Volunteers are needed and welcomed at all six Los Angeles County’s Animal Shelters.
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If you have a few hours a week that you can give to help care for shelter animals, please call Ken Kramer at (562) 256 –1367. We will be happy to provide you with more information including the next Volunteer Orientation Date.
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Volunteer age requirement: Ages 16 years and older.
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All prospective volunteers must complete a 3-hour Volunteer Orientation & Animal Handling Safety class. These classes are held once a month at different locations throughout Los Angeles County.
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Los Angeles County Animal Shelters are located in Agoura, Baldwin Park, Carson, Castaic, Downey and Lancaster.
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Volunteer Job Categories
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Dog Companion:
Exercises shelter dogs, helps feed the animals and helps keep cages clean.
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Cat Companion:
Handles shelter cats, helps feed the animals and helps to keep cages clean.
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Shelter Host:
Greets visitors coming into County Animal Shelters and directs them to the proper area of the shelter to see animals waiting to be adopted into new homes or pets waiting for owners to come and take them home. They also conduct shelter tours.
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Pet Groomer:
Helps shelter pets become more adoptable by bathing and grooming them.
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Office Assistant:
Performs light office duties at the animal shelter. Helps to answer telephone calls.
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Foster Parent:
Cares for unweaned or special needs shelter animals in their home.
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Community Relations:
Transports animals to off-site adoption events and to other County animal shelters. They assist with department community events.
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Professional Services Volunteer:
Licensed Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT), fundraising specialist, etc.
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Adoption Specialist:
Assists people interested in adopting shelter pets to find the perfect pet for their home, lifestyle and family. This position requires 20 hours experience shadowing a current volunteer in assisting potential new pet owners.
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VOLUNTEERS MAKE A HUMANE DIFFERENCE!
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If you would like to become a Los Angeles County Animal Shelter Volunteer, please call (562) 256-1367 or E-mail to: kkramer@lacacc.org You can download the complete application form here.
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“we’re waiting for your call
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