Meet the Animals

• See adoptable dogs
• See adoptable cats
• Adoption fairs

Apply to Adopt

• Apply to adopt a dog
• Apply to adopt a cat
• The adoption process

How to Help

• Donate
• Become a foster home
• Volunteer

More Info

• About our organization
• Success stories
• More resources

Volunteer opportunities

We're happy you're interested in becoming a Companions in Waiting volunteer. We are always in need of volunteer foster homes, and we encourage you to consider becoming a foster home for a Companions in Waiting animal. We also rely on volunteers for other needs. Below is a list of ways you can help CIW with the gift of your time.

• URGENT: Adoption Fair Transportation
  Beginning in January 2010, we need someone with a van, SUV or large station wagon to pick up animals at one or more foster locations, transport them to our adoption fair location, and return them afterwards. Your vehicle needs to be large enough to accomodate several animal carriers as well as folding tables and cages. Our fairs take place from late morning to mid-afternoon on Saturdays, Sundays, and some Fridays. This is a temporary need while our primary animal transporter is unavailable. See our fair schedule for a list of fair locations.
• Cat Care Volunteer
  Can you commit one hour twice weekly to caring for some of our foster cats and kittens? Primary responsibilities are socializing cats and kitten, and litterbox cleaning. Some of the kittens that come into our care are shy, and the chance to play with you helps them become friendly and confident. This position takes place at one of our foster homes in Menlo Park, California.
• Adoption Fair Staff
  We hold adoption fairs in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Half Moon Bay. We need volunteers who can learn the Companions in Waiting adoption policies, work with the public, and commit to attending a certain number of adoption fairs monthly to help facilitate adoptions. If you love animals, helping them find loving homes is a highly rewarding experience.
• Communications Director
  Strong writing skills and a love of companion animals are the requirements for this position. We're looking for a Communications Director who can compile information for our annual newsletter, write articles and put it all together for publication.