Volunteer Opportunities From: Pet Resource Center of Kansas City

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

 

Join us at the intersections of Jefferson Street and Avenida Cesar E Chavez in Kansas City, Missouri, UNDER THE I-35 BRIDGE, for a drive-thru vaccination clinic with the Westside CAN Center. Volunteers help with traffic control, customer service, paperwork prep, taking payments, handing out resources, and much more! This is a great opportunity for pet owners in this area to access basic preventative care at our most affordable prices. These big, busy events wouldn't be possible without volunteer support. Come help us vaccinate over 100 pets in need!

This is a 1-doctor event, but that won't stop us from helping a lot of pets out there get their vaccines :)

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

Be part of the 31st annual Dogtober Fest -- one of the biggest fall events for dogs and their families in the Kansas City area! With over 100 vendors, fun contests, and thousands of pet lovers, this is an incredible chance for PRCKC to connect with the community, share resources, and spread our mission to keep pets and people together.

Volunteers will help at our PRCKC info booth, greeting attendees, handing out flyers, answering basic questions, and representing our work in the community. You’ll also get to soak in the fun, see lots of dogs, and enjoy the festival atmosphere! 

Date & Time:

Sunday, October 19, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location:

Kemper Outdoor Education Center
8201 S. Jasper Bell Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Volunteer Roles:

Info Booth Ambassador – Greet attendees, distribute flyers/resources, and help engage with the community.

Additional Details:

Please dress for the weather; this event is outdoors rain or shine.

PRCKC staff will provide flyers, talking points, and everything you need for the booth.

Parking may be tight—carpool if possible.

Bring your energy, a friendly smile, and get ready for a pawsitively fun day!

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

Join us at McBee's Coffee & Carwash in Liberty, MO, for a drive-thru vaccination clinic! Volunteers help with traffic control, customer service, paperwork prep, taking payments, handing out resources, and much more! This is a great opportunity for pet owners in this area to access basic preventative care at our most affordable prices. These big, busy events wouldn't be possible without volunteer support. Come help us vaccinate over 100 pets in need!

This is a 1-doctor event, but that won't stop us from helping a lot of pets out there get their vaccines :)

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

Join us at the Pet Resource Center of Kansas City's home base for a drive-thru vaccination clinic! Volunteers help with traffic control, customer service, paperwork prep, taking payments, handing out resources, and much more! This is a great opportunity for pet owners in this area to access basic preventative care at our most affordable prices. These big, busy events wouldn't be possible without volunteer support. Come help us vaccinate over 100 pets in need at our home base!

This is a 1-doctor event, but that won't stop us from helping a lot of pets out there get the vaccines they need :)

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

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 bwasinger@prckc.org to get started.