Volunteer

We Need Your Help!
As a volunteer there are many jobs you can do that will free our staff to spend more time helping the dogs and cats.

Standard Volunteer Application

Dog's Day Out Application

Under 18 Cat Socialization Volunteer Application

Community Service (Court Ordered OR Suggested Prior to Court)
Volunteer Application
Must be at least 21 years old

Volunteer Opportunities May Include:

Event Volunteer

Animal Groomer

Transporter

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: typically on Saturdays or Sundays; hours depend on the event

Duties: transport supplies and animals to and from the event, set-up and break down cages and crates, care for dogs during the event, speak with potential adopters, talk to the public about the shelter, and help with the event as needed

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: needed at the shelter daily between 9AM and 5PM

Duties: bathe and dry dogs and puppies,
brush dogs and cats, clip toenails, and
report any skin medical issues observed during grooming

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: days and times vary, generally week-days

Duties: take cats and dogs to the vet’s office to be spayed/neutered or for medical treatment

Cat Socializer

Dog Walker

Yard Worker

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: needed at the shelter daily between 9AM – 5PM

Duties: pet and play with cats and kittens, clip toenails, brush fur, during hours the shelter is open to the public assist with showing cats to potential adopters, report observations about the behaviors of specific cats to shelter staff

Laundry

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: needed at the shelter daily between 9AM – 5PM

Duties: take dogs out for walks, socialize dogs, report observations about the behaviors of dogs walked to shelter staff.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST18 YEARS OLD.

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: days and times worked are flexible

Duties: mow the grass, edge around the sidewalks and trails, trim bushes, weed flower beds, rake leaves, lay mulch, remove branches from trails.

Write Letters

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: needed at the shelter daily between 9AM – 5PM

Duties: pet blankets, towels, and other items create a backlog of laundry that takes up valuable staff time. Come do laundry with the shelter's washers and dryers.

Email: volunteer@fspca.org for more information

Hours Worked: Work from home!

Duties: write thank you notes or letters to donors, volunteers, sponsors, and other writing jobs that come up.

To Report Stray, Neglected or Abused Animals Call: 434-589-8211

Volunteer

Standard Volunteer Application

Dog's Day Out Application

Under 18 Cat Socialization Volunteer Application

Community Service (Court Ordered OR Suggested Prior to Court) Volunteer Application Must be at least 21 years old

Volunteer Opportunities May Include:

Event Volunteer

Animal Groomer

Transporter

Cat Socializer

Dog Walker

Yard Worker

Laundry

Write Letters

Community Service (Court Ordered OR Suggested Prior to Court)
Volunteer Application
Must be at least 21 years old