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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Pennsylvania SPCA! Volunteers play an essential part in helping us meet our mission, both inside the shelters and at our community events. There are many things that a volunteer can do, including:

  • Foster an animal
  • Cat and Critter Caregiver
  • Dog Caregiver
  • Adoption Counselor Assistant
  • Adoption Event Assistant / Animal Handler
  • Special Event Assistant
  • Digital Photographer
  • Office Assistant
  • Feral Cat Clinic Assistant (held monthly)
  • Clinic Assistant (should have a med/vet background)

Ready to get started?  Great! Follow these easy steps to start the volunteer process:

1.) Submit an online application:  new volunteer application. Once your application is accepted, you will receive an email about upcoming volunteer orientation dates (attendance is mandatory to become a volunteer).

2.) Attend an Orientation: You will learn about cats and how they communicate as well as dog handling. You will have an opportunity to walk a shelter dog, so please wear long pants and comfortable shoes with closed toes.

  • T-shirts and Pennsylvania SPCA- approved leashes are mandatory . They are available to purchase for $15 each at orientation. After orientation, we will have a volunteer badge and lanyard available for you – please be sure to wear these every time you volunteer.
  • Please keep in mind that volunteers must be at least 16 years old and able to commit to approximately eight hours a month of time.

Any other questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@pspca.org to find out more about volunteering at our Philadelphia shelter. To volunteer at our branch location in Danville, PA – please contact Melonie at mbushaw@pspca.org.

Here are some other ways to help the Pennsylvania SPCA help animals:

  • Raise money for all of our sheltered animals – plan a fund-raising event with these easy tips: Event In a Box
  • Organize a toy and treat collection in your community, school or church. Our animals love to play with fun toys and enjoy tasty treats – who doesn’t?
  • Collect old linens and towels for our sick and elderly animals. The extra softness is nice to snuggle in and really eases their recovery.

 

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