Volunteer at Animal Care Organizations

There are volunteer opportunities at local Animal Care Organizations. Below are just a few opportunities, but if you are aware of others, do not feel limited by the list below. To learn about volunteer opportunities in other areas of interest visit the Volunteer Resource Guide.

 

Canine Companions for Independence

ADDRESS 2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
WEBSITE cci.org/location/northwest
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Michael King
PHONE 707-577-1839
EMAIL  
DESCRIPTION Volunteer puppy raisers provide Canine Companions puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.
COVID NOTE: Only volunteer need is transporting puppies to airports, everything else is on hold

 

Equi-Ed, Therapeutic Equestrian Program

ADDRESS 1535 Farmers Lane #217, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
WEBSITE equi-ed.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Maxine Freitas
PHONE 707-953-6223
EMAIL equiedinc@aol.com
DESCRIPTION Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals from the community, college interns and students to help with a variety of activities including fundraising, horse care/preparation, office work and to assist with lessons on an as needed basis.
NOTE: Please contact Maxine Freitas

 

Forget Me Not Farm

ADDRESS 5345 Highway 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
WEBSITE forgetmenotfarm.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Beth Karzes
PHONE 707-577-1913
EMAIL beth@forgetmenotfarm.org
DESCRIPTION INCLUDES LARGE ANIMALS. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization and Forget Me Not Children’s Services is no exception. Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of our programs and we offer many volunteer opportunities for those who want to “give back” to the community.

 

Forgotten Felines 

ADDRESS 1814 Empire Industrial Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
WEBSITE forgottenfelines.com
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Sandra Nicander
PHONE 707-576-7999
EMAIL sandra@forgottenfelines.com
DESCRIPTION At Forgotten Felines, volunteers are an integral part of our organization. In fact, without them, we could not provide the cats and the community with the level of service and care that people have come to expect from us. There are many ways to participate in our organization and we're sure that we can find one to fit your purr-sonality and schedule.

 

Giant Steps, Therapeutic Equestrian Center 

ADDRESS 7600 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, CA 94954
WEBSITE giantstepsriding.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Meghan Farley
PHONE (707) 781-9455
EMAIL meghan@giantstepsriding.org
DESCRIPTION Volunteers at Giant Steps do more than give of their time and energy. They change lives and help special individuals achieve dreams never before dreamed possible. They make lifelong friends and join a larger community of fun-loving, energetic, individual’s intent on making a difference. Volunteers assist riders during their weekly lessons, groom horses, help maintain the facility, assist with administrative tasks, and much, much more. If you’re interested in contributing your talents to a great cause, we welcome you to join us!
COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers at this time. Students can fill out the volunteer application to be added to the waitlist.

 

Humane Society Of Sonoma County

ADDRESS 5345 Highway 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
WEBSITE humanesocietysoco.org/volunteer
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Katie McHugh
PHONE (707) 542-0822 ext. 201
EMAIL kmchugh@humanesocietysoco.org
DESCRIPTION COVID NOTE: Currently looking for students to volunteer at the Spay and Neuter Clinic. Some medical background required, comfortable handling animals in a surgery setting, with understanding of anatomy/physiology. For more information and to sign up for a shift, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040545a8ae22a2f85-cvcneeds1 

 

Lily’s Legacy

ADDRESS PO Box 751002, Petaluma, CA 94975
WEBSITE lilyslegacy.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Alice Mayn
PHONE (707) 787-7010
EMAIL lilyslegacysds@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION Our Volunteers, “Lily’s Angels,” are a vital component of the ongoing operation of Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary. There are many opportunities for volunteers both on and off site. Now that we have moved to our new location in Petaluma we need more volunteers. If you have an interest in volunteering for our Sanctuary, please let us know your areas of interest. We need immediate help in daily dog care, administration, grant writing, fundraising and property maintenance.
COVID NOTE: Not taking volunteers until further notice.

 

The Marin Humane Society

ADDRESS 171 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard, Novato, CA 94949
WEBSITE marinhumanesociety.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Anne Oliver
PHONE 415-883-4621 ext. 267
EMAIL  
DESCRIPTION More than 700 animal lovers and advocates give quality love and care to all of the critters here. If you like walking dogs, socializing kitties, pitching in at events, finding fur-ever homes, or keeping kennels tidy, then we have animals that would love to meet you! Become part of our devoted family and feel good about giving animals the life we all know they deserve. 
COVID NOTE: Not taking volunteers until after the pandemic.

 

The Marine Mammal Center

ADDRESS 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA 94965-2619
WEBSITE marinemammalcenter.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Jennifer Weller & Tamyra Thomas
PHONE (415) 289-7325
EMAIL vounteer@tmmc.org
DESCRIPTION Volunteers help us rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured marine mammals, educate the public about ocean conservation and so much more!
COVID NOTE: Not taking volunteers until fall 2021.

 

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue

ADDRESS 403 Mecham Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
WEBSITE scwildliferescue.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Kelsie 
PHONE (707) 992-0274
EMAIL support@scwildliferescue.org
DESCRIPTION Wildlife paramedics, education program, foster care, wildlife exclusion service and more.
COVID NOTE: Limited volunteer opportunities. Taking volunteers for spring 2021 in an online format. No drop-ins.

 

VCA Animal Wellness Center of Marin

ADDRESS 506 4th Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901
WEBSITE vcahospitals.com/animal-wellness-marin
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Cassandra
PHONE 415-456-4471
EMAIL  
DESCRIPTION Will socialize dogs according to techniques taught under supervision. To bathe or walk animals as instructed. Will communicate with interested or prospective animal owners.