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 for a special, FREE vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 30th in Swope Park!

Presented by Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley, and in partnership with the KC Neighborhoods Department, Union Hill Animal Hospital, and KC Pet Project, we will provide FREE VACCINATIONS to 200 pets with proof of KCMO residency. Our ultimate goal is to help the 3rd district prevent the continued rise in parvo cases that they're seeing, as well as microchipping as many pets as possible to help lost pets get back home!

Volunteers are responsible for many aspects of these events: Customer service, prepping paperwork, running pets, prepping vaccines, taking notes, taking payments, handing out resources, and more!

Our goal is to serve 200 pets at this special event! We need about 20-30 volunteers, so if you have a friend, family member, or coworker who would like to join the fun, please email us at volunteer@prckc.org. 

 

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.

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.

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.