Service Learning Opportunities
Ahead With Horses AWH's mission is to maximize the potential of disabled, disadvantaged, and special-needs children by providing developmental therapy, education and recreation through horses and related experiences. Contact: Joyce Davison, aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com or 818-767-6373 Danny’s Farm Danny’s Farm was created to provide meaningful employment and volunteer opportunities for adults and teenagers with disabilities. Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Altadena, California, Danny’s Farm is a safe, nurturing environment that promotes independence and provides vocational training. Contact: dannysfarm@yahoo.com or 626-797-FARM Lifeline for Pets, Inc. Lifeline for Pets is a no-kill animal rescue group based in Pasadena, California. We provide care and cage-free shelter for homeless cats and dogs until a loving home can be found for them. Our goal is to help these deserving animals have a long, happy life! Contact: Kathy, info@iifelineforpets.org or 626-797-1753 Los Angeles Zoo To serve the community, the Los Angeles Zoo will create an environment for recreation and discovery; inspire an appreciation of wildlife through exhibitry and education; ensure the highest level of animal welfare; and support programs that preserve biodiversity and conserve natural habitat. Contact: Martha Thompson, volunteers@lazoo.org or 323-644-4703 Move A Child Higher (MACH1) MACH 1 (Move A Child Higher) is a therapeutic horseback riding program that offers equine assisted activities to disabled riders and is based in the Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena. Contact: Joy Rittenhouse, joymach1@vahoo.com or 626-798-1222 The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an independent, donor-supported, non-profit agency that provides animal care for abandoned and homeless animals. An open door agency, PHS welcomes and cares for all animals in its service area regardless of age, medical condition, breed or any other criteria. Contact: Sandy DeMarco, sandy@phsspca.org or 626-792-7151 x104
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