Volunteer with us!

Read below for Pup Plaza volunteer opportunities. Learn about other volunteer opportunities with Silicon Valley Pet Project here.

Adoption Events Support

Responsibilities: Provide support on the day of the adoption event, including caring for the pets at the event (potty breaks for dogs, kitten care). Assist with set up and break down of space, including required signage. Greet the public and provide assistance in answering their questions about Silicon Valley Pet Project, Pup Plaza, fostering, etc.

Requirements: Animal handling skills and/or great customer service skills. Knowledge of  Silicon Valley Pet Project; its history, mission, and procedures. 

Time Commitment: We currently hold bi-monthly pet adoption events on site (see calendar of events). Each event is typically 2-3 hours.

Multiple openings

Community Volunteer

Responsibilities: We are looking for enthusiastic people who like to chat with people and promote our mission of saving lives. Duties include answering emails and phone calls about animal welfare issue as well as helping us spread the word about our programs and mission via Nextdoor, social media and community events.

Requirements: Desire to make a difference and spread the word about SVPP's mission.

Time Commitment: Very flexible, depending on event/s.

Multiple openings

Photographer

Responsibilities: Capture photos of dogs (with and without volunteers) for marketing, promotion and social media purposes. Training or experience in photography preferred, experience with digital editing tools a big plus.

Requirements: Photography skills. 

Time Commitment: Flexible and depends on adoption/community event schedule.

Multiple openings

Events Planner

Responsibilities: Coordinate and supervise the volunteers in planning fundraising and special events both at Pup Plaza or in the community.

Requirements: Strong organizational and supervisory skills, enjoy working with people and pets, prior event planning experience preferred.

Time Commitment: varies 5-10 hrs/month

Multiple openings

Events Promotion

Responsibilities: Provide support in helping us promote our events via social media, Nextdoor, based on the event/program and target audience.

Requirements: Knowledge of social media, online calendars, event promotion experience preferred.

Time Commitment: Very flexible, depending on event/s.

Multiple openings

*This is a virtual opportunity

Events Support

Responsibilities: Assist in the planning and/or day of fundraising and/or special events such as booths at local festivals and community events to promote SVPP's message and community participation.

Requirements: Enjoy working with people and pets and knowledge of Silicon Valley Pet Project; its history, mission, and procedures.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hrs/month

Multiple openings

Program Support Coordinator