Volunteer Positions Available

The Sacramento SPCA is looking for volunteers who are serious about our very special organization and are willing to make a time commitment of an average of eight hours a month for a minimum period of twelve months. Please be realistic in determining the number of hours you can give each month.

Community service student assignments do not include working directly with the animals. Learn more about youth opportunities.

Our goal is to capitalize on the many talents each one of you has to offer, but it is also important that your needs and expectations be met in the ways in which you choose to volunteer. Here's how you can help!

• Cat Socialization
  Provide exercise, play and hands-on activities for cats in the cattery.
  Training: Orientation, 2 Workshops, & Minimum 3 mentor sessions
  
• Dog Socialization
  Provide exercise, play, leash manners and hands-on activities for dogs in the kennels. Dog walks and playtime are on SSPCA property.
  Training: Orientation, 2-4 Workshops, & Minimum 3 mentor sessions
  
• Grooming
  Bathe and groom dogs and cats to make them as attractive as possible for potential adopters.
  Training: Orientation, 2-4 Workshops, & Minimum 1 mentor sessions
  
• Adoption Counselors
  Work with the public to find the best match between families and shelter pets. Educate potential adoptees of pet responsibilities, pet costs and behavior issues.
  Training: Orientation, 2-4 Workshops, & minimum 3 mentor sessions
  
• Handy Person
  Help shelter with various "odd jobs" as well as pick ups and deliveries.
• Greeter
  Assist/direct the public and provide information about the SSPCA.
  Training: Orientation and specific training for duties
• Pet of the Week
  Select and transport shelter animals to local TV and radio stations for "Pet of the Week" segments. Weekday morning availability is necessary. Transportation vehicle is provided.
  Training: Orientation, 2-4 Workshops, & Minimum 3 mentor sessions
• Mobile Adoption
  Select animals, bathing them if necessary, and feature them at various mobile sites throughout the Sacramento area. Communicate with the public about the SSPCA and our animals for adoption.
  Training: Orientation, 2-4 workshops, & minimum 3 mentor sessions/li>
• Love On Loan
  Take your own pet (with certification) to senior citizens homes and other appropriate facilities to visit with residents. (Pet therapy has proven to reduce stress for individuals who are ill and the animals receive a lot of attention and socialization).
  Training: Orientation and specific training for duties.
• Humane Education
  Educate the public, in a classroom setting, on the proper and humane treatment of animals, pet-overpopulation and the general goals and concerns of the SSPCA. Teaching or public speaking experience is helpful. Weekday availability is often necessary, some weekends.
  Training: Orientation and specific training for duties
• Thrift Store
  Volunteer by helping out at the SSPCA Thrift Store at 1517 E Street in downtown Sacramento.
  Training: Orientation and specific training for duties
• Office
  Office work for SSPCA mailings; put together adoptions and educational packets; photocopy; return phone calls; file; help with other office tasks as needed.
  Training: Orientation and specific training for duties
• Fundraising and Special Events
  Help with the preparation and presentation of many events at the SSPCA. Events include the Annual Spring and Fall Book Sales, Doggy Dash, and the Reigning Cats and Dogs Gala.
  Training: Orientation and specific training for duties
• Fostering
  Provide temporary home care for shelter animals and litters who need a little extra time and attention. Learn more about fostering.
  Training: Orientation and foster care workshop