The County of Sonoma Animal Services department is often seeking volunteers to serve as animal companions – for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals, or as foster care providers for special needs animals. Additionally, they occasionally seek client service volunteers, photographers, and blanket makers.

Volunteers are often needed for helping with art projects and initiatives, volunteering at the Fair, and helping the Economic Development Board with their annual events. 

The County of Sonoma offers opportunities for the general public to become involved in local government by serving on local boards, commissions, committees, and task forces. This list is made up of advisory bodies for which the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors solely appoints members, or in a joint effort with other governmental bodies appoints members.

The County of Sonoma offers services and programs that support children and youth. Periodically, we seek volunteers to help with various programs such as court appointed special advocates (CASA), dental clinic at Valley of the Moon Children’s Home, and friendly visitors & tutors at Juvenile Hall.

The County of Sonoma offers services and programs to the public and specific projects may require volunteer assistance. The opportunities may vary throughout departments and programs, but volunteer support would augment the services provided to the public. Activities may include greeting clients and visitors, data entry projects, helping clients and visitors complete forms.

The County of Sonoma offers services and programs to provide crisis support through a variety of programs within the Departments of Health, Human Services, the Family Justice Center, and the District Attorney’s Office. Activities may include administrative and clerical tasks, outreach and follow up to victims, compiling statistical data, providing translation services, etc.

The County of Sonoma offers services and program that provide support in the event of a disaster. These include positions that require certification and/or extensive training and many that do not. Opportunities include administrative and clerical support, volunteer firefighters, auxiliary communications services, medical professionals in the Medical Reserve Corps, search & rescue team members, etc.

The County of Sonoma offers services and programs related to fire and emergency services. Approximately 300 fire service volunteers support 15 volunteer fire companies. Volunteers are trained and certified to manage a variety of emergencies including fire suppression and rescuing trapped victims. Opportunities also exist to provide support in the areas of administrative and clerical work, mechanical maintenance for firefighting equipment, and fundraising efforts.