Gallery Volunteers serve as stewards of LA Plaza’s mission within exhibitions and create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all backgrounds. Gallery Volunteers provide in-gallery support by conversing with visitors about museum content and related history; answering visitor questions about permanent and temporary exhibitions; helping visitors navigate the museum; monitoring galleries for safety; administering surveys;…
Family Days at LA Plaza include multi-generational hands-on workshops that offer an engaging pathway to cultural self-discovery and the appreciation of personal, familial, and community heritage. Volunteers in this area work closely with staff to facilitate art, garden, and culinary art workshops for children and families.
There are many opportunities for out of state volunteers, such as handing out brochures, organizing outreach events, setting up information tables, participating in protests, holding vigils and coordinating letter writing campaigns. Many projects can be done from the comfort of your own home or office. LCA will help with materials and instructions. Please let us…
Becoming a docent requires significant time commitment and training. Training takes place on an as-need basis, and we accept only a few applicants for each class. No prior knowledge is required and there is no cost to participate. Training typically takes place over six Saturdays, and includes both in-class and “on the street” training. Chosen…
We rely heavily on high-quality photos and videos that convey the beauty and value of historic places. We work with a small roster of professional and amateur photographers who donate their time and use of their images. Specific needs encompass architectural and event photography, as well as video production and editing.
Fostering means you get to help a cat or kitten in need, all in the comforts of your own home. You don’t have to have fostering experience, or even cat-care experience. We give you training, guidance and moral support! The length of time is up to you. Whether you can care for bottle babies, kittens,…
Become an Adoption Counselor to find FURever homes for our kitties. Spread the word about the Sanctuary to new volunteers. Prepare cats and supplies for adoption events, and help with cat transportation to events and appointments.
As a foster parent you provide a temporary home for an APR pup until they are adopted. This could be as short as a few weeks, a few months or longer. During that time a foster will do all the things a dog owner would do such as taking them to vet appointments, working on…
Volunteers assist with dog transportation, adoption events, special events, community outreach/education. Whether you can give 3 hours a day or 3 hours a month, we’re always ready to welcome a new team member to the crew.
Volunteer opportunities are also available for groups based on availability. Volunteer together with your family, school, business, or corporate group!