Bring your social dog to interact with timid dogs to help them build confidence. Volunteers should have a well-behaved dog and experience with dog behavior.

Assist in researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding for the rescue. Volunteers should have experience in grant writing and research.

Provide grooming services for foster dogs to ensure they are clean and presentable for adoption events. Experience in grooming is required.

Create blankets and bandanas for foster dogs to provide comfort and style. Volunteers should have sewing skills and access to materials.

Write engaging and informative biographies for adoptable dogs to help them find forever homes. Strong writing skills and a love for animals are essential.

Provide exercise and companionship to foster dogs by taking them on regular walks. Volunteers should be comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments.

Help pick up donations from various locations and deliver them to foster homes or storage facilities. Volunteers must be able to lift and carry donations.

Assist in cross-networking and promoting adoptable dogs on various social media platforms. Volunteers should have experience with social media and a passion for animal rescue.

Assist in transporting dogs to and from foster homes, veterinary appointments, and adoption events. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable handling dogs.

Capture high-quality photos of adoptable dogs to enhance their adoption profiles. Volunteers should have photography skills and their own equipment.

Assist with administrative tasks in the Walnut Creek office, including filing, data entry, and other office-related duties. This role is essential for supporting the organization's daily operations.

Help convey Save Mount Diablo's mission through community engagement, tabling opportunities, and educational programs. Volunteers will act as advocates and ambassadors for the organization at various events.

Lead fun and informative hikes throughout the year, educating participants about local history, flora, and fauna. This role involves hosting trailblazers and ensuring a safe and engaging experience for all hikers.

Join the Diablo Restoration Team (DiRT) to help restore properties for public access. Volunteers will engage in activities such as weeding, planting, and maintaining trails to support habitat conservation efforts.

Join us in our efforts to clean up and restore the creeks in the Walnut Creek Watershed. Volunteers will participate in trash cleanup events, helping to improve the water quality and natural beauty of our local environment.

Teens aged 16 and 17 can volunteer at Joybound to gain valuable experience and community service hours while helping animals. This program encourages leadership skills and community engagement through various roles such as animal care, event assistance, and more.

Join Joybound for a meaningful group volunteering experience that allows teams to bond while supporting pets and their owners. Groups of 5 to 25 people can schedule a day to volunteer, engaging in activities that help care for animals and support the community.

Propagation volunteers cultivate and propagate plants for sale, supporting the Garden’s educational mission. A minimum commitment of one year is requested, and volunteers should be comfortable with physical work.

Special Events volunteers assist at Garden programs such as concerts and lectures. A minimum commitment of one season (3 months) is requested, and hours will vary.

Horticulture volunteers support the maintenance of the Garden’s collection, working under the supervision of a staff Horticulturist. A commitment of one year is requested, and volunteers should enjoy working outside.