Volunteer Opportunities From: Engage Rockhurst

Want to help animals and ensure our awesome vet team has all the supplies they need for a successful surgery day? Join PRCKC as a Pet Resource Assistant and help keep our clinic running smoothly behind the scenes!

Pet Resource Assistants play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team by helping with organization, supply prep, and day-to-day clinic tasks that make our services possible.

What You'll Do:

Volunteers in this role help with a variety of tasks, such as:

Sorting and organizing donated pet suppliesPacking pet food orders for families in needPrepping veterinary supplies (syringes, cone collars, and more)Doing surgical laundrySanitizing work areas and assisting with general clean-up and restockingWhy It Matters:

When our clinic is clean, stocked, and organized, our veterinary team can focus on what they do best -- providing top-notch care to pets who need it most.

This is a great opportunity for volunteers who enjoy staying active, being productive, and making a real difference through service.

This Role is a Great Fit If You:Work well independentlyEnjoy organizing and hands-on tasksLike helping in a supportive, behind-the-scenes wayAre open to learning and taking direction from staff

Every organized shelf, packed order, and preped supply helps us serve more pets and families across Kansas City!

Do you want to help keep pets fed and families supported right here in Kansas City!? Come be a part of our Pet Food Pantry Volunteer Team.

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC) hosts a Pet Food Pantry twice each month (one Saturday and one Monday) to provide pet food and basic supplies to families in our community who may be struggling financially. 

This program supports low-income pet owners and helps ensure that pets can stay healthy, cared for, and at home with the people who love them.

What You'll Do as a Pet Food Pantry Volunteer:

This is a completely volunteer-led initiative, and volunteers make this program possible by helping with:

Checking clients in as they arrivePreparing pet food, pantry donations, and suppliesDistributing pet food to pantry clientsOffering a friendly, welcoming presenceWhy This Matters:

This is a meaningful, direct way to serve your Kansas City neighbors while supporting pets and the people who care for them. Every bag of food makes a difference!

Volunteer Requirements:Open to individuals or small groups (up to about 5 people -- reserve spots in advance, as they are limited and fill up quickly)Great for students, service organizations, or anyone wanting to give back

Want to learn more about PRCKC?

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