Volunteer Presenters are needed to teach Bark Avenue Foundation’s Humane Education Program to 80+ school in LA’s Best Program (LAUSD) this summer between June 22 – July 26.  Many opportunities are available for college students, teachers, pet lovers and more!

This program inspires empathy and compassion for animals and all living creatures through quality teaching programs for schools and community organizations in responsible pet guardianship and the reduction of animal cruelty and neglect.

For more info and to sign up for the Volunteer Orientation, please contact Christy@barkavenuefoundation.org or call 818-726-4235.
BAF Summer Volunteer Flyer 3 dates

2017 Orientation Dates

July 22, 9am
September 23, 9am
November 18, 9am

Signup links for orientations are posted on this page three weeks prior to the orientation date.

Adult Volunteer

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) is a 100% volunteer-run organization looking for committed volunteers who are able to provide basic care for the animals and assist with adoptions as well as participate in and run their various programs.

Volunteer Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must commit to volunteer 8 hours per month.
• You must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.

Orientation

• Orientation occurs every other month.
• Please allow 60-90 minutes for the orientation.
• During Orientation they will cover general Shelter duties, event committees, VBAS requirements, training, KFP, take a tour and Q&A.
• Orientation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  The first 30 people to sign up will be able to attend Orientation.  If you miss this, you will have to wait and attend the NEXT Orientation posted date.
• Sign up for the March 25^th orientation session to sign up for the next orientation session starting March 4^th.

Volunteer Application Process

• Applications are available at http://thevbas.org/volunteer for one week after each orientation.
• Upon receipt of your application you will be given a list of Volunteers with their schedules and observe them at the Shelter at least 2 times.
• You will then be move on and be interviewed by a VBAS member.
• You will then go through LiveScan and a minimal background check as required by the City of Burbank.
• Please note: completion of any or all of the above steps does not automatically constitute acceptance as a VBAS volunteer.  Upon approval from both the VBAS and the Burbank Police Department, your badge will be available and you will be contacted to schedule your first training session.
• Please allow approximately 3-6 months to complete this application process.

2017 Orientation Dates

September 23, 9am
November 18, 9am

Signup links for orientations are posted on this page three weeks prior to the orientation date.

Adult Volunteer

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) is a 100% volunteer-run organization looking for committed volunteers who are able to provide basic care for the animals and assist with adoptions as well as participate in and run their various programs.

Volunteer Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must commit to volunteer 8 hours per month.
• You must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.

Orientation

• Orientation occurs every other month.
• Please allow 60-90 minutes for the orientation.
• During Orientation they will cover general Shelter duties, event committees, VBAS requirements, training, KFP, take a tour and Q&A.
• Orientation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  The first 30 people to sign up will be able to attend Orientation.  If you miss this, you will have to wait and attend the NEXT Orientation posted date.
• Sign up for the March 25^th orientation session to sign up for the next orientation session starting March 4^th.

Volunteer Application Process

• Applications are available at http://thevbas.org/volunteer for one week after each orientation.
• Upon receipt of your application you will be given a list of Volunteers with their schedules and observe them at the Shelter at least 2 times.
• You will then be move on and be interviewed by a VBAS member.
• You will then go through LiveScan and a minimal background check as required by the City of Burbank.
• Please note: completion of any or all of the above steps does not automatically constitute acceptance as a VBAS volunteer.  Upon approval from both the VBAS and the Burbank Police Department, your badge will be available and you will be contacted to schedule your first training session.
• Please allow approximately 3-6 months to complete this application process.

Save the Date! Join us for Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s (West Hollywood) on Wednesday, November 1st to raise much-needed funds for Bark Avenue Foundation. For a $20 suggested donation, you’ll get 10 Bingo cards plus 1 bonus card to play. Event includes prizes and live auction items too. Grab a friend and join us for a fun night in West Hollywood saving animals and playing Bingo! If you can’t make it out for Drag Queen Bingo, then please consider making a donation! For event details, click here.

2017 Orientation Date

November 18, 9am

Signup links for orientations are posted on this page three weeks prior to the orientation date.

Adult Volunteer

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) is a 100% volunteer-run organization looking for committed volunteers who are able to provide basic care for the animals and assist with adoptions as well as participate in and run their various programs.

Volunteer Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must commit to volunteer 8 hours per month.
• You must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.

Orientation

• Orientation occurs every other month.
• Please allow 60-90 minutes for the orientation.
• During Orientation they will cover general Shelter duties, event committees, VBAS requirements, training, KFP, take a tour and Q&A.
• Orientation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  The first 30 people to sign up will be able to attend Orientation.  If you miss this, you will have to wait and attend the NEXT Orientation posted date.
• Sign up for the March 25^th orientation session to sign up for the next orientation session starting March 4^th.

Volunteer Application Process

• Applications are available at http://thevbas.org/volunteer for one week after each orientation.
• Upon receipt of your application you will be given a list of Volunteers with their schedules and observe them at the Shelter at least 2 times.
• You will then be move on and be interviewed by a VBAS member.
• You will then go through LiveScan and a minimal background check as required by the City of Burbank.
• Please note: completion of any or all of the above steps does not automatically constitute acceptance as a VBAS volunteer.  Upon approval from both the VBAS and the Burbank Police Department, your badge will be available and you will be contacted to schedule your first training session.
• Please allow approximately 3-6 months to complete this application process.

This year, our annual gala will be a family-friendly day of fun at which dozens of game makers, artists, athletes, and innovators will converge to host experiences for guests of all ages. Moments of surprise and delight, culinary diversions, classic games, creative adventures, and celebrity encounters will create memories that last a lifetime.

Help Us Save Animals

As one of the largest non-profit animal rescue organizations in Southern California, Kitten Rescue fulfills a need throughout Los Angeles by advocating for abandoned and neglected cats through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption. Founded in 1997, Kitten Rescue has successfully found homes for over 18,000 animals through our network of dedicated volunteers and our no-kill shelter in Atwater Village. 

On Saturday, October 6th, 2018 we will be celebrating 21 years of saving lives at Kitten Rescue's 10th annual Fur Ball at the Skirball.The proceeds from this event will enable us to save more animals from the streets and city shelters, by providing funds to operate the Kitten Rescue Sanctuary and Nursery, and medical care for cats in our foster system. We anticipate around 350 guests to attend this year's Fur Ball at The Skirball.

Sign up HERE!

Families will enjoy taking part part in restoring the native garden to benefit local wildlife and the community.

Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt is a series of charity dog walks that bring entire communities together to raise money to help save the lives of homeless pets.

This is much more then a fundraising walk. Strut Your Mutt is a fun-filled festival where four-, three- and two-legged participants of all ages can take part in activities like doggie yoga, pet portraits, music, contests and more.

In 2018, at the many events across the country, as well as online, participants came together to show their support for the animals. Together, more than $2.3 million was raised.

Click here to register:  https://support.bestfriends.org/site/TR/2019SYM/General?team_id=8607&pg=team&fr_id=1447