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 pre-requisite for all other training classes.

The orientation includes a presentation about the history of the Placer SPCA; our Mission, Vision and Philosophy; animal success stories, an outline of the many ways that caring volunteers can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals; and 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.  (Please bring cash or check). This materials fee enables us to continue our volunteer program without taking any money away from the support and care of the shelter animals.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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.  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. 

Click here to find out more about our volunteer orientation classes.

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.