Wanda is an amazing volunteer and a very lovely lady who gives the shelter so much of her time. She is very dedicated and comes in to work whether it's rain or shine, if she is feeling good or not. She assists with surgeries and everything medical on Tuesday's. She also comes in every Thursday to help clean cat cages. Marissa, our Kennel Attendant, says whenever she is extremely short handed, she knows she can always count on Wanda to come in and help out with whatever needs to be done, even if it is at the last minute. Marissa would like to personally thank Wanda for all she does around the shelter. Marissa says Wanda has saved the day many, many times!

Wanda is a very accurate and observant surgical monitor. She is good at communicating with the staff regarding the conditions of the animals. She is willing to work over her scheduled shift time to help complete a heavier than normal surgical schedule. It is unanimous that Wanda is a very kind and pleasant volunteer to work with. She is a valued asset to the shelter, to the medical team, and to the cats.

For these reasons and so many more, Wanda is our Volunteer of the Month!

Becoming a Volunteer:

In order to qualify to become volunteer with the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) an applicant must be 18 years of age or older, commit to 8 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months and undergo a minimal police background check which is required by the City of Burbank. Approved volunteers may choose to assist in any of the following categories: dog care, cat care, rabbit care, administrative tasks, Senior Pet Therapy, kitten fostering or assisting the veterinarian staff. Before completing an application form, each prospective applicant must first attend an orientation.

If you are under 18 years of age, and would like information on volunteering, please contact the Animal Shelter directly at 818-238-3340 for details.

Orientations:

An orientation is conducted each quarter, and takes approximately 1 hour. The format is an introduction to the VBAS Board, an outline of what we do followed by a walk-through of the shelter. There is a Q&A session at the end. Application forms are only available following participation in an orientation, which is limited to 20 people. (Dress code: tennis shoes/sneakers and comfortable clothing). To sign up, please click on Adult Volunteer.

To find out more about our volunteer opportunities please click below:

Kitten Foster Program

Adult Volunteer

We also have an immediate need to fill the following position:

Kitten Foster Program Manager

To learn more about this position, click here.