Feed your passion for saving the lives of helpless animals by joining our amazing volunteer team!
Volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s about growing, connecting, and seeing the direct impact of your kindness.
Find Your Community: Connect with a like-minded team of people who share your passion for animal welfare and community upliftment. Boost Your Wellbeing: It’s a proven fact—helping animals reduces stress and increases happiness. There’s nothing quite like the gratitude of a wagging tail. Develop New Skills: Whether it’s event planning, or creative content creation, you’ll gain experience that lasts a lifetime.
We Need Your Unique Talents
We don’t just need "hands on deck"—we need creative minds. Because our work involves education and community engagement, we welcome volunteers from all walks of life:
Creative Spirits: Are you a photographer, writer, or social media whiz? Help us tell the stories of the animals we serve. Passionate Educators: Love working with people? Help us share vital pet care knowledge in townships and schools. Energetic Helpers: From organizing supplies to helping on the ground during campaigns, your energy keeps us moving. All Ages Welcome: We believe you’re never too young (or too old) to be a hero for animals. We encourage students and families to get involved and learn the value of compassion together.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteers are an integral part of LEAPS, providing crucial support and assistance in various aspects of our organisation. Their dedication, hard work and passion for helping animals are truly inspiring, and we are incredibly grateful for their contributions.
From fostering animals in need to helping with adoption events, fundraising, education and outreach programs, our volunteers play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission of improving the lives of animals wherever possible. Without their help and support, we would not be able to reach as many animals in need as we do. We are proud to have such a wonderful network of volunteers and fosters who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of animals.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
You will meet wonderful animal lovers in the Western Cape who are deeply dedicated to saving the lives of animals that almost didn't get a chance for a tomorrow.
We have opportunities for you to help as much as your schedule allows in every area of our organisation.
As a LEAPS volunteer you will help take care of the dogs and cats at adoption days - take the dogs for walks, keep them comfortable and calm, snuggle and cuddle them and of course, show them off to all our visitors. We will brief you fully on the adoption process so that you can answer any questions that come your way.
ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTING ANIMALS
We rescue animals up the West Coast and foster them in the Cape Town area. We often need lifts from Lamberts Bay to Cape Town and from Vredenburg to Cape Town. We also need lifts in Cape Town - picking up and dropping off dogs, puppies, cats or kittens, generally from a vet in Cape Town to a foster home.
CONDUCT HOME CHECKS
Before placing an animal in a foster home or in a forever home, we do a home check. This is standard practice internationally. It allows us to meet the family, double-check the information provided and gives us an opportunity to make sure the home is safe and suitable for the animal.
LEAPS has a network of volunteers throughout Cape Town who can assist with home checks. We always need more volunteers for home checks and we do try and have as many home check volunteers in as many areas as possible.
ASSIST AT OUR FUNDRAISING EVENTS
We always need extra hands at fundraising events and in the run up to the event, for example collecting prizes. If you’re up for helping us when we do host events, we would be most grateful.
RUN YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
You can run your own campaign to raise funds for LEAPS! Whether it’s a book sale amongst friends, a quiz night at your local restaurant, a raffle or more, there are many ways for you to Help the Paw. We would love to hear from you with your ideas.
INTRODUCE US TO DONORS
If you have any donor contacts, please introduce us. Any contacts or suggestions as to who could assist us with our needs would be so appreciated.
VOLUNTEER YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
It doesn’t matter what your profession or skill set might be. We are confident there is a way you can help LEAPS, whether it be your social media, marketing, accounting, grant writing skills, web design or creative ideas – there is no limit to what we need.
FOSTER A PET
LEAPS does not have a shelter or kennel facilities. We rely solely on the kindness and generosity of fosters who open their homes and hearts to animals needing a place to stay while we find them their forever homes.
We are always looking for foster homes for our dogs, puppies, cats or kittens to make sure we can remove them from unwanted situations as quickly as possible. Without fosters we are often left with the heart-breaking decision to leave a pet in a place we don’t want it to be until a foster becomes available because we have no alternative.
We cover all costs whilst you are fostering so all you need to give is LOVE!
HELPING THE PAW
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Let us know how you would like to get involved in helping the paw by filling out the form.
You can also get in touch using the methods below.
info@leaps.co.za
082 447 8866
START VOLUNTEERING TODAY
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide a better life for animals in need by ensuring they have a safe, healthy and loving home. We strive to support and empower pet owners, educate the community on responsible pet ownership and provide high-quality care and shelter to animals in need. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where every animal has a loving family that cherishes them and treats them with the care and respect they deserve.
