IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS FOR ADULTS 18 AND OLDER! CLICK THE JOB TITLE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Opportunities for youth service, college internships, and Paws for Love therapy pet visitation can be found by scrolling to the bottom of this page. Unless otherwise indicated, volunteer work takes place at the SPCA Serving Erie County, 300 Harlem Road in West Seneca, New York.
- Adoptions Assistant
- Animal Transport Volunteer for Investigations and Wildlife Departments
- Cat Adoption Volunteer
- Cat Colonies Assistant
- Cat Overflow Assistant
- Event Volunteer
- Foster Care Volunteer
- Humane Education Department Docent
- Laundry and Dishwashing Volunteer
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Morning Dog Volunteer in the Animal Care Department
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Offsite Adoptions Volunteer
- Paws for Love: Therapy Pet Visitation
- Petique Volunteer
- Surgical Suite Assistant
- Wildlife Services Volunteer
If making a significant difference in the lives of shelter animals is something you’re passionate about, volunteering with the SPCA might be one of the most fulfilling parts of your life!
Depending on what volunteer position you decide is right for you, you’ll have the opportunity to provide compassionate care for animals, bring pets and families together, and perform purpose-driven work!
Our goal at the SPCA Serving Erie County is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the community we serve in the most effective way possible. All volunteer assignments are decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Help us change lives!
*NOTE: The SPCA is unable to offer court-ordered adult and youth community service opportunities at this time.
Director of Volunteer Services:
Kelly Deschamps | 716-875-7360 ext. 232 | kellyd@yourspca.org
Assistant Director of Volunteer Services:
Desirea Mojica | 716-875-7360 ext. 252 | desiream@yourspca.org
YOUTH SERVICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Youth ages 13-17 help with various service tasks throughout the shelter as needed and may exercise and socialize our adoptable animals by providing them with valuable enrichment during their shelter stay. This program provides a great opportunity for youth to have hands-on interactions with animals and give back to pets and people in need while earning community service hours and honing job skills. Learn about animal behavior and other animal-related topics, and more in this exciting, hands-on volunTEEN program. Click here to register!
COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS
There are many internship opportunities at the SPCA for college students. Those interested in learning more about internships should email our director of volunteer Services, Kelly.
PAWS FOR LOVE
If you are interested in becoming a Paws for Love volunteer, please send an email to the program coordinator, Debbie.