P.A.s and/or editors to help in the field.

Assist PAWS/LA by volunteering at special fund raising events. This type of volunteer work includes, but is not limited to, cashiering, bartending, security, ticket taking, food service or supervising a volunteer station.

Represent PAWS/LA at various outreach events throughout Los Angeles County, such as health fairs, street festivals and pet adoption events.

Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver pets to veterinary appointments. You must have a valid California driver’s license and current liability insurance. This volunteer opportunity will usually require a round trip.

Occasionally a client will become too ill to walk his/her dog and will need help. Dog-walking assignments are given to volunteers who live in the immediate vicinity of the client. If no volunteer is available, we will find a volunteer as close as possible. This assignment is on an "as needed" basis.

PAWS/LA will occasionally receive donations of pet food and other related items that need to be picked up and brought to their warehouse. Let them know if you have a van, truck or SUV.

Believe it or not, one extremely important volunteer opportunity exists for people with connections. Do you know a vet or a groomer or kennel that would provide PAWS/LA with free or low cost services? How about connections to pet food sources, flea products, toys, treats or collars and leashes? Perhaps you know people who might be interested in making financial donations to their organization. They can always use new sources for funding.

Project Minnie is run 100% by volunteers, so they are crucial to their organization. PROJECT MINNIE is always in need of caring people who can pack food, make sandwiches, help distribute supplies and photograph the animals on the boardwalk. They also need folks who will generously donate their time and expertise for specialized tasks including legal advice, grant writing, newsletter writing, graphic design and public relations. To learn more about volunteering opportunities, please email [email protected].

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship LOVES their Volunteers! Volunteers are vital to theit program and without them they don’t ride! No previous experience with horses or disabilities is necessary – you will be taught everything you need to know.Volunteer Responsibilities: They need volunteers to walk beside riders with disabilities, groom, tack, or lead horses. They also need volunteers to help keep their barn clean, feed the horses, and help at their annual events such as the CALNET Horse Show and fundraisers. Their used tack and clothes outlet in Newbury Park also needs volunteer staffing. Wherever your talents lie, there’s a place for you to help at Ride On!

Volunteering on land is more than just lending a hand; it’s about joining a worldwide movement that makes waves in your own community. Sea Shepherd’s local chapters are at the forefront of their mission, engaging the public, driving impactful events, and taking hands-on action to fight pollution and safeguard marine life. Opportunities include beach cleanups, community events, outreach and education, and fundraising support. Connect with your local chapter and apply!