Wags and Walks - Los Angeles

Thanks for your interest in Wags & Walks' volunteer program! We’re excited to have you as part of our dedicated volunteer community!

Please read the information below carefully for volunteer opportunities and program policies.

Youth & Family Participation

We welcome volunteers ages 10 years old & up and are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Children Ages 1-9: Not eligible for general on-site volunteering.

Youth Ages 10-15: Are eligible to volunteer with a parent or guardian present at all times during trainings and volunteer shifts.

Teens Ages 16-17: Are eligible to volunteer independently, but a parent or guardian must attend all required trainings with the teenager.

Opportunities for Younger Children (Ages 1-9)

While children ages 1-9 cannot volunteer on-site, they can participate through our Wags Kids Events, designed specifically for early engagement. They are hosted once per month for no cost to the public. Event registration will be available on our website.

Support Persons & Accessibility

We strive to ensure our program is accessible to all volunteers. Volunteers who are supported by a caregiver, personal care assistant, support worker, or health aide must have their support person attend all trainings and accompany them during all volunteer shifts.

General On-Site Volunteering

General volunteers support daily operations and work directly with our dogs.

Activities may include:

Dog walking and enrichment/playtime, Event support and dog handling off-site, Transporting dogs, Bathing and basic grooming, Capturing photo/video content, Administrative and fundraising support

Eligibility

Open to volunteers ages 10+ (following youth participation guidelines above)

Training Requirements - All volunteers are required to complete:

1. In-person on-site orientation

2. In-person, on-site hands-on training (additional details will be provided during orientation)

Next Steps:

Complete a volunteer application through this page. Please remember the username & password that you create as you will need to access your Better Impact account in the future. You will receive a follow up email detailing next steps after submitting your volunteer application.