SPCA of Texas Volunteer Program
SPCA of Texas Volunteers give their hearts, their time and their all to make every day special for the pets waiting for homes. Volunteers help the SPCA of Texas fulfill our mission by assisting us in many ways.
Individuals interested in becoming regular SPCA of Texas volunteers on an ongoing basis should use this application. All volunteers are required to be 18 years of age or older. If you are between the ages of 12 and 17, you may volunteer with a parent or legal guardian if he or she also becomes a volunteer and attends with you.
Complete a Volunteer Application
We thank you for your interest in the SPCA of Texas volunteer program!
Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteers are required to be 18 years of age or older. If you are between 12 and 17, you may volunteer if a parent or legal guardian becomes a volunteer and attends with you. A volunteer department staff member will contact you and send a schedule for the next available orientation.
All volunteer positions begin in Animal Ambassador I. A time commitment of 20 hours is required within three months of the volunteer orientation. Once the 20-hour time commitment is fulfilled a volunteer can attend Animal Handling Training for direct animal interaction. 30 hours of animal handling is required to move to other program areas. Please see below for more information.
Animal Ambassador I
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Animal Ambassador Intro
Assist with basic shelter tasks |
Volunteer Orientation
Animal Ambassador Class |
20 hours completed in 3 months |
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Animal Ambassador Handler
Handle the animals, assist staff with shelter tasks |
Completion of Volunteer Orientation
Completion of Animal Ambassador Class
Animal Handling Training |
30 hours completed at own pace
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
Below are the volunteer opportunities upon completion of Animal Ambassador I. Please see below for more information.
Animal Ambassador II
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Training Required |
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Animal Enrichment
Provide training and socialization enrichment to the animals |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
PET Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Fostering
Provide temporary homes to the animals |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
Foster Class |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Adoption Counseling
Assist the public make the best possible match |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
Adoption Counseling |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Medical Services Assistant
Assist in the clinic with basic tasks |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
Clinic Intro Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
Below are the volunteer opportunities upon completion of Animal Ambassadors I and actively volunteering for 1 year.
Animal Ambassador III
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Training Required |
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SWAT Team
Assist the staff with rescues & seizures |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
One year as active volunteer
SWAT Team Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Admitting Assistant
Assist in admitting with the intake of animals |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
One year as active volunteer
Admitting Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Animal Care Technician Assistant
Assist the staff with the evaluation of animals |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
One year as active volunteer
Animal Care Tech Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Livestock Assistant
Assist the staff with various tasks |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
One year as active volunteer
Livestock Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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Veterinary Technician Assistant
Assisting in the clinic with advanced tasks |
Completion of Animal Ambassador I
One year as active volunteer
Clinic Tech Training |
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
Non direct animal interaction opportunities
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*Humane Education Docent
Attend various functions as a representative of the SPCA of Texas |
Completion of Volunteer Orientation
Completion of Animal Ambassador Class
Pet Docents must be registered with Delta Society |
Attend 3 visits with Humane Educator
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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*Social & Therapeutic Programs
Compassion Connection volunteers visit facilities with pet such as hospitals and nursing homes
Pet Grief Counselors assist those grieving the loss of a beloved pet |
Completion of Volunteer Orientation
Completion of Animal Ambassador Class
Compassion Connection volunteers must be registered with Delta Society
Pet Grief volunteers must attend Pet Grief Counseling Training |
Attend 3 facility visits with assigned Compassion Connection team
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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*Special Events
Assist with various special events benefiting the SPCA of Texas |
Completion of Volunteer Orientation
Completion of Animal Ambassador Class |
Attend all scheduled Special Events meetings
4 hours per month to remain active SPCA of Texas Volunteer |
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