Beyond working with the animals, we have many different opportunities from days of service to being an advocate and a social media ambassador. Reach out to our volunteer coordinator to discover how your time and talent can best help the shelter.
Providing enrichment and socialization for the cats here at the shelter by al lowing the cat to explore the world outside of their kennel. This experience provides exercise and stimulation for the cats and helps with their overall health and wellness. If you are between 13-15 you must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian who…
Assist in the morning or evening clean-up efforts by washing dishes and putting them away. Washing dirty laundry and folding and putting away clean laundry. This also may include organizing the laundry area.
From the novice to the most seasoned actor, all are welcome to audition. You may find the audition page helpful for upcoming audition information, including learning how to prepare and what to expect from an audition.
In this summer program, students ages 13 to 17 help in the wildlife clinic by caring for baby ducklings and assisting the clinic staff with food preparation, light cleaning and special projects. (age: 13-17; commitment: 3-hour shift, one assigned day weekly, summer only) NOTE: This volunteer opportunity fills up fast so contact us early!
When thinking about becoming a volunteer here, we ask for a commitment of at least 6 months, with a minimum of 5 hours per month. Those that are under the age of 16 are asked that they sign up to volunteer with a parent/guardian that has also attended our orientation. If you are passionate about…
We will need volunteers to help at adoption events where we meet and greet dogs with potential adopters. Adults and kids ages 13-17 are needed. Groups, families, and individuals are all welcome. No training necessary, waiver required. Adoption events are held on weekends.
Tasks range from being a “lavender ambassador” at the information booth to a “worker bee” helping to set up and break down before and after the event. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older before festival day on July 10. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an adult chaperone on site…
Young Volunteers ages 8-17 and Adult Volunteers 18+ can volunteer with us at our in-person and online programs. We offer a range of social and recreational programs to our participants, and volunteers are paired up with participants similar in age to build friendships and connect with them at the program. In 2022, we’ve offered programs…
Since the beginning of the pandemic HODG has marshaled 100s of local residents to make thousands of lunches every Sunday. From 13 collection hubs around the greater Los Angeles area, the group provides food to over 40 organizations across the city.