Volunteer
Thank you for considering giving your time and talent
Together we’re restoring habitat, advancing animal welfare, and serving our community.
Core Team
What you’ll do: assist with habitat care (planting, invasive removal, irrigation upkeep), build/maintain enclosures, make and/or participate in enrichment, help keep facilities clean days, clen enclosures and support basic operations.
How it works: brief application + phone call, then we’ll match you to a role and cadence (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).
Use the contact form below and include your availablility, relevant experience, and any accommodations you need.
I’m interested in joining the Core Team!
By Project
Volunteer Event Days (Project‑Based).
The whole helpful herd shows up and we knock out a targeted project—perfect for individuals, families, groups and teams!
Typical projects: enclosure revamp, put up fencing, remove tamarisk, plant natives, revamp mend fences, build enrichment and more.
We provide lunch and all tools; you bring energy and closed‑toe shoes.
Sign up for a Volunteer Event Day!
Next Event: Coming Soon
After you sign up: you’ll receive a confirmation email with directions, parking, what to wear, and a digital waiver.
I’m interested in volunteering for projects!
Help Fund the Day’s Supplies
Can’t make it—or want to amplify your impact? Donate to cover the practical items that make these projects possible.
Your gift supports: gloves, safety gear, shovels/loppers, building materials, enrichment materials.
Volunteer From Anywhere (Skills‑Based)
Not nearby or unable to do physical work? You can still make a big impact as a skills‑based volunteer. For $5, become a DSPC member and join one of our working committees. Meetings are virtual and task‑based, so you can contribute from anywhere on a schedule that works for you.
Committees you can join:
Animal Welfare Committee
Focus: Husbandry • Enclosure • Enrichment • Health
Help refine care standards, review enclosure plans, and shape enrichment calendars.
External Affairs Committee
Focus: Fundraising • Marketing • Communications • Public Relations
Support campaigns, grant research, storytelling, media outreach, and partnerships.
Ready to lend your expertise?
