Training Workshop: Cactus Wren Monitoring, Citizen Science Volunteer Program Quick Overview: Monitor this charismatic and rare species for this an annual program to locate cactus wren breeding territories and areas of habitat use. Training held Saturday March 7th, 2020 8am to 11:00 am Mission: The mission of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) is to "preserve land and restore habitat for the education and enjoyment of all." Impact: Cactus wrens are species of concern on the Peninsula and this population data is critical to the conservation of this species. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: • Conduct weekly surveys (weather permitting) March through August • Walk a selected section of trail in the preserve • Note and submit observations • Commit to six-month period for assigned preserve area Requirements: No experience required. All training provided. Minimum age 16 years. Must sign up at: www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com * Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

3/7/20 8:00 AM

**This opportunity is dependent on Kitten Season and only is needed from April-October, we will reach out when volunteers are needed to come in!** Join us as a Kitten Nursery volunteer at Adopt & Shop! We're looking for night owls who can help clean, feed and care for kittens on our 7pm-10pm or 10pm-12am shift! This program focuses on kittens between the ages of 4-8 weeks of age who are not yet old enough to be placed up for adoption. We need volunteers to help care for kittens in the nursery by cleaning kennels, socializing and feeding and medicating the kittens while we work to find them a temporary foster home where they will stay until they are old enough to be placed up for adoption. Michelson Found Animals is a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. Adopt & Shop is also a nonprofit pet store, offering a variety of pet products and services to help support our adoptions program! If you are interested in learning more about us and our rewarding volunteer opportunities, please visit our website (http://www.foundanimals.org/get-involved). Of course, we're happy to answer any questions you may have about our programs so please don't hesitate to ask at mfavolunteer@founanimals.org. We look forward to hearing back from you soon!

Culver City, CA

3/9/20 7:00 PM + more

Quick Overview: As an Adoption Counselor, you will be assisting the adoptions team with processing contracts and completing the adoption experience. Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, founded in February of 2000 by Eri Cronkhite, began with a dream and the determination to make it happen. Inspired by a goal to end the senseless suffering and destruction of homeless animals due to the overpopulation crisis, Eri developed an adoptions program for rescued strays and focused efforts on spay-neuter services. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Once the adoption team has approved an application and completed the adoption counseling, our new adopters need to be added to our online database and complete the application via Shelterluv. Clerks will work with new adopters to complete their Shelterluv profile, print contracts, photograph adopter with their new kitty, and send the adopter out the door with a smile. You will also be assisting with special projects, data entry and other tasks as needed. Requirements: You must be 18 years of age or older Demonstrate strong communication skills. Maintain engaging, polite and patient interactions with the public. Must be comfortable using a computer and navigating the simple online software. Being bilingual is a plus. Must be comfortable handling cats! Time Commitment of a minimum of 5 hours of service per month which can be completed in a one-day shift or split up into two 2.5 hour shifts. Must be available to work shifts during open hours which are: Thursday & Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 1pm-6pm.

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats is a community resource and rescue center that provides services to help quell the feral cat overpopulation in the Los Angeles area. We are an animal rescue dedicated to socializing feral cats and adopting them out to good homes as well as working with the community to find a humane solution to the cat overpopulation problem. We do TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) and offer free spay/neutering of cats to our Community Partners. Program Description: We are humanely controlling the overpopulation of cars on the street via spay/neutering. Young cats are taken in for socialization and then adopted out. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Cats must have their litter changed, rooms cleaned, simple medications given, babies bottle fed and love and attention given to frightened felines. You'll be expected to help socialize them and turn them into lap cats. MANY opportunities exist within the organization to aid our mission. Time Commitment: Shifts are 2 1/2 hours long, once weekly. Requirements: We provide an orientation and training. Wearing older clothes is recommended. Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Benefits: The benefits are emotional as well as physical. Simply being around purring cats is reputed to be good for one's health, and the satisfaction one derives in helping these creatures learn to trust humans and find forever homes is immeasurable.

