SPCA International realizes that the important services offered by any nonprofit organization are performed by a league of committed volunteers.  These dedicated individuals make a difference for both people and animals every day.  For this reason, SPCA International has developed a volunteer program to connect volunteers with shelters that need their assistance.

How You Can Help SPCA International Reach More Animals and People

Foster Care Volunteer

SPCA International receives regular requests from individuals who need foster care for all different types of animals.  This may be due to a family illness, a temporary change in living arrangements or military deployment.  During a disaster people are often desperate for a safe place to keep their animals when forced to evacuate.  The need for a foster home may be for several weeks or months.  When a foster home is available, it means an individual will not be forced permanently to give up a beloved companion.  Animals remain in the general vicinity of their permanent home so that when possible, their pet parent may visit them.  Learn More!

Volunteer Locally

Local humane societies, SPCAs, shelters and rescue groups all need your help.  We greatly encourage you to sign up to volunteer at an animal welfare organization in your area.  Many of these groups run entirely on volunteer time.  Your help can make a huge difference for these local groups and for every single animal they protect.

Every SPCA, humane society, local shelter and rescue group is individually operated with its own volunteer policies and procedures.  We suggest you search online to find shelters and rescue groups near you.  Remember, the one that appears at the top of the search list probably gets the most help, so if you keep searching down the list, you can probably find a local organization in dire need of assistance.

Volunteer Online

It may seem simple, but your volunteer participation in our online community will spread an important message and save lives.  Take a moment to sign up and then begin to engage with others in one of our far-reaching and informative forums.  Before you know it, you will find that you are connecting with like-minded people who can benefit from your know-how and passion.  Through our forums you have the opportunity to spread important messages and educate people in need of advice and direction on critical life-saving issues such as animal cruelty, reporting abuse, puppy mills, and proper pet care.  Join our online team today!