Volunteer Opportunities

Mobile Adoption

The Napa Humane Mobile Adoption Unit allows us to assist our partners at the Napa County Animal Shelter by regularly taking animals from the shelter environment out into the community, increasing their chances for adoption into forever, loving homes. It takes a team of dedicated individuals to keep the Mobile Adoption Unit on the road. Volunteer opportunities include:

Mobile Adoption Team Leader

Each mobile adoption event requires one volunteer to act as the Team Leader. The team leader will have knowledge of adoption procedures, be able to field general questions about Napa Humane and the animals at the event, as well as be familiar with other animals available for adoption at the Shelter who are not at the event. This position requires a high level of public interaction so excellent communication skills and a love of inquisitive people are a must.

Travel using private vehicle
Events are typically four to five hours

Mobile Adoption Unit Driver

Volunteers in this position will be responsible for safely driving the 26 foot Mobile Adoption Unit to and from events and help load and unload the animals from the unit. The Driver may also act as a public greeter at events, or be a cat/dog/rabbit pal (once trained).

Travel to and from Mobile Adoption Unit using private vehicle
Five to seven hour event shifts
DMV printout and valid drivers license required before being able to drive Clinic van

Mobile Adoption Unit Care Supervisor

Mobile Adoption Unit Supervisors will perform or arrange for maintenance of the unit, ensure the unit is fueled, maintain the inventory of supplies onboard, and handle regular exterior cleaning. The Mobile Adoption Unit Supervisor will also work with and assist the Clinic staff after events by transporting the vehicle to and from the Clinic for sterilizing the interior of the unit.

Flexible schedule
Travel to and from Mobile Adoption Unit using private vehicle

Dog, Cat and Rabbit Pals

Dog, Cat, and rabbit Pals assist at mobile adoption events by handling a dog outside the Mobile Adoption Unit or by being stationed inside the vehicle attending the cats and bunnies on the trip. The primary responsibility of the volunteer in this position is to tend and care for the animals at the event; however, volunteers will also greet customers and answer questions about the animals onboard for that event. Training will be provided, however, animal experience will be helpful.

Travel to events using private vehicle
Three to five hour event shifts

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Administrative Support Volunteer

Administrative Support volunteers will have the opportunity to schedule spay/neuter appointments, file, photocopy, produce client communication, and perform data entry, as well as a variety of other important tasks working for the animals. This position requires excellent communication skills and a fine eye to details.

Two to four hours per week
Some projects may be done from home

Veterinary Technician Support Volunteer

This is the perfect position for anyone interested in veterinary medicine. Volunteers will have the opportunity to monitor animals post surgery, clean and sterilize surgical instruments, clean and sanitize caging, and complete laundry duties. Each of the above stated tasks are essential to the surgery day.

Two to four hours per week

Humane Education

Community Educator

Experts have recognized that there is a link between child abuse, animal abuse, and violence against people. The value of humane education in the community is greater than ever and through our education program Napa Humane dedicated to teaching children and adults alike, the traits needed to be caring, thoughtful, respectful citizens: responsibility, caring for one another, trustworthiness, knowledge, respect, and a positive attitude. Volunteer educators will bring Humane Education into the community with small group presentations. Topics will include Dog Bite Prevention, Bunny Basics, Responsible Pet Ownership, and others!

Two to three hours per presentation
Travel using private vehicle

Fund Raising

Community Fund Raiser

We not only hope to raise funds but also awareness through our community fund raising projects. Community Fund Raiser volunteers will assist in developing relationships with local businesses and the public for projects such as ink cartridge recycling, an escrip program, and merchant rebate cards.

One to four hours per week
Travel using private vehicleSome projects may be done from home

Virtual Pet Adoptions

We can increase an animals chance of finding a home through creative advertising. We feature photographs and biographies of adoptable animals in need of loving homes. The animals will be featured on various Web Sites and print advertisements. Volunteers are needed to take pictures of the animals and write their biographies.

Flexible hours
Travel using private vehicle
Some projects may be done from home

Special Events

Cause for the Paws

"Cause for the Paws" 2010 will be held on July 25, 2010. This popular fund raising event features tasting from wineries and breweries and offerings from popular Valley restaurants, chefs and food purveyors. Silent auction lots include cult wines, luxury meals, vacations and shopping sprees. It takes a team of dedicated individuals to make an event such as this memorable and successful. Volunteers are needed to assist with everything from obtaining lots for the silent auction to checking in guests at the event to cleaning up after the event.

One to four hours per week for event planning and/or four to eight hours the day of the event
Private vehicle for transportation
Some projects may be done from home