Los Angeles, CA

Through12/18/20

Quick Overview: Spread the word about this free spay/neuter transport service! Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: The mission of Heaven on Earth is to improve quality of life for homeless cats, particularly those who have few other options or who may be overlooked because of low potential for adoption. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Heaven on Earth Society for Animals is looking for some awesome volunteers to help with outreach for our SpayShip Transport Program! As a SpayShip volunteer, you provide support to a program that has facilitated the spay or neuter of more than 6,000 cats and kittens since it began in 2009. SpayShip volunteers also help periodically with tabling events, passing out flyers and talking with the public about the SpayShip program in particular and the importance of spaying and neutering in general. Canvassing is done in pairs. You will never be asked to canvas alone. Our goal is to reach out to as many people as possible and get as many cats spayed or neutered as we possibly can to help make Los Angeles a No Kill city! SpayShip is free to the public program. Requirements: SpayShip volunteers meet on Saturdays for community outreach aimed at spreading the word about this free transport service, focusing particularly on neighborhood canvassing in targeted areas of the San Fernando Valley. We ask for a volunteer commitment of twice a month for at least two hours.

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: As Perry’s Place volunteer, you are part of the team that creates a homelike environment for hundreds of homeless cats and kittens every year! Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: Heaven on Earth provides homes to up to 300 cats - many awaiting adoption. Our population includes under-aged kittens, special needs cats, senior cats, and feral cats. Our sanctuary is named Perry's Place in honor of Perry MacFarlane, Seth MacFarlane's mother. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Perry’s Place volunteers help clean and maintain the sanctuary to ensure the cats are comfortable and that the facility is ready for visitors. They spend quiet time socializing shyer cats and kittens, as well as working with senior or special needs cats who need extra grooming and TLC. They often help prepare for each weekend’s mobile adoption events as well. Please note that although you are welcome to interact with the cats, being a volunteer at Heaven on Earth does require a little elbow grease. Requirements: We ask for a volunteer commitment of at least 25 hours over 6 months. Volunteer Shifts 7:15AM - 9AM, daily; 9AM - 11AM; 12PM - closing (closing time varies by day of the week)

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

Our Mission: Ace of Hearts is a non-profit dog rescue that saves dogs from the shelters, giving them a new chance at life! We need your help by providing them a loving home until they're adopted and we'll provide everything else - a bed, food, treats, toys, a leash, and a collar. Overview: WE NEED FOSTERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS AND HAVE NO OTHER ANIMALS. We also need fosters who need playmates for their dogs. All of our dogs love humans, most love other dogs, but some like to be the only dog at home. We also welcome volunteer fosters, which will be outlined more below. Roles and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the care, feeding, cleanliness, comfort and safety of a dog! We will require the dog to be brought to our bi-monthly adoption events in West Hollywood, as well as shown to potential adopters. These meet and greets will be set up around your schedule, but we do ask that you are responsive to our calls and texts in order to set them up. These are NON NEGOTIABLE terms if you are a foster. Impact: Being accepted into our foster program is an extremely rewarding experience - you get to help rehabilitate dogs that were left to die at the shelter, giving them a second chance to be adopted! What we need from you: -To be 21+ (if under 21, then to have parent approval) -To foster for at least 4 weeks - but if you can only do 2, we'll take that too! -To have reliable transportation and be able to bring them to our adoption event in West Hollywood once a month and to a vet of our choice -To be comfortable with bigger breeds! We're a bully breed rescue and most of our pups weigh 50-90 pounds. Please do not reply if you can only do small dogs. -To have no children or cats in your home preferred -To be able to start immediately -To have already discussed this with all landlords/managers/spouses etc. and have their approval If you have any questions, please reach out! Help us save lives! Please provide your phone number and email so we can contact you ASAP for a brief interview!

