The Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills serves the public and helps enforce California‘s anti-cruelty laws that protect animals from abuse and neglect. It also offers adoption services and volunteer opportunities.

Web pages

• Home - https://animalplace.com/

Placer County 4-H provides youth development programs through hands-on learning in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension.

Services include:

• Leadership and citizenship programs for youth
• Hands-on learning in areas like agriculture, science, and healthy living
• Volunteer mentors and community service opportunities

Web pages

• Home - https://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/

Placer SPCA provides services for the pets and people of Placer County, including dogs, cats, and small animal adoptions.

Services include:

• Pet adoptions
• Lost and found pet assistance
• Spay and neuter assistance
• Low-cost rabies and microchip clinics
• Youth programs
• Volunteer opportunities

Web pages

• Home - www.placerspca.org
• Adoption Center - https://placerspca.org/adopt-home/

Auburn Fire Department provides development and safety of the community through prevention, public education, and emergency response.

The Auburn City Fire Department operates from 3 fire stations with 24/7 coverage.

• Station No. 1 - Martin Park Fire Station (Volunteer), 485 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• Station No. 2 - Gietzen Station (Staffed), 226 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• Station No. 3 - Maidu Station (Staffed), 901 Auburn Folsom Road, Auburn, CA 95603

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/159/Fire

FieldHaven Feline Center’s FieldHaven Animal Support Team (FHAST) responds to disaster incidents by providing emergency shelter and care for cats and other small animals displaced by wildfires, evacuations, or other crises.

FHAST deploys trained volunteers and veterinary staff to offer on-site animal care, transport support, and compassionate assistance to pet owners.

The program prioritizes pet safety and trauma-informed sheltering in collaboration with local emergency response systems.

Services include:

• Emergency animal sheltering for cats and pocket pets during disasters
• On-site and off-site veterinary care for animals requiring medical support
• Transportation assistance for evacuated or rescued animals
• Volunteer response teams trained in FEMA protocols and animal disaster care
• Preparedness education, evacuation guides, and community outreach

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• FHAST - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/fhast/
• FHAST Volunteering - https://fieldhaven.com/wp-content/uploads/…

Yuba County Search and Rescue (YCSAR) is a volunteer organization under the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office that responds to emergencies and disasters. They conduct searches for missing persons, rescues, and evidence recovery using ground teams, ATVs, K-9 units, equine teams, and water rescue specialists. YCSAR also assists with evacuations during disasters and supports community events. Funded by donations and grants, members complete regular training to stay mission-ready.

Services Include:

• Search for Missing Persons – Ground, ATV/UTV, K-9, and mounted teams.

• Rescue Operations – Low-angle rope rescue, swift-water rescue, and dive support.

• Evidence Recovery – Assisting law enforcement in locating and securing evidence.

• Disaster Response – Evacuations (including animals), shelter support, and logistical aid.

• Community Support – Participation in parades, fundraisers, and public safety events.

• Mutual Aid – Assisting other counties during large-scale emergencies.

· Web pages

• Home - https…

Sutter Animal Services (SASA) provides animal control and shelter services for Sutter County, Yuba City, and Live Oak.​

Services Include:

• Animal Control: Stray pickup, bite investigations, rabies quarantine
• Licensing: Dog licenses (required for dogs 4 months+)
• Shelter & Adoption: Open-admission shelter with pet adoptions
• Public Health: Rabies prevention and bite response
• Community Outreach: Education and volunteer programs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yubacity.net/departments/sutter_animal_services/index.php

A Touch of Understanding’s mission is to encourage acceptance and respect for all individuals. ATOU's educational programs are designed to increase understanding of differences, thereby minimizing discrimination, bullying, and social isolation suffered by children and adults who are perceived as different for any reason, but especially those with disabilities.

ATOU's in-school workshop provides a potent, life-changing opportunity for students to meet people with disabilities and to experience for themselves what it may be like to have a disability. The workshop is broken up into two parts.

• Part 1: Speakers with disabilities talk about their life, their challenges, and how they achieve their goals. During the hour and a half session, students are encouraged to interact with these volunteers and ask questions.
• Part 2: Students visit activity stations where they: use a wheelchair and white cane, learn to write their names in Braille, perform a task using a mirror to simulate a learnin…

The Arc of Placer County operates programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Adult Achievement Center (AAC): Offers vocational training, daily living skills, health and fitness activities, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Located in Auburn, the program promotes independence and community engagement.
• Roseville Adult Center (RAC): Delivers vocational training, daily living practices, health and fitness, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Participants engage in community volunteer opportunities.
• Studio 700 Center for the Arts: Facilitates artistic development through creating visual art, photography, ceramics, clothing lines, short films, and performances. Artwork is sold to provide income opportunities for artists.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placerarc.org/
• Adult Achievement Center (AAC) - https://www.placerarc.org/services/adult-achievement-center/
• Roseville Adult Center - https://placerarc.org/services/roseville-adult-cente…

The City of Roseville's Volunteer Center serves as a community hub that connects Roseville residents with volunteer opportunities in the community.

Services include:

• Access to an online directory of volunteer opportunities
• Listing availability for organizations looking to post their volunteer needs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8918486