Needs From: United Way of Ventura County

Position Summary: This is a volunteer position at Ventura County Animal Services. We are an open admission municipal animal shelter, which achieved a no kill status in 2014. We are looking for passionate and self-motivated volunteers to help educate the public about animal welfare and help our furry friends to find forever homes! This position can be a great boost for your resume.

Volunteers assist in the care of rabbits while at the shelter and help save rabbit lives through adoptions! They also educate on proper house-rabbit care & assist our adopters in the adoption process and selection of rabbits best suited to their home. Volunteers' day-to-day activities include: * Cleaning kennels & litter boxes, * Feeding & watering * Socializing & grooming rabbits and more.

Help save the lives of Ventura County dogs by walking with them, running with them, working on enrichment, among many other fun opportunities! Volunteers assist in the care of shelter dogs, work to get adoption information out into the community, assist our adopters in the adoption process and selection of dogs best suited to their home & work to reunite shelter dogs with their owners. 

Volunteers assist in the care of shelter cats, work to get adoption information out into the community, assist our adopters in the adoption process and selection of cats best suited to their home & work to reunite shelter cats with their owners. Some key responsibilities include: * Greeting the public * Cleaning kennels * Cat Enrichment programs * Photography & Bios * Updating kennel information signage and more.

The Ventura County Animal Services Pet Pantry is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camarillo Shelter and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Simi Valley Shelter. During the Pet Pantry hours volunteers will give food and (if available) supplies to owners struggling to feed their pets. Volunteer duties include: * Bring in and Sort Donations * Bag Pet Food for Distribution  and more.