Pick up calls from the public and assist pet guardians in finding affordable ways to spay and neuter their pets. Educate callers on responsible pet care when needed. Alert PAF to situations in the community where animals are at risk. This is at the very heart of what we do. Hotline Volunteers work from home,…
Teen Volunteers help out with family programs like Creation Station, summer camps, and Mud Mania.
The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) is a professional association of local businesses dedicated to making a difference in the community through the development and promotion of employee volunteerism and community involvement, in close partnership with local nonprofit agencies. The CVC provides volunteer leadership by responding to the changing needs of the local community, as well…
We build new mentoring relationships all year-long, which means you can sign up to be a mentor anytime! No-obligation information meetings are held the first week of every month. Mentoring can be a rewarding experience and provides many opportunities to have an impact on another person’s life. Mentors build a one-on-one relationship with their mentee…
If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments or your lender has started foreclosure proceedings, NHS offers free counseling with HUD-certified counselors who can help you understand your options. Classes available in English and Spanish.
Help in the office preparing mailings, doing computer work, research, and with special events.
The Conservancy holds nature walks on the second Saturday of every month and two Saturdays a month at George F Canyon, and additional leaders are needed for these walks. Walk Program Leader training hikes take place about a week before each scheduled public walk to help train and orient docents to the site.
Become a member of this trail-blazing volunteer crew dedicated to improving the trail systems around the peninsula’s preserves. An introductory class is followed by hands-on field training taught by a nationally recognized trail expert. This free 50-hour program teaches such skills as trail assessment, outsloping and grading techniques, building retaining structures, switchbacks, and more. At…
Provide assistance on the Preserve educating users about the importance of Preserve rules and unique features. It is similar to a Neighborhood Watch program: volunteers provide assistance to the Rangers as additional eyes and ears on the Preserve and educate users about the Preserve’s rules and unique features. (Volunteers commit at least 4 hours per…
Help monitor the charismatic cactus wrens in our preserves. This will be an annual program to track the birds, their nests, and their success in rearing babies. Training typically takes place in February, with monitoring beginning in March and lasting through August. (minimum 4 hrs/month)