SPCA

In-shelter volunteering

These volunteer positions to support our day-to-day operations.
Volunteers help us run the Animal Care Center and support our programs.
These positions mainly have contact with the animals and with our visitors.
Options for volunteering with the Center include the following positions:

Kennel Cleaner
Primarily responsible for helping the staff clean and feed the animals in the morning
and helping to keep the animals clean and comfortable throughout the day.
Volunteers are trained in the handling of animals and cleaning.

Adoption Desk Support
Volunteers provide clerical support for the staff at the front desk.
This includes answering the phones, completing adoption paperwork, and providing general animal care information to the public. Computer knowledge is helpful and good customer service skills are a must. (12:00pm to 5:30pm daily)

Cat Socialization
Volunteers spend quality time with the cats, socializing them and helping to keep their condos clean.
Most volunteers provide 2 1/2 to 5 hours per week playing with, cleaning up after and grooming the cats.

Dog Socialization
*Dog walking and general handling, elementary obedience training focusing on good manners.
*requires a specific time commitment




Out-of-shelter volunteering

Foster Care
We often need families or individuals who are willing to offer their home on a temporary basis to animals in need.
Foster care is most frequently needed for animals that are too young to be adopted and expectant mothers.

Event Support
Raising the many thousands of dollars necessary to continue our operations every year
is a massive undertaking requiring dedicated volunteers.
We need volunteers who are willing to help plan, organize and participate in special events and fund raisers in the community.
Other jobs may include hanging posters, stuffing envelopes, and other short-term protects as needed.

Adoption Follow-up Calls
We often need volunteers to help us call past adopters about how the adopted animal is adjusting
to his or her new home and about their adoption experience at the shelter.
These phone calls can be made during office hours, but are most useful evenings and weekends.

Education
Be responsible for developing educational material in this school system.
Go to various schools and provide presentations on the welfare of animals.