How do I become a Volunteer?

First, click here to review the list of volunteer opportunities we have available. If you see one or more that you are interested in pursuing, please contact our volunteer department to sign up for an upcoming volunteer orientation class. Volunteer orientations are usually scheduled the first Saturday of the month. You can review upcoming class dates by accessing our events calendar. Attendance at the Volunteer Orientation is a prerequisite for all other training classes.

Please note: Due to an urgent need for foster homes, volunteers interested in fostering kittens may take a Foster Care Class and begin fostering prior to Volunteer Orientation. Learn more.

The orientation includes a presentation about the history of the Placer SPCA, our Mission and Vision, animal success stories, and the many ways that caring volunteers can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. The class will conclude with a tour of the entire facility.

After the presentation, if you have decided that the Placer SPCA is the right volunteer fit for you, you will be invited to complete a volunteer application. A $25 materials fee will be collected at this time, which will cover the cost of a t-shirt, name badge and all training materials needed for your volunteer service. This materials fee enables us to continue our volunteer program without taking any money away from the support and care of the animals. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Upcoming Volunteer Orientation dates:

All of the above Volunteer Orientation classes are held at the Placer SPCA in Roseville. Pre-registration is required, and classes fill quickly. If you would like to attend one of the upcoming volunteer orientations, please e-mail volunteer@placerspca.org or call (916) 782-7722 x. 104 or (530) 885-7387 x. 104.  Please RSVP for the orientation you wish to attend, leaving your name and telephone number.  If the class you have selected is full, you will be contacted and offered an alternate orientation date, if one is currently available. 

Volunteer Materials
Once you have signed up for a Volunteer Orientation, please print the items below and bring them to your Orientation.

	Volunteer Application, Agreement, and Release
	Volunteer Handbook: Booklet or Large Print Version
	Outline of Volunteer Classes

Click here to find out more about our volunteer classes.

Please note: If you are seeking to become a volunteer at the Placer SPCA Thrift Store, the Volunteer Orientation class is not required. Please complete a Volunteer Application and contact pspcathrift@gmail.com or call the Thrift Store at (916) 782-2434 for training and scheduling.

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.