Nonprofit
Published 1/25/26 5:43PM

Volunteer to Work Directly with Shelter Dogs this spring!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Start Date:
    March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT-7
    End Date:
    March 28, 2026, 5:30 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    Three days a week for 2 weeks
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Volunteer to Work Directly with Shelter Dogs this spring!

    We're currently seeking 20 responsible adults for a rewarding opportunity to get hands on dog behavior and shelter dog training and enrichment!

    Be a vital part of our team as you work directly training shelter dogs over a course of 2 weeks in March.

    Program will run from March 16 - March 27, Mon - Fri, 2:00PM - 5:30PM

    There will be a graduation ceremony on Saturday, March 28, from 11AM - 2PM .

    Please note that new volunteers are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 days a week and Monday, March 16 is a mandatory orientation. New volunteer inquiries must be received by February 16th.

    The ideal volunteer should:

    • Be inspired by the opportunity to help shelter dogs
    • Be able to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
    • Be on your feet and active for roughly 3 hours a day
    • Be available a minimum 3 days a week
    • Clear a criminal background check

    MISSION

    K9 Youth Alliance is a local nonprofit that enriches the lives of shelter dogs and empowers youth through the human-animal bond. For this program, our focus is on training our adult volunteers and equipping even more shleter dogs with important skills and helping them find forever families.

    Interested?

    Contact Jennifer at j.hirano@k9youthalliance.org or select the "I Want to Help" above.

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    Location

    On-site
    3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Qualified volunteers will be asked to complete a full K9 Youth Alliance application, and be available for a short interview with a member of our team before they can be fully cleared to participate in this program.

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