How can I volunteer with animals in Los Angeles?
Please download the Volunteer Application or Apply Online (Adult Volunteer Application, Minor Volunteer Application). If you do not have access to a printer, you can pick up a volunteer application at any one of our six animal services centers or ask for one at the time of orientation.
Where can I volunteer in Los Angeles?
Volunteer to Help the Homeless
- Midnight Mission.
- Los Angeles Rescue Mission.
- LAMP Community.
- Downtown Women’s Center.
- The Giving Spirit.
- San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission.
- School on Wheels.
- Big Brother Big Sisters of America.
How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter in California?
Age Requirement To volunteer on-site at OC Animal Care you must be at least 18 years old.
How do I volunteer for the homeless in LA?
Many Skid Row shelters, including the Downtown Women’s Center and Los Angeles Mission have new volunteer orientations every month. You can even sign up for “group serve” events where you’ll volunteer as a team with friends or coworkers. Or check out opportunities on Volunteer Match, which are located all over the city.
Where can I volunteer on Christmas Day in Los Angeles?
Volunteer at your convenience to help prevent food waste and bring food to the families who need it.
- Union Station Homeless Services.
- Food Forward.
- One Voice’s Holiday Food Program.
- Color A Smile.
- All Together LA.
- TreePeople.
How do I choose the right volunteer opportunity?
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- Know what you have to offer.
- Consider your true purpose.
- Be realistic about your availability.
- Decide where and how you want to make a difference.
- Reach out to alumni associations and faith-based networks.