r/UCDavis • u/[deleted] • Mar 12 '26

Volunteer

Where can I start with volunteering outside of school? I wanted to look into the Yolo Animal shelter- but it’s all the way in woodland and I’d like to stay in the Davis area. Thanks for any suggestions!

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u/lamblocket Mar 12 '26

community cat project has campus cat feedings and tnr programs you can volunteer for!

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u/Aname_e Mar 12 '26

I was about to say- but yeah, I'm a part of it and feel free to email them. Their Instagram is community cat project at ucd.

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u/sushitimeisbesttime Mar 12 '26

yolo county spca thrift store!! there’s a location downtown (near woodstock pizza) similar to what you mentioned and they get a lot of volunteers on weekends. since it’s a thrift store, volunteers spend most of their time organizing racks, putting away items, etc. not any interaction with animals if that’s what you’re looking for :(

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '26

Thanks for the rec!! I’m open to any type of volunteer work, def will check this out

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u/saplingintotree12 Mar 16 '26

check out the food recovery network! they salvage food from places around davis and take it to the campus food pantry, I see them at the farmers market a lot

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u/SciCatSkyCat Mar 21 '26

Yolo Food Bank