Volunteer Opportunities From: Pet Resource Center of Kansas City

Help us clean, organize, and support local rescue partners during our upcoming Cave Crew work session! 

We're looking for volunteers to help with a cave storage clean-out and rescue pick-up support session! Volunteers will assist with loading rescue vehicles with pet food and supplies, sweeping and organizing the space, moving empty pallets, and general clean-up tasks.

This is a great opportunity for volunteers who enjoy hands-on, active work and want to support pets and rescue organizations throughout the community. 

Important Notes:

Closed-toe shoes requiredComfortable clothes recommendedSome lifting and active movement involved

Shift Information:

Wednesday, June 5th

Meet between 5:30-6:00 PM

Approximately 1.5-2 hours

Thank you for helping support pets and people throughout the Kansas City community!

All Volunteers MUST Embody PRCKC's Core Values: Be Helpful. Build Trust. Be Compassionate.

We are excited to partner with Uplift, an outreach program serving the houseless population in Kansas City. Uplift provides food, clothing, and access to other forms of care -- including providing for the needs of their clients' pets. That's where YOU come in!

Every Wednesday evening from 4:30 pm to approximately 9:30-10 pm, volunteers are needed to meet at our clinic, load supplies, then follow the Uplift truck in our PRCKC Transit van. Along the route, we will provide free vaccinations, microchips, pet food and other supplies to those in need. NOTE: We only go out on the 1st 4 Wednesdays of each month. We do not go out on any 5th Wednesday.

Volunteers will need to meet here at the clinic at 4:30 pm unless otherwise requested. You will join our dedicated Uplift team who will show you everything you need to know! You'll then head to the Uplift warehouse (1516 Prospect Ave. KCMO 64127) to get paired up with an Uplift truck. You'll follow a different truck and go on a different delivery route each week.

Click here to learn more about Uplift.

Volunteer requirements:

Must be punctual Must work well on a team Must have excellent communication skills Must have the ability to work and interact with others in a nonjudgmental way Must be comfortable/willing to work with houseless individuals and in potentially emotionally difficult situations Must embrace PRCKC's Core Values: Be Helpful, Build Trust, Be Compassionate

 

FRIENDS, we're SO excited to share that PRCKC is participating in the KC Pride Parade for the very first time—and we want YOU to be a part of it!

This is a fun, high-energy, community-centered volunteer opportunity where you'll walk alongside our team, celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and help us share our mission of Keeping Pets and People Together. 

Whether you're part of the community or a proud ally, we'd love to have you join us! The more, the merrier!

Event Details:Check-in Time: 9:30 AMParade Start: 11:00 AMEstimated End: ~1:30 PMLocation: Westport Area (KC Pride Parade route)Line-Up Zone: Yellow Zone - Entry #43Check-in Intersection: Mill St & Westport RdWhat You'll Be Doing:Walk with the PRCKC group in the paradeCarry banner (a couple volunteers)Help distribute bandanas and flyers before the paradeEngage with community members and represent PRCKCImportant Note:

KC Pride does not allow items to be handed out during the parade route. Instead, we're going to spread out before the parade begins to hand out bandanas and flyers, and potentially connect with attendees after the parade ends as well. 

What to Wear / Bring:PRCKC shirt (if you have one! — if you don't, yet, and would like to participate with us, please email cpfaff@prckc.org, so I can get you one!) and something Pride-themedComfortable walking shoesWater bottle + sunscreenPride energy & good vibesWhy This Matters

This event is more than a parade—it's a celebration of identity, inclusion, and community. By joining us, you help support the LGBTQIA+ community, raise awareness about affordable veterinary care, and show that PRCKC's mission is for everyone. 

Additional Info:

No experience needed. This is an easy, social, and impactful way to get involved—perfect for first-time volunteers. Feel free to bring a friend, family member, or coworker and make a day of it. We’re hoping for a strong turnout, and the more people who join us, the more impact we can make.

All Volunteers MUST Embody PRCKC's Core Values: Be Helpful. Build Trust. Be Compassionate.

Join us for a Saturday Cave Crew work session supporting local rescue partners and helping organize our cave storage space!

