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 Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center in Kansas City, Kansas, for a drive-thru vaccination clinic. Volunteers help with traffic control, customer service, paperwork prep, taking payments, handing out resources, and more! This is an 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 2-doctor event, meaning we need double the volunteers. Invite a friend! :)

NORTHLAND NEIGHBORHOODS INC. IS HOSTING US FOR ANOTHER PAWSITIVE PROTECTION EVENT WITH THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2025!!

Join PRCKC and our community partners for a special Pawsitive Protection KC Event, where we'll be providing free vaccines and microchips to pets in need -- all at no cost to pet owners with proof of KCMO residency! This event is sponsored by Northland Neighborhoods Inc., and is part of a citywide initiative to make preventatives more accessible and help reduce pet illness and homelessness across the metro. Events like this special Saturday event are extremely important to our community, and we could NOT do it without incredible volunteers like you.

Note: Volunteers must have a reliable mode of transportation to drive their own vehicle to meet up with the team at the event's location. On slow business days, volunteer shifts may end early.

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

Ideal Volunteer Traits:

Prompt and dependable.Great with multitasking and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.Comfortable engaging with the public.Able to exhibit excellent customer service.Able to work well in a team setting and follow instructions.Comfortable working on their feet and able to lift.Bilingual (Spanish & English) volunteers are a huge plus (but not required!)

Volunteer Roles Include:

Greeting and checking in clients.Prepping paperwork and service forms.Running pets to/from the mobile clinic.Assisting with vaccine and supply prep.Collecting payments for any additional services.Answering questions and sharing pet care resources.Supporting team operations and flow wherever needed.

No veterinary experience is needed -- just a love for helping people and pets :)

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

Ready to make a direct impact for pets and the people who love them?

Sign up now to join us for this one-of-a-kind Pawsitive Protection Free KC Vaccination Clinic sponsored by Northland Neighborhoods Inc., September 20th!

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.

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.