At Pet Resource Center of Kansas City, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Every vaccination given, every pet recovering from surgery, every family supported — it all happens because people in our community choose to show up for pets and the people who love them.

Whether you’re looking to give back regularly or want to volunteer when your schedule allows, we offer a variety of meaningful opportunities to get involved.

Why Volunteer With PRCKC?

Our motto is simple but powerful: Keeping Pets and People Together. By volunteering with us, you’ll help remove barriers to veterinary care, keep pets healthy, and support families when they need our help the most..

Volunteering with PRCKC means:

• Making a direct impact on pets and their people
• Supporting affordable, accessible veterinary care
• Being part of a compassionate, mission-driven team
• Learning new skills and gaining hands-on experience
• Helping keep pets with the families who love them

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a wide range of volunteer roles so there’s something for everyone — no matter your background or availability. Many roles offer multiple shifts and flexible scheduling.

Clinic & Client Support

• Pet Check-In Captain – Welcome clients, help check pets in, and keep the day running smoothly from the very first interaction.
• Pet Arrival Coordinator – Assist with welcoming pets and people into our parking lot and ensuring a smooth flow of traffic during check-in.
• Pet Runner (AM & PM) – Bring pets into the clinic in the AM for surgery and back out to their owners in the PM once surgery is complete.
• Pet Resource Assistant (AM & PM) – Support clinic operations by cleaning, sorting, and preparing various clinic tools and pet resources.
• Spay/Neuter Clinic Assistant – Help our surgical team by supporting prep, recovery, and overall clinic flow.
• Clinic Restocker – Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are stocked and ready so our medical team can focus on patient care.

Outreach & Community Support

• Weekday Outreach Team – Assist with transporting pets, delivering supplies, and supporting community members in need.
• Wednesday Evening Outreach with Uplift! – Join our outreach efforts in partnership with Uplift to provide support directly to unhoused community members and their pets.
• Monday and Wednesday Sit-N-Serves: Help our mobile vet team serve pets and families at different locations throughout the metro.

Pet Food & Vaccination Events

• Pet Food Pantry – Assist with organizing and distributing pet food to families facing financial barriers.
• First Friday Vaccination Clinics (Independence) – Help  our mobile team run low-cost vaccination clinics in a high-need area every first Friday of the month at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
• Drive Thru Vaccination Clinics – Help our mobile team run low-cost vaccination clinics one Saturday each month at various locations throughout the metro.

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Some employers offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) — paid hours employees can use to volunteer with nonprofit organizations. If your workplace offers VTO, PRCKC is a great place to use it while making a real difference for pets in our community.

If you’re not sure whether your employer offers VTO, we encourage you to ask — you might be surprised by the options available.

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. While specific roles may have age or training requirements, many opportunities are available for:

• Individuals
• Students
• Corporate groups
• Families
• Animal lovers looking to give back

No veterinary experience is required for many positions — just compassion, reliability, and a willingness to help.

Ready to Get Involved?

If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Learn more and apply to volunteer at: prckc.org/volunteer or reach out to our team directly at [email protected].

Your time, care, and commitment help ensure that pets receive the support they deserve — and that families don’t have to face challenging moments alone.

With your help, we can continue Keeping Pets and People Together!