We're looking for volunteers to help with a cave storage clean-out and rescue pick-up support session on Saturday, 6/13, as well! Volunteers will assist with loading rescue vehicles with pet food and supplies, sweeping and organizing the space, moving empty pallets, and general clean-up tasks.

This is a fun opportunity for volunteers who enjoy hands-on, active work and want to support pets and rescue organizations throughout the community. 

Important Notes:

Closed-toe shoes requiredComfortable clothes recommendedSome lifting and active movement involved

Shift Information:

Saturday, June 13th

Meet between 10:30-11:00 AM

Approximately 1.5-2 hours

Thank you for helping support pets and people throughout the Kansas City community!

All Volunteers MUST Embody PRCKC's Core Values: Be Helpful. Build Trust. Be Compassionate.

SHIFT OPTIONS: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM OR 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Interested in helping all day? Please sign up for BOTH shifts!

The Spay & Neuter Collaborative of KC (SNCKC) is a partnership of local animal welfare organizations working together to combat pet overpopulation and support pets and people across the Kansas City community.

As part of this collaborative effort, PRCKC will host a special FREE spay/neuter surgery event at our clinic on Saturday, June 13th, helping provide life-changing care to pets who may not otherwise have access to these services. 

This event functions similarly to one of our regular surgery days, but with a larger volunteer team and totally free of cost to participating clients through the SNCKC program. Volunteers will play a HUGE role in helping the day run smoothly and ensuring pets receive safe, compassionate care from start to finish.

Volunteer Roles May Include:Client Check-In & Check-Out (Booth)Pet Running / Pet Guide SupportSurgical Laundry & Instrument CleaningSurgical Pack & Drape PreparationMedication & Supply Prep AssistanceRecovery Support (select experienced/trained volunteers only)General Clinic & Event Support

You're welcome to email volunteer@prckc.org your preferred role/area of interest, though flexibility is always appreciated as needs may shift throughout the day.

Volunteers for This Event Should:Work well in a fast-paced team environmentBe adaptable and willing to jump in where neededHave strong communication skillsBe comfortable taking direction and learningHelp create a calm, compassionate environment for pets and people

Whether you're helping comfort pets, supporting surgery flow behind the scenes, assisting clients, or keeping supplies moving, your support truly makes this event possible!

All Volunteers MUST Embody PRCKC's Core Values: Be Helpful. Build Trust. Be Compassionate.

Join us for a Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, June 27th at the Bonner Springs YMCA! These clinics provide affordable, preventative care to pets in our community and make a huge difference for families who may otherwise not have access to veterinary services.

Volunteers play a critical role in making these events run smoothly and efficiently. During the clinic, volunteers assist with traffic flow, client customer service, paperwork prep, running pets, prepping vaccines, processing payments, handing out resources, and more!

Our goal is to serve as many pets as possible in a 4-5 hour period, which means working together as a team, staying flexible, and moving with purpose — all while keeping compassion and kindness at the center of what we do. These busy, high-impact events would absolutely not be possible without volunteer support.

This is a 1-doctor (so far!) drive-thru event, and with a strong volunteer team, we'll be able to help 120+ pets receive the care they need.

Important Notes:This event is rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weatherDetailed instructions, arrival info, and assignments will be emailed a few days prior to the eventVolunteers should be prepared for a fast-paced but rewarding experience

All Volunteers MUST Embody PRCKC's Core Values: Be Helpful. Build Trust. Be Compassionate.

Thank you for being part of what makes this work possible — we can't wait to serve the Bonner Springs community with you!

For folks who prefer to volunteer in their own home on their own time! There are a few ways to help from home:

Set up a time to come to the clinic and pick up donated supplies. Take them home and prepare them for our vet team to use. Bring them back within a couple weeks and pick up more! Items may include pill bottles to be washed, newspaper to be sorted for lining kennels, bed sheets to be cut and ripped into strings for ecollars (plastic cone collars). Peruse sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for pet items in good condition being given away for free. Kennels, carriers, litterboxes, toys, leashes, bowls -- anything that could help someone take good care of their pet. Safely pick up these free items and bring them to the clinic when you have time.

Email cpfaff@prckc.org to get started.