Our volunteers are an integral part of our organization, providing crucial support and assistance in various aspects of our work. 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, and outreach programs, our volunteers play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission of improving the lives of animals in our community. 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 assist by taking care of the dogs and puppies at adoption days - take them for walks, keep them comfortable, snuggle and cuddle them and of course, show them off to all the visitors at the Market. 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 in 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 since Cape Town is so big! 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 event and in the run up to the event, for example collecting prizes, so if you’re up for helping us when we do host events, we would be most grateful.
RUN YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
You can start and 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. We will take it from there but any contacts or suggestions on who could assist us with our needs, would be amazing.
VOLUNTEER YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
It doesn’t matter what your profession might be, we guarantee there is something you can do for LEAPS, whether it be social media skills, accounting, writing skills – 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 absolutely no where to put the pet.
We can safely say that fostering is probably on the top of our list of needs. 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
0824478866
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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.