Los Angeles, CA

Through2/22/23

WHAT: Orient and lead volunteers in cleaning and socializing kittens (and the occasional pup) at Michelson Found Animals. ABOUT MICHELSON: Michelson Found Animals believes pets and people belong together and works to keep it that way through adoptions, tools, tips, and grants. THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY YOU'D LEAD: "FURRY FUN: Kitten Care at Michelson Animals," is a brand new opportunity where volunteers help clean and feed kittens and turn them into lap cats! AS THE PROJECT LEADER, YOU'D BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: confirming volunteers beforehand orienting/training volunteers prior to event manage all communication between volunteers, Michelson, and L.A. Works TIME: One day a week from either 8am - 11am or 3pm - 7pm. LOCATION: Culver City PROJECT LEADER REQUIREMENTS: Prior experience with cats not required, but a willingness to learn is Must attend an L.A. Works training Must attend Michelson Found Animal Training Must commit to leading for a minimum of 8 months PROJECT LEADER BENEFITS: Gain marketable leadership skills Learn about the non-profit world from the inside Make a bigger impact Network with other people and groups committed to bettering Los Angeles INTERESTED? Click the Express Interest button below!

Culver City, CA

Through12/31/20

Quick Overview: Help find furever homes for shelter animals! Mission: Volunteer for Michelson Found Animals Foundation, a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. Adopt & Shop is also a nonprofit pet store, offering a variety of pet products and services to help support our adoptions program! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Meet & Greet Hosts assist the Retail & Adoptions staff and volunteer Adoption Counselors to ensure each customer has a positive experience. They are trained in dog and cat handling, and help facilitate the introductions between adoptable pets and their potential future families! M&G Hosts also help keep the store running in tip-top shape, including assisting with light cleaning, stocking retail items, and helping customers as needed. With volunteer support throughout the day, we are able to ensure that we find forever homes for our animals as quickly as possible! We need the most help from M&G Hosts on the afternoons and weekends, which is when we complete the most adoptions, so we ask for this availability! Additional Details: If you are interested in learning more about us and our rewarding volunteer opportunities, please visit our website ( http://www.foundanimals.org/get-involved ). Requirements: 8 hours per month, with a min. 3-month commitment *Must be 16+. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Culver City, CA

Through5/1/20

Quick Overview: Manage safe play with Daycare pups @ Adopt & Shop Culver City! Organization Name and Website: Love dogs and want to help our nonprofit mission? Volunteer with Michelson Found Animals' Adopt & Shop - www.adoptandshop.org Mission: Michelson Found Animals is a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. Adopt & Shop is also a nonprofit pet store, offering a one-stop shop for pet needs! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Our Daycare Volunteers are responsible for assisting staff in the supervision of daycare dogs to ensure that dogs are playing nicely, getting attention, and receiving breaks whenever needed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about dog behavior and body language in this area. You will learn how to mediate and control dog to dog interactions in a playgroup setting. Weekday morning volunteers are always greatly appreciated! This is a great way to spend your downtime between college courses! By volunteering in Daycare you will not only get hands on animal experience but you will also be directly helping our rescue by supporting the piece that funds our adoption program. Our Adopt & Shop stores are adoption centers that bring animals from local shelters and makes them available to adopt in a bright, happy, retail setting. Adopt & Shop is a non-profit pet shop where every dollar spent is put towards helping a homeless animal. Requirements: 8 hours per month with 3 month commitment. Volunteers must communicate effectively with Volunteer team and on-site staff, and follow all protocols and procedures closely to ensure the health and safety of the animals. *Must be 16+. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Additional Details: If you are interested in learning more about us and our rewarding volunteer opportunities, please visit our website (http://www.foundanimals.org/get-involved) or just email us at mfavolunteer@foundanimals.org, we would love to answer your questions! Daycare Shift Times: Monday - Friday: 7-9am, 9-11am, 11am-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm, 5-8:30pm Saturday - 9-11am, 11am-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm

