Service-Learning OpportunitiesAt — Canine Adoption and Rescue League (CARL)

Opportunity Summary 

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Canine Adoption and Rescue League’s mission is to advocate for animal welfare, seeking to end the needless deaths of companion animals through our adoption, education, and outreach programs. Typically students assist in fulfilling the mission through walking dogs, promoting specific animals or adoption/fundraising events. Students can also help at the CARL Boutique Thrift Store, write grants or help improve facilities, such as gardening or painting.

Serve with CARL

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

*The importance of serving animals in need.
*How volunteering can impact the well-being of animals, organizations, and individuals.
*Why it is important to spay or neuter pets.

Opportunity Training 

All students must undergo an initial volunteer training. Then depending on their interest/project goals, will undergo additional training, such as dog handler training.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Working with animals poses risks, however, students who are not comfortable or are unable to work with dogs can perform other duties.

Program 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
Santa Paula, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing