Our Junior Volunteers (JVs) assist VBSPCA staff in the day-to-day operations of the shelter. Cleaning and other support activities are a major part of the junior volunteers’ duties. Please note that NEW JVs handle animals infrequently for the first three months of their volunteer journey. With time and experience, JVs are given more responsibility to help with direct animal care. There is very little “playtime” at any point of the program.
Interested in Applying?
Motivated self-starters make the most successful JVs. Interested teens should follow the steps listed below. We have a limited number of spots available each session, so make sure your online application is complete before submitting it, including the essay question portions.
At the end of each application period, all applications will be reviewed and each applicant will receive an email of approval or denial to the Junior Volunteer Program.
If approved, applicants will receive instructions on submitting the registration fee of $25 and registering for orientation.
Applications are due one month before each orientation to be considered for the program. Applications received after the corresponding deadline will be reviewed and considered for the following session. The below sessions are for 2025:
Session 1 Orientation – February 22nd Application period open December 22nd – January 22nd
Session 2 Orientation – May 17th Application period open March 18th – April 18th
Session 3 Orientation – August 23rd Application period open June 23rd – July 23rd
Session 4 Orientation – October 25th Application period open August 25th – September 25th
Our quarterly orientations are by invitation only. Accepted applicants will be sent an invitation to the parent/JV orientation along with instructions for signing up for orientation. If your application is not accepted, you will receive an email notification. Please note, this does not affect your ability to reapply.
For more information, please contact the VBSPCA Volunteer Team at volunteer@vbspca.com
**If you are looking for community service hours to fulfill a school requirement, please refer to the information on theSchool Community Service page.
Junior Volunteers
Junior Volunteers (Ages: 14-17)
Our Junior Volunteers (JVs) assist VBSPCA staff in the day-to-day operations of the shelter. Cleaning and other support activities are a major part of the junior volunteers’ duties. Please note that NEW JVs handle animals infrequently for the first three months of their volunteer journey. With time and experience, JVs are given more responsibility to help with direct animal care. There is very little “playtime” at any point of the program.
Interested in Applying?
Motivated self-starters make the most successful JVs. Interested teens should follow the steps listed below. We have a limited number of spots available each session, so make sure your online application is complete before submitting it, including the essay question portions.
Applications are due one month before each orientation to be considered for the program. Applications received after the corresponding deadline will be reviewed and considered for the following session. The below sessions are for 2025:
Session 1 Orientation – February 22nd
Application period open December 22nd – January 22nd
Session 2 Orientation – May 17th
Application period open March 18th – April 18th
Session 3 Orientation – August 23rd
Application period open June 23rd – July 23rd
Session 4 Orientation – October 25th
Application period open August 25th – September 25th
Our quarterly orientations are by invitation only. Accepted applicants will be sent an invitation to the parent/JV orientation along with instructions for signing up for orientation. If your application is not accepted, you will receive an email notification. Please note, this does not affect your ability to reapply.
For more information, please contact the VBSPCA Volunteer Team at volunteer@vbspca.com
**If you are looking for community service hours to fulfill a school requirement, please refer to the information on the School Community Service page.