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An organization like
the Placer SPCA is only as good as our
volunteers - and our volunteers are the
best!
With the dedicated assistance of our
volunteers, the Placer SPCA is able to
maintain high quality care of the animals
and continue its life saving work through
innovative programs and services to the
community. If you love animals and would like to
make a difference in their lives, we would
love for you to join our team of dedicated
volunteers.
Volunteer
Opportunities
The Placer SPCA has
many opportunities for people to participate
including socializing our cats; exercising,
training & grooming our dogs; helping in the
office; working on special projects or
fundraisers; being an advocate for
spay/neuter; humane education or adoptions.
Click here for
information on the process to become a
volunteer.
We accept volunteers
over the age of 18 and ask for a commitment
of 4 hours of volunteer service per month
for at least 6 months. Those ages 13
through 17 may be accepted into our Junior
Volunteer Program, which requires the
complete participation of the
parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must
be responsible for the supervision of the
junior in the orientation process, all
training sessions and volunteer service.
For children under
the age of 13, please check the “Education"
section of our website
for information on our Youth for Animals
Club, Humane
Kids Camp, scout/school
programs and community service
opportunities.
To view our Volunteer
program brochure, please click on
the pdf files below.
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Featured Volunteer -
March 2010
Rick Knapp with Jordan
What motivated you to volunteer at the Placer SPCA? When I retired in 1999, I took my first volunteer class. The first time I put a leash on a dog, I knew I would be doing this for a very long time to come. Knowing I was helping the dogs get ready for their forever home by walking and socializing them gave me a whole new purpose in life.
What do you like best about volunteering? I feel the dogs give me more than I give them in terms of peace of mind. No matter the degree of difficulties in my life, I know all I have to do is go to the center, put a leash on a dog, and within seconds, all is right with the world.
What do you like best about the Placer SPCA?
I enjoy the comradery of the management and staff at the PSPCA. Every person I encounter has a single purpose, that being the care and well-being of all the animals at the center. My interaction with these professionals as well as all the other volunteers has made my time here one of the most pleasurable experiences I have ever had.
How many animals do you have at home? Out cat, Gizmo, is about 12 years old and has brought so much love to us. Jake the dog is my best friend. We found him at the PSPCA almost 11 years ago.
All of our volunteers are special! Once a month, an active volunteer is randomly selected to feature on this page. It could be you! Sign up for a Volunteer Orientation and join our team. |
