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.
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, 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…
Groom our shelter dogs and make them look their best! Prerequisite: Level 2 Class & Grooming 101.
Volunteer Structure: There are several levels of volunteers in our garden. a. Newbies: Volunteers new to the garden need to be trained in tool usage, garden rules, and work under close supervision of a Project Supervisor or Garden Master. b. Volunteers: Volunteers have finished training, signed off on the policies and can work independently on…
Under supervision, help set up, manage, and take down Information Booth at the farmers market. Be a market liaison, answer questions, provide various services, and promote Sprouts of Promise programs and events. Report to on-site Manager. Primarily works outdoors at covered information booth with some exposure to weather. Prefer a minimum commitment of 2 shifts…
The Foster Care Intervention team works with individual families who have open cases with the Department of Children and Family Services. We help families stay together by providing basic necessities and in many cases, the furniture they need. Our goal in partnering with DCFS is to help loving families avoid separation, provide support families who…