Volunteer

A few hours from you. A whole new life for a pet.

Volunteers are the connective tissue of LA's rescue world. Pick a role, show up, and feel the difference by Sunday night.

"Best two hours of my week."

— Maya, dog-walk volunteer at LA Animal Services

Opportunities

Pick what fits your week.

Photography

Help pets stand out with a great photo. We provide a quick-start guide.

2–3 hrs · weekend

Transport

Drive pets between shelters, vets, and foster homes across LA.

Flexible · weekday

Dog walking & socializing

Get shelter dogs out for a walk and a sniff. Single biggest behavior boost.

1 hr · weekly

Adoption events

Greet families, hold leashes, hand out water at weekend events.

4 hrs · 1–2× month

Foster support

Deliver supplies, do welfare check-ins, be a friendly face for new fosters.

Flexible

Skills / admin

Lend your design, legal, accounting, or coding skills to the network.

Project-based

How volunteering works

Three steps. Zero friction.

  1. 1

    Pick a role

    Tell us how you'd like to help and where you're based in LA.

  2. 2

    Quick orientation

    A 20-minute online walkthrough — safety, kindness, basics.

  3. 3

    Show up

    Sign up for a shift in the network calendar and meet the team.

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