Culver City, CA

Through12/1/20

Quick Overview: Want to help adoptable dogs & cats enjoy their time in our shelter?! Organization Name and Website: Volunteer with Michelson Found Animals' Adopt & Shop - www.adoptandshop.org Mission: Michelson Found Animals is a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. Adopt & Shop is also a nonprofit pet store, offering a variety of pet products and services to help support our adoptions program! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: We are looking for help from Pet Care Providers! Your key responsibilities will be caring for the welfare of the cats and dogs at Adopt & Shop, which includes kennel cleaning, feeding, dog walks, enrichment, keeping the facility tidy and so much more! Weekday and weekday morning volunteers are always greatly appreciated! Requirements: 8 hrs per month, 3-month commitment Physically able to: stand for up to 4 hours, learn how to handle cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes, lift up to 25lbs, stoop, bend, or kneel, perform cleaning duties like sweeping or mopping. Volunteers must communicate effectively with Volunteer team and on-site staff, and follow all protocols and procedures closely to ensure the health and safety of the animals. *Volunteers age 13-15 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian up to 25 hours of service, and have Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors signed prior to volunteering. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Additional Details: If you are interested in learning more about us and our rewarding volunteer opportunities, please visit our website ( http://www.foundanimals.org/get-involved ) or just email us at mfavolunteer@foundanimals.org

Culver City, CA

Through12/31/20

Quick Overview: Support our nonprofit pet store in Culvert City! Mission: Volunteer for Michelson Found Animals Foundation, a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. Adopt & Shop is also a nonprofit pet store, offering a variety of pet products and services to help support our adoptions program! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Adopt & Shop sells high-quality pet products that help to offset the costs of running our rescue efforts. We need help keeping the store fully stocked and running smoothly, so we can continue providing quality care for our adoptable cats and dogs. Merchandising volunteers help Retail staff receive and process product shipments, ensure all items have price stickers, restock items as they sell out, and help keep the store and products clean and organized. We are looking for help on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 12-2pm or 4-6pm! Requirements: Commit to 8 Hours/month, at least 3 months *Must be 16+. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Physically able to stand for up to 2 hours, lift/move up to 30lbs, able to work independently, attention to detail

Culver City, CA

Through4/30/20

Title: Care for Animals In Need @ Lakewood Adopt & Shop (353 Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA 90712) Organization Name and Website: Do you love animals and want to make a difference by taking care of shelter animals before they find furever homes? Volunteer with Michelson Found Animals' Adopt & Shop - www.adoptandshop.org Mission: Michelson Found Animals is a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. A&S also offers an array of pet products, covering all your animal needs in a one-stop shop. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: We need volunteers to help care for pets at the store by cleaning kennels, socializing animals, feeding, walking dogs, keeping the facility tidy and so much more. Volunteers also help by working with the public to place adoptable animals into new and loving homes. Weekday and weekday morning volunteers are always greatly appreciated! Requirements: 8 hours per month with 3 month commitment. Volunteers must communicate effectively with Volunteer team and on-site staff, and follow all protocols and procedures closely to ensure the health and safety of the animals. Volunteers age 13-15 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian up to 25 hours of service, and have Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors signed prior to volunteering. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Culver City, CA

