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Volunteer Dog and Cat Transport Drivers

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    7
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Use & Addiction
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be at least 18 years of age. Access to own vehicle. Has a valid driver's license. Proof of registration, and insurance policy as needed. Maintain regular vehicle maintenance to ensure the safety of yourself and the pets. Must love animals!
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer Dog and Cat  Transport Drivers

    Volunteer Dog and Cat Transport Drivers

    Our pets in temporary foster homes need help getting from foster homes to their vet appointments and guardian reunions. The Volunteer Dog Transport Driver position is perfect for any animal-loving human in/near LA County with access to their own vehicle who wants to donate a little of their time and driving skills to make a tremendous difference in the lives of the pets and their owners.

    Time Commitment: 1-5 hours per week

    Reports To: Dogs Matter SoCal

    Requirements:

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Access to own vehicle.
    • Has a valid driver's license.
    • Proof of annual inspection, registration, and insurance policy as needed.
    • Maintain regular vehicle maintenance to ensure the safety of yourself and the dogs.
    • Must love dogs and cats!

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensure each pet travels comfortably and safely and arrives on time to its destination.
    • Maintain communication with Dogs Matter SoCal staff and foster parents for assigned trips.
    • When representing Dogs Matter SoCal volunteers are asked to embody our core values of being positive, welcoming, responsive, and supportive.
    • Submit availability weekly to Dogs Matter SoCal staff.

    Local Rides:

    • Transport a pet from their foster home to their vet appointment.
    • Transport a pet from their foster home to their grooming appointment.
    • Supply pick up from Dogs Matter SoCal supply hub and bring to their foster home or their vet appointment.

    Location

    On-site

    Dogs Matter SoCal

    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Directions

    Transportation details will be sent 24-48 hours before event.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We often have outreach events that do not include pets and occasionally need transport volunteers to bring supplies from our Dogs Matter SoCal hub in Sherman Oaks to places like the LA Mission, Skid Row Care Campus, and other partners or vendors in LA County. If you would prefer to transport supplies instead of an animal please let us know! Everyone is welcome :)

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