Projects tagged with "families"

Join the Core Volunteer team at the L.A. Zoo and help enhance the visitor experience while supporting wildlife conservation. Starting opportunities include working at the information station, events, and habitat interpretation. Volunteers must be 14 to apply.

Do you love animals an enjoy meaningful engagement with people? Want to make a positive impact on wildlife and habitats? Consider becoming a docent at the L.A. Zoo! Docents are volunteer educators and zoo guides at the L.A. Zoo. They engage with visitors, sharing insights about the Zoo and the natural world, and serve as advocates for conservation efforts. Through training, docents gain a deep understanding of the flora and fauna at the Zoo, and learn skills to effectively connect with guests, including tours, interpreting at habitats, and facilitating educational activities.

Want to help care for the animals at the LA Zoo? Keeper/Animal Care Volunteers will need to submit a completed City Volunteer Application, resume, and proof of at least 100 hours working with exotic animals, wild animals, or large livestock at a facility other than the L.A. Zoo. The latter can be in the form of a time sheet or a letter from your supervisor. Vet tech or pet store experience does not apply. If accepted into the program, you are required to submit a current TB test (within three months) and commit to a minimum of two eight-hour days per month.

DaphneyLand Basset Hound Rescue relies on the dedication of hands-on volunteers to maintain their unique five-acre "Basset Rescue Ranch" in Acton. Volunteers play a vital role in the daily care of 75–100 Basset Hounds and mixes, performing essential tasks such as cleaning kennels, picking up in the yard, and washing food and water bowls. Beyond the physical labor, they invite volunteers to provide the one-on-one contact these hounds crave—whether it's giving a much-needed bath, brushing a long-eared friend, or simply calling a dog's name and offering a kind gesture. By spending just a few hours a week at the ranch, volunteers help provide the socialization and "pack environment" rehabilitation that prepares these special-needs and senior hounds for their future forever homes. This role is perfect for those who want to experience a unique, no-kill facility focused on hounds that require extra care and behavior modification. Minors must be with an adult

DaphneyLand Basset Hound Rescue is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising coordination and awareness campaigns. This is a critical administrative role that supports the long-term sustainability of the rescue ranch and its specialized behavior programs.

Hanaeleh Horse Rescue opens their ranch to the public for large-scale maintenance and improvement projects designed to keep the facility safe and beautiful for the resident horses. These events are perfect for individuals or families who want to give back without a weekly commitment. Volunteers assist with various ranch chores, which may include painting, mending fences, or clearing brush. While they welcome volunteers of all ages, they suggest that children under 10 participate in private tours instead, as most work projects are better suited for older children and adults.

Helping Rhinos offers a unique way for the community to connect with individual animals through their Rhino Adoption program. Supporters can choose to "adopt" a specific rhino orphan, such as those being raised at the Zululand Rhino Orphanage, providing the funds needed for specialized milk, veterinary care, and 24-hour security. They provide adopters with a digital adoption pack, including a certificate and regular photos and videos of their rhino's progress, allowing families and classrooms to follow the journey of a young rhino as it prepares for an eventual return to the wild. They manage a symbolic adoption program that directly funds the rehabilitation of orphaned calves whose mothers were lost to poaching. It is a meaningful way to contribute to the survival of the species while learning about the individual personalities of the rhinos in their care.

Looking for a way to make a real impact in your community? Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project is dedicated to supporting pets and their people by providing free pet food, supplies, and essential services to those in need. As a volunteer, you’ll play a hands-on role in packing and distributing supplies, assisting at community events, and bringing relief to pet families in the Los Angeles area. Click here to sign up: https://www.foundanimals.org/volunteer/

Big Sunday invites volunteers of all abilities to join our weekly Accessible Wednesday morning program, AW@10, to support local animal rescue efforts. During this session, participants will work together to assemble "Kitty Kits" for feline residents in need at local nonprofit organizations. These activities are specifically designed to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring that everyone—including volunteers with developmental challenges—can participate in the joy of giving back. It is a wonderful opportunity to build community while providing essential supplies to help rescued cats thrive. Metered street parking is available, and a public parking garage is directly across from our building. Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to work as part of a helpful and diverse community. All ages are welcome; volunteers under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.

TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. This week, participants will work together to assemble handmade dog toys for animals residing in local shelters. This event offers a social, lighthearted environment where people can meet new neighbors, enjoy some laughs, and create tangible items that improve the quality of life for rescued dogs. It is a perfect way to support animal welfare while being part of a helpful, diverse community. Metered street parking is available, and a public parking garage is directly across from our building. Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to work as part of a helpful and diverse community. All ages are welcome; volunteers under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. No fee is required to participate, but slots are limited.

TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. This week, volunteers will gather to put together "Dog Care Kits" filled with supplies that support local animal-related nonprofits. This event offers a social, lighthearted environment where people can meet new neighbors, enjoy some laughs, and create tangible items that improve the quality of life for rescued dogs. It is a perfect way to support animal welfare while being part of a helpful, diverse community. Metered street parking is available, and a public parking garage is directly across from our building. Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to work as part of a helpful and diverse community. All ages are welcome; volunteers under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. No fee is required to participate, but slots are limited.

TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. This week, volunteers are invited to assemble "Cat Care Kits," which are distributed to nonprofits specializing in cat rescue, fostering, and adoption. This event offers a social, lighthearted environment where people can meet new neighbors, enjoy some laughs, and create tangible items that improve the quality of life for rescued cats. It is a perfect way to support animal welfare while being part of a helpful, diverse community. Metered street parking is available, and a public parking garage is directly across from our building. Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to work as part of a helpful and diverse community. All ages are welcome; volunteers under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. No fee is required to participate, but slots are limited.

California Doodle Rescue is always looking for special, loving foster homes and families that will provide not only the basics but also the extra care and attention that are sometimes necessary. This ensures that the doodles in their program become better companions and ultimately find their way to new forever homes. Fostering requires a tremendous amount of time, commitment, patience, flexibility and tolerance. Fostering is not always easy. Skills and knowledge that will help you include crate training, housebreaking, having previously owned a difficult dog or one with issues, and having family members on board. Some of our dogs come to us with no history, from a puppy mill, or from owners who, for various reasons, can no longer care for them. They hope that while a dog is in your care, you treat them as part of your family and work on whatever skills and behaviors that need addressing. They do not expect miracles. They hope for progress that will make a dog more adoptable. Thank you for wanting to help a doodle become the best it can be. California Doodle Rescue prides itself on making wonderful dog-family matches. This is because finding the perfect home is their top priority. As part of the team, you will observe and evaluate what the dog needs for its perfect home. They look forward to welcoming you into our rescue family. As part of their vetting process for fostering, they may contact your vet, so you should have records of current or previous dog ownership in your name. While a yard is not required to foster, most doodles are active enough that a fully fenced and secure yard is needed to accommodate the dog while in your care. Dogs must be supervised while outside. They do not advocate pee pad training for our fosters in most situations. Fostering may include trips to a vet and groomer. The rescue pays for or reimburses APPROVED vet care and APPROVED grooming. They have crates, collars, and leashes they can share if needed. They appreciate a foster who is also willing to pick up or transport a doodle. This is helpful for getting and placing their dogs.

California Doodle Rescue relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to rescue and provide doodles with forever homes. Since their founding in 2022, they have rescued more than 2,800 doodles and secured permanent and loving homes for them. ​ Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. They are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 88-0967716). Donations help to fund expenses necessary to rescue, foster and adopt doodles such as covering life-saving veterinary costs, dog food, supplies, doodle transportation from shelters to foster homes, and much more. Your donation will directly impact their mission of providing life-saving care to doodles.