Volunteer
Volunteers allow us to provide great care and varied enrichment to our shelter animals. We are committed to providing thorough, hands-on training with ongoing support to every volunteer.
Already a volunteer? Click the link below to log into the volunteer portal.
Who Can Volunteer
- Individuals aged 18 and older.
- Youth aged 16-17 may volunteer independently but must submit a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
- Children ages 10-15 are welcome to volunteer as part of an adult/child team, under the supervision of a trained parent or guardian. A volunteer team is one child per adult.
- Youth can also volunteer independently through one of our many Humane Education Programs.
How To Become a Volunteer
- Read through our list of current volunteer opportunities to determine which volunteer position(s) you are interested in. Make sure to click the heading to read through the full position description!
- Fill out our volunteer application. Acceptance is based on your availability and interests, as well as our current needs.
- Complete the online New Volunteer Info Session (2 hours).
- Attend an in-person Volunteer Orientation (1 hour & 15 minutes).
- Attend volunteer position-specific training.
Oakland Volunteer Opportunities
- Feline Animal Care – provide a helping hand in the daily care of our cats and kittens, including feeding and cleaning
- Canine Animal Care – keep our dogs and puppies comfy and cozy by meeting their daily needs, including feeding and cleaning
- Customer Care – greet clients and help to match adoptable animals with their forever families (18 and up)
- Shelter Care – keep the shelter sparkling and welcoming by assisting with sweeping, mopping, dishes, and laundry
- Canine Enrichment Creation & Delivery – prepare and deliver in-kennel enrichment items for our dogs and puppies
- Pet Food Pantry Assistant – bag cat and dog food into weekly portions for use in individual homes
- Pet Food Pantry Distribution – provide pet food to community members in need
- Spay & Neuter Surgery Transport– transport shelter animals to or from their spay or neuter surgery (18 and up)
- Spay & Neuter Surgery Clinic Assistant – assist staff with the daily flow of spay/neuter surgeries (18 and up)
- Shelter Medicine Surgery Assistant– assist our Shelter Medicine team before, during, and after, surgical procedures for our shelter animals (18 and up)
- Event Ambassador – raise awareness throughout the East Bay about who we are and the many programs and services we offer by tabling at community outreach events (21 and up)
- Facilities Assistant – assist with fix-it tasks and projects around the shelter (21 and up)
- Training Class Assistant – assist staff to provide scientifically supported training methods to members of the public seeking behavior resources for their dogs (18 and up, prior experience required)
Dublin Volunteer Opportunities
There is limited shift availability in Dublin.
- Customer Care/Shelter Care– greet clients and help to match adoptable animals with their forever families and keep the shelter sparkling and welcoming by assisting with sweeping, dishes, and laundry (18 and up)
- Feline Animal Care