Wags and Walks visits high kill shelters in and around Los Angeles multiple times a week. We often need help transferring multiple dogs from the shelters, to and from our vets, fosters, etc. If you join our transportation team, you will be the reason some of our pups with medical needs will get the care…
Volunteer opportunities are vast and include: walking, bathing, fostering, or transporting our dogs; assisting at outdoor adoption events and fundraisers; or lending a hand with administrative work.
If you enjoy engaging with the public to help educate Angelenos about whales, dolphins, porpoises or our amazing front yard – the Pacific Ocean – this is the opportunity for you. These land-based events are held throughout the year all around LA. It’s a great way to spend a few hours and share your enthusiasm…
As a trained volunteer, you’ll spot and track Pacific gray whales on their annual migration, recording counts and behaviors. Also, identify and record other marine mammals seen. (December – May)
Each winter southern Californians have the privilege of seeing migrating gray whales right off shore! ACS-LA is committed to educating people about these great creatures. Along with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, ACS-LA trains docents to accompany whale watching trips to educate the public about the whales, dolphins, and other sea creatures that live off our…
Participate in the education program, helping to guide nature walks as well as reaching out to youth in the classroom. The Third-Grade Naturalist program consists of a four-part, in-class educational unit covering local ecology, native plants, geology, history, Native-American culture, mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. The program culminates in a field trip to a local…
Help with seed germination, plant propagation, transplanting seedlings, sorting and cleaning seed, and removing weeds from plant containers. (Minimum one-month commitment)
The Conservancy holds nature walks on the second Saturday of every month and two Saturdays a month at George F Canyon, and additional leaders are needed for these walks. Walk Program Leader training hikes take place about a week before each scheduled public walk to help train and orient docents to the site.
Help monitor the charismatic cactus wrens in our preserves. This will be an annual program to track the birds, their nests, and their success in rearing babies. Training typically takes place in February, with monitoring beginning in March and lasting through August. (minimum 4 hrs/month)
Help restore vital habitats by planting natives and removing invasive species in various preserves around the peninsula. Training, tools, camaraderie and beautiful scenery are provided, but bring close-toed shoes, water, and sun protection.