As a Meal Service Volunteer, you will set up, serve, and help with cleanup during our daily meal service. Shifts are available in the afternoon and evenings, and you must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.

Help pick up and deliver food from local grocery stores to our kitchen. Shifts are available Sunday to Friday mornings for about 1 to 1.5 hours weekly, and you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer with a valid driver's license.

Support our fundraising efforts by collecting our most-needed items in a supply drive and dropping them off at the Mary Isaak Center. You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer, and we will provide a list of needed items.

If you teach art, yoga, tai chi, or any other beneficial activity, we’d love to hear your idea! This role can be a one-time or recurring workshop or class, and you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.

Support our fundraising and community events by assisting with set-up, check-in, cleanup, and guest support. You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer, and shifts vary based on event schedules.

Join us behind the scenes in the kitchen by chopping, cooking, plating, and prepping ingredients for meals. Shifts are available in the mornings and afternoons, and you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.

Support our grocery rescue program by sorting donations and organizing food for community partners. Shifts are available on Monday and Thursday mornings, and you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.

Help us transport animals to and from vet appointments, foster homes, and adoption events. This role is crucial for ensuring our animals receive the care they need.

As a foster home volunteer, you will provide temporary care for dogs until they are adopted. This includes feeding, exercising, and socializing the dogs, while also helping to prepare them for their forever homes.

Join our team as an event staff volunteer to help organize and run fundraising events. You will assist with setup, manage activities, and engage with the community to promote our mission.

School tour docents lead tours for third graders about Petaluma's city and regional history. Volunteers should have a love of history and good public speaking skills, with teaching experience being a plus.

Collections volunteers help safeguard and catalog the city-owned collection of artifacts and documents, including digitizing photographs and other materials. Attention to detail and computer skills are required.

Walking tour docents lead tours of downtown Petaluma from May through October on Saturday mornings. Volunteers should have good public speaking skills and an interest in local history.

These volunteers help set up and take down exhibits and prepare for special events. The role requires creativity and good aesthetic judgment, with no set schedule as they work on call.

Research volunteers assist in maintaining the Research Library, which is open to the public. This role is ideal for those interested in learning about Petaluma's history and who may have library experience.

Outreach booth volunteers promote the Museum at local public festivals and events, handing out literature and interacting with visitors. This role is best suited for outgoing individuals who support the Museum's mission.

Desk docents staff the Museum on open days, taking responsibility for one or more three-hour shifts per month. Volunteers should be comfortable meeting the public and eager to learn about the Museum and Petaluma's history.

As a Village Builder, you will work on teams to support the organization by contributing skills in areas such as event planning, program development, and community outreach. This role is ideal for those looking to make a broader impact within the organization and help shape its future.

As a Direct Service Volunteer, you will assist members with various tasks such as providing transportation to medical appointments, helping with errands, and offering companionship through phone check-ins or visits. This role is flexible and allows you to choose the tasks that inspire you the most.

As a foster care volunteer, you will provide a loving home for Basset Hounds until they are adopted. Responsibilities include caring for the dogs, providing basic training, and helping with their socialization.