SPCA of Northern Nevada Volunteer Program
We Are So Happy That You Are Interested in Volunteering at the SPCA!
SPCA of Northern Nevada volunteers donate their time, compassion and hearts to make every day special for the animals waiting for their forever homes. Volunteers are the backbone of the SPCA and help fulfill our mission within the shelter, thrift store, and in the community.
The decision to volunteer should be made with the understanding of the commitment and requirements it demands. All volunteers must be 18 year of age or older. If you are between 12–17 years of age, you may volunteer with a parent or legal guardian who is also a volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please come to the shelter and fill out an application or you can register online (see form below) and you will be contacted with more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer — Once you attend the volunteer orientation, all shelter volunteer positions begin in our volunteer level.
- Before taking training classes, animal handlers must commit a minimum of 2 hour per week for the first 6 months. For administrative tasks, we ask for a commitment of 8 hours per month minimum.
- Mentor Level — To move to this position, volunteers must have successfully completed Volunteer Level requirements, all additional training required and has achieved 100 volunteer hours. A 4 hour commitment per week is required to remain an active volunteer.
- Ambassador Level — To move to these volunteer positions volunteers must have successfully completed Mentor Level requirements, all additional training required and be an active volunteer for one year. A 20 hour commitment per month is required to remain an active volunteer.
- Non-direct animal care Opportunities — We also offer other volunteer opportunities outside of the shelter environment which still benefit the animals. Volunteers must attend the volunteer orientation and complete any additional training required. A 4 hour commitment per month is required to remain an active volunteer. These activities could include Special Events, Clerical (assist with basic clerical duties which may include data entry, filing, answering and returning calls, etc.), Thrift Store Associate (assist with unloading donated items and maintaining the facility and helping the public).
Thank you for considering donating your time and love to the SPCA of Northern Nevada.
