WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME AN SPCA VOLUNTEER!
THERE ARE PLENTY OF JOBS TO BE DONE AT THE SPCA AND FOR THE SPCA, SO VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS GREATLY NEEDED.
As an SPCA of Luzerne County volunteer, you can make the difference in a homeless animal's life. Be a part of the caring solution and become an SPCA volunteer today!
The volunteer program is essential to continuing the mission of the SPCA of Luzerne County. Volunteers are involved in many aspects of the shelter and assist us with daily animal care, special events, fund raising, and community outreach programs. It is no exaggeration to say that without our dedicated volunteers, the SPCA could not provide the care and programming that it does.
To give you an idea of the many ways to help animals, shelter, and community, below are some areas where we can use your help.
Animal Care:
- Caring for cats at Petsmart and Petco!
- Dog exercising and bathing
- Animal socialization, enrichment, cleaning, and feeding
- Kennel card photography
Humane Education and Activities:
- School & community presentations
- In house tours
- Reading to the animals
Special & Fundraising Events:
- Large fund raising events
- Rabies & microchip clinics
- Offsite community events
- Holiday events
- Animal food, blanket, and supply collections
- Bake sales
- Musical events
- Raffles
Volunteer Requirements
The SPCA of Luzerne County wishes to be accessible to all who are interested in volunteering, however, we do have the following requirements:
- Anyone interested in walking dogs must be physically able to handle large, strong dogs!
- All potential volunteers must possess the ability to read, write, and follow simple instructions.
- All potential volunteers must attend our volunteer orientation session.
- Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older; however, children ages 15 and older may work with the animals if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
- Any student under the age of 18 wanting to complete community service hours for their senior project must have a parent or guardian present at orientation and during all volunteer hours.
How to Start Volunteering at the SPCA of Luzerne County
First, fill out and send back our Volunteer Application. Our Volunteer Coordinator will process your application in the order she receives them before contacting you to schedule you for an upcoming class. {This may take up to three weeks depending on the time of year!} Orientations are held on a bi-weekly basis, start at 5pm and are 2 hours long. You will then be considered an active volunteer and be able to start helping the homeless animals in your community! You could email applications to camos@luzernespca.org. We look forward to seeing you at the SPCA of Luzerne County! Volunteering is fun and rewarding, and most of all you get to show a homeless pet true love.
