When we take on a new dog, it is our goal to immediately place him/her in a loving foster home. Foster homes are an essential part to helping the dogs by providing a stimulating and nurturing environment prior to adoption. This is the ideal situation for a rescue dog’s transition to a permanent home as…

If you enjoy hanging out with fellow dog-lovers, join us on Saturday at our adoption events (volunteers under 16 year of age must be accompanied by an adult). We always need help setting up and breaking down our crates, tents, etc. Walk and play with the dogs (Yes, you have to clean up poop).

Good with numbers, answering phones, filing, or are you computer savvy? Put your skills to good use by helping out in our administrative offices in Pasadena and Thousand Oaks! Volunteer hours are available in our Finance, Development, and Human Resources departments. Administrative Volunteer duties may include filing and organizing documents, assisting with copying and mailing…

If you are unable to commit to a regularly scheduled shift with Venice Family Clinic, volunteering for our one-time events or projects might be ideal for you. Events include our Children’s Holiday Movie (volunteers needed in November and early December), Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction (volunteers needed in May), and various community events…

Office volunteering involves coming to our office to help with various office related tasks. We can use volunteers on an occasional or longer-term basis. Volunteers should at least be familiar with Microsoft Word and basic computer operations. Currently, we could use volunteers to assist with the following: Preparation of mailings and thank-you letters, Filing, copying…

Food sorting involves coming to our warehouse to organize and box food that we have received during food drives. All ages can participate. (Great family-friendly service opportunity) E-mail Allison Griffith and she will let you know about upcoming food sorting events which usually take place during afternoons, weekends and evenings.

Special projects can be organized on our campus. Good with a hammer, a saw, a brush, and/or a shovel? Villa is always looking for volunteers to help beautify our campus and residential homes. If your company, organization or other group is looking for a job to do as a team, then come on down and…

Help deliver meals between 10:30am and 12:30pm any Monday thru Friday. Our volunteer drivers use their own cars. We require proof of insurance and drivers license. High school and college students who already are licensed drivers are especially appreciated as reinforcements to our regular corps of volunteers.