• Community Council (CC) ~ Would you like to become involved with our CC?  We are looking for people to help on committees such as Humane Education, Fundraising and Public Relations.  There are many opportunities for you to put your expertise to work! 

• Dog Walking ~ It doesn't take a lot of time, the exercise is great, and the dogs love it.  Bring your friends and family! Click here for information on the BC SPCA Dog Walking Volunteer program (PDF format, 388 KB)
  

• Cat Socialization Specialist (aka cat cuddler) ~ do you have a soft spot for cats?  What better way to volunteer than to spend time helping our cats feel more at home by grooming; talking to; and cuddling our feline friends.   

• Adoption Councilor ~ Help place pets into homes where they will receive good stable life-long care; help prospective pet owners in selecting a pet that will be most compatible with their lifestyle and provide educational information and advice about pet care.

Helping care for our small animals

• Fundraising Committee ~ Help our fundraising committee with events such as garage sales, dog walkathons, dances, auctions, raffles and more.

• Foster Home ~ Volunteer to become a Foster Parent and provide a temporary home for some of our shelter animals.  To read more about helping click here Foster Program   

• Adoption Follow Ups ~ Follow up on the welfare of adopted animals.  Phone calls help ensure that our animals are doing well in their new home.  Also, if the animal has not spayed or neutered prior to adoption, that this has been done within the required time frame. 

• Dog, Cat, Small Animal and Bird Care ~ Helping our shelter staff with daily tasks such as cleaning kennels, washing food dishes, cleaning and feeding the dogs, cats, small animals and birds in care, litter boxes, admittance room cat cages and laundry.  

• Community Outreach ~ Volunteers are needed for a variety of events such as our shelter open house, mall displays, and other community events where the SPCA promotes animal welfare.

• Animal Socialization ~ Help the animals feel more comfortable at the shelter by interacting with them through play, grooming, and conversation. This is an important job to help socialize the animal and therefore increase their chances of becoming adopted.

• LOOKING FOR A RIDE ! 
  Our shelter is in the fortunate position of being able to help overcrowded shelters by transferring in some of their animals and finding them homes ~ the transfer program saves lives!  We are looking for people that can help with the transferring of animals here by meeting the Petcetra van that drives down from Quesnel (usually meet the van at the West Van Branch) or driving animals over from a lower mainland shelter.  On occasion we transfer animals to the Powell River Branch and visa versa so we are also looking for people to drive up to Earls Cove.
  
   All animals are in travel carriers and ferry fares are covered ~ you do not have to commit to be available for every transfer to be a part of this very important program.

Becoming a volunteer is easy - all that's required is a few hours of your time.  However, all volunteers are screened appropriate to the position for which they apply.

 Please note that volunteers under 16 years old
 must be accompanied by an adult.