Become a Volunteer

WHO WE ARE
The SPCA Monterey County is a non-profit animal welfare organization providing services for over 12,000 animals a year, including lost and found services, pet adoption, humane education programs, low-cost spay/neuter, humane investigations and many other services for the animals and people of Monterey County. Staffing consists of approximately 80 employees and 350+ volunteers who provide care and service, 365 days a year.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
Our mission is to assure the compassionate treatment of all animals through rescue, rehabilitation, protection, and education. Volunteers provide essential support to our programs and services that help all animals in need. We truly couldn't do it without our incredible volunteer team. Our hundreds of volunteers donate thousands of hours every year. The goal of the volunteer program is to support the mission of the SPCA Monterey County through dedicated individuals giving their time and enhancing their skills to serve our community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
More volunteer opportunities to be filled as needed.Â
TO APPLY FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Please complete our volunteer interest form, and we will email you a list of current volunteer opportunities. Be sure to read the volunteer role descriptions above, indicating age and commitment requirements for each area.
We especially need weekday volunteers in our Adoption Center.
TO APPLY FOR GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Please complete our group volunteer interest form.

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