Through5/7/20

Quick Overview: Do you enjoy baby kittens and making a difference in their earliest stages of life?! Organization Name and Email: Volunteer with Michelson Found Animals' Adopt & Shop - www.adoptandshop.org Mission: Michelson Found Animals is a Los Angeles nonprofit devoted to animal welfare! We are an organization of avid animal lovers who focus our efforts on decreasing the number of homeless pets in shelters. We have two Adopt & Shop locations with dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters, giving them a second chance at adoption with a number of volunteer and foster opportunities. Adopt & Shop is also a nonprofit pet store, offering a variety of pet products and services to help support our adoptions program! Weekday morning volunteers are always greatly appreciated! But, our pets need help 7-days per week. Volunteer Roles and Opportunities: The Kitten Nursery is located out of our Culver City Adopt & Shop. This program focuses on kittens between the ages of 4-8 weeks of age who are not yet old enough to be placed up for adoption. We need volunteers to help care for kittens in the nursery by cleaning kennels, socializing and feeding and medicating the kittens while we work to find them a temporary foster home where they will stay until they are old enough to be placed up for adoption. Additional Details: If you are interested in learning more about us and our rewarding volunteer opportunities, please visit our website ( http://www.foundanimals.org/get-involved ). Of course, we're happy to answer any questions you may have about our programs so please don't hesitate to ask. We look forward to hearing back from you soon! Requirements: Minimum 8 hours/month, at least 3-month commitment. A basic range of motion and energy to complete tasks like sweeping, mopping, lifting/moving up to 25lbs. *Must be 16+. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Culver City, CA

Through12/31/20

Hello Amazing Volunteers, Are you available to be a stand by volunteer with us? We really need them on a daily basis. Even if you can even devote one day to being on a standby in case of emergency that would be great! Transportation is always needed! We have Some dogs who need your time !!! We need fosters urgently, We have so many dogs who need a place to stay while we are finding them a forever home. If interested let me know, try it out and see what you think. It would be fun to come home to someone who has been waiting all day for you. HULK, SMOKEY, HUEY & LOUISE, POOCH Adoption Event every other Saturday next one on 6/22 We are looking for help bringing - Case of water - Bag of ice OR - Laundry to be taken home that day and returned before the next even - Making food for the dogs- I have the details (we reimburse the cost of food if you bring receipts) AND MOST IMPORTANTLY -Drivers to take dogs back and forth to and from the event Without the dogs there is no event they are the stars!!! Location:PETCO 508 N. Doheny Drive (at Santa Monica Blvd) West Hollywood, CA 90048 (RAIN OR SHINE) Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm for Volunteers (event runs from 2:00 to 5:00pm for the public) Are you a Videographer? Do you have camera skills or good at editing videos? If Yes OUR PUPS NEED YOU! We need videos of some of our dogs, to help boost there profiles so they can get adopted! If you can help please email us ! WE STILL NEED STANDBY VOUNTEERS EVERYDAY! In addition to needing volunteers for this event, we are always in need of standby volunteers for the next two weeks. For example, transporting a dog to the vet or delivering medication for a dog in need, dog walking or even fostering for just a few nights. If this sounds of interest to you, please reply with your availability and tasks you might be interested in helping with. If you are available to help, please call 310-652-8683 or reply to this email. We look forward to hearing from you!!!

Through2/15/21

Quick Overview: Seeking a well-connected leader who is passionate about addressing the stray cat issue in L.A. and can leverage his/her networks. Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, founded in February of 2000 by Eri Cronkhite, began with a dream and the determination to make it happen. Inspired by a goal to end the senseless suffering and destruction of homeless animals due to the overpopulation crisis, Eri developed an adoptions program for rescued strays and focused efforts on spay-neuter services. Roles and Responsibilities: The ideal candidate has had a track-record of supporting stray cats and strong connections to decision makers who are in a position to positively impact Heaven on Earth. We seek a board leader to help cultivate the board’s leadership role in advocacy in support of staff as part of a broader commitment to increase awareness about the importance of our mission, influence public policy, and expand our reach. The ideal board candidate should have prior nonprofit board member experience or have received formal board training. General oversight Fiscal oversight Fundraising and development Involvement in meetings, committees, and events Officer positions Desired Characteristics: Experience in board of directors’ services and non-profits a plus Previous experience in strategic planning Proven record with developing and implementing a strategic plan Outstanding organizational and planning abilities Network of donors and supporters Ability to fundraise and advocate on behalf of Heaven on Earth The time commitment is 3-year service terms.

Through6/30/20