Socialize, train and enrich the lives of the cats in our care throughout the day. This may include playing or relaxing with them, cleaning and feeding. Volunteers must attend a cat care and handling training. If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Help spcaLA by raising much-needed funds and/or goods.
spcaLA Volunteers will help teach shelter dogs basic obedience, provide enrichment activities and correct common behavior problems. There are several levels of training required depending on your involvement and interests. If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Represent spcaLA at a variety of events (community fairs, expos, fundraisers, sports events, vaccine clinics, etc.), give shelter tours, and more! If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Help our shelter pets shine on our adoption page. Prerequisites: Must be at least Dog Level 1 and/or Cat Care & Handling. Photography training class. If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Cut treats, prepare lesson plans, assist with workshops, give tours, teach lessons about compassion, data entry, etc. Prerequisites: Level 2 Class, with various specialized training from our Violence Prevention & Humane Education staff.
Teach children the importance of fruits, vegetables, and sustainable agriculture through curated games, crafts and scavenger hunts. Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and on-site manager. Primarily works outdoors under a canopy with some exposure to weather. Minimum commitment of one shift per month for 3 months.
Attend local community/university events to promote Sprouts of Promise, its markets, programs and mission. Speak publicly, post flyers, recruit volunteers, network with similar food-focused organizations. This internship culminates with the planning and execution of one unique in-market event. Work in a variety of locations both indoors and outdoors around the local community, with occasional exposure…
Under indirect supervision, help research and develop content for the Sprouts of Promise website and social media platforms. Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and on-site manager. Interview vendors and customers for specific content, create content, take photos, and support social media outreach. Bonus: Knowledge of Squarespace website editing. At home and in market. Commitment of 1.5…
Under indirect supervision, take pictures in support of Sprouts of Promise’s programs, events, displays, website and marketing/social media efforts. Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and on-site manager. Experience in digital photography Experience or interest in farmers’ markets, local food systems and/or healthy eating. Primarily works outdoors at covered information booth with some exposure to weather. Prefer…