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Volunteering with Animals

Opportunities to volunteer with animals in San Francisco - domestic and wildlife.
San Francisco SPCA
The San Francisco SPCA accepts volunteers to work in all aspects of animal care, from cat and dog socializers, to working in humane education, or fostering animals.
Wildcare (Marin)
Offers various opportunities for volunteers to work with wildlife in rehabilitation, as nature guides, hotline operators and other positions.
Lindsay Wildlife Hospital (Walnut Creek)
Provide orientation and training for volunteers who want to work in the wildlife hospital or the adjacent wildlife museum (Walnut Creek - East Bay).
Marine Mammal Center
Offers training for volunteers who want to work in various capacities, at the Marine Mammal rescue and rehabilitation center.
Rescued Orphan Mammal Program
ROMP rescues wildlife and helps preserve biodiversity in San Francisco. Volunteer positions include answering hotlines, assisting in habitat planning, and learning about wildlife rehabilitation.
Rocket Dog Rescue
Rocket Dog Rescue needs volunteers to help with fostering, at outreach events, and with transportation.
San Francisco Animal Care & Control
Work with San Francisco's city animal shelter to improve the quality of life for shelter animals and increase their chances for adoption.
Tony La Russa Animal Rescue Foundation (Walnut Creek)
Tony La Russa's Walnut Creek animal rescue facility trains volunteers for a variety of positions, working with rescue animals.

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