Our Adult Volunteer Program is designed to provide a fulfilling experience for volunteers while also serving the needs of the organization. After appropriate training, VBSPCA Adult Volunteers are able to:
walk dogs and assist in the kennel
assist in the cattery feeding and socializing our cats
assist with clerical and customer service tasks
provide home-based foster care
assist at partnering PetSmart cat adoption centers
work with children and animals through our Humane Education Department
visit residents at nursing homes through our Visiting Paws program
provide transportation for our animals to-and-from the shelter
attend special fundraising, awareness, and adoption events
and more!
We invite you to apply for our Adult Volunteer Program if you are:
18 years of age and out of high school. Any interested parties still in high school must participate in ourJunior Volunteer Program.
Able to commit to 3 hours every month
Able to bend, squat, stand, twist, and lift for extended periods of time when volunteering
Have regular access to the internet and an email address
Important Notes:
Eligibility: The VBSPCA accepts adult volunteers without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or ability. Adults who are developmentally or physically challenged must contact our Volunteer Manager to schedule a one-on-one meeting and initial orientation so we may find the best way to utilize your volunteer time at the VBSPCA.
Background Check: The VBSPCA requires ALL adult volunteer applicants to complete a standard national criminal background check. This will not check your credit. Applicants with prior felony convictions may be declined, depending on the crime.
Short-Term Volunteers: We are unable to accept applicants who cannot commit to our hourly requirement of three hours per month.
Cost: All adult volunteer applicants must pay a registration fee of $45 to cover program costs. This registration fee is non-refundable regardless if you are declined, discontinue your volunteer journey, or end the volunteer application process. Your registration includes your training, background check, volunteer t-shirt, and activation in our volunteer software.
Orientation: All Adult Volunteers are expected to attend orientation on one of the given dates to begin your volunteer journey after being accepted into the program. These orientations are from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Saturdays. Please see the below 2023 dates for Adult Volunteer Orientations.
January 7th | February 4th | March 4th | April 1st | May 6th | June 3rd July 1st | August 5th | September 9th | October 14th | November 4th
Volunteer Application Process:
Fill out the registration form below and pay the registration fee – Once you have submitted payment, you will receive a confirmation receipt email with a link to our Adult Volunteer Application. Please check the spam mail folder if it is not visible in the Inbox.
Complete Adult Volunteer Application – Once you have submitted your completed application, you will receive a confirmation receipt email with a link to Verified Volunteers to complete your background check. Please check the spam mail folder if it is not visible in the Inbox.
Once your background check is submitted and has been processed, you will receive a decision email on your volunteer status.
If accepted, you will receive a welcome letter with information on registering for orientation and our VBSPCA Adult Volunteer Program.
Volunteer group visits are also welcome at the VBSPCA, but these must be pre-scheduled with the Volunteer Manager. Contact volunteer@vbspca.com for more information.
Adults who are mentally or physically challenged in any way must contact our Volunteer Manager to schedule a one-on-one meeting and initial orientation so we may find the best way to utilize your volunteer time at the VBSPCA.
Court Ordered Community Service
If you need to acquire volunteer hours prior to a court hearing or to meet court-ordered community service requirements, there is a separate process for your registration and application. Click here for more information.Participation in and hours worked as a general adult volunteer will not count towards court-ordered community service hours.
Adult Volunteers
Our Adult Volunteer Program is designed to provide a fulfilling experience for volunteers while also serving the needs of the organization. After appropriate training, VBSPCA Adult Volunteers are able to:
We invite you to apply for our Adult Volunteer Program if you are:
Important Notes:
Eligibility: The VBSPCA accepts adult volunteers without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or ability. Adults who are developmentally or physically challenged must contact our Volunteer Manager to schedule a one-on-one meeting and initial orientation so we may find the best way to utilize your volunteer time at the VBSPCA.
Background Check: The VBSPCA requires ALL adult volunteer applicants to complete a standard national criminal background check. This will not check your credit. Applicants with prior felony convictions may be declined, depending on the crime.
Short-Term Volunteers: We are unable to accept applicants who cannot commit to our hourly requirement of three hours per month.
Cost: All adult volunteer applicants must pay a registration fee of $45 to cover program costs. This registration fee is non-refundable regardless if you are declined, discontinue your volunteer journey, or end the volunteer application process. Your registration includes your training, background check, volunteer t-shirt, and activation in our volunteer software.
Orientation: All Adult Volunteers are expected to attend orientation on one of the given dates to begin your volunteer journey after being accepted into the program. These orientations are from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Saturdays. Please see the below 2023 dates for Adult Volunteer Orientations.
January 7th | February 4th | March 4th | April 1st | May 6th | June 3rd
July 1st | August 5th | September 9th | October 14th | November 4th
Volunteer Application Process:
To register for the VBSPCA volunteer program, click here.
Volunteer Groups
Volunteer group visits are also welcome at the VBSPCA, but these must be pre-scheduled with the Volunteer Manager. Contact volunteer@vbspca.com for more information.
Adults who are mentally or physically challenged in any way must contact our Volunteer Manager to schedule a one-on-one meeting and initial orientation so we may find the best way to utilize your volunteer time at the VBSPCA.
Court Ordered Community Service
If you need to acquire volunteer hours prior to a court hearing or to meet court-ordered community service requirements, there is a separate process for your registration and application. Click here for more information. Participation in and hours worked as a general adult volunteer will not count towards court-ordered community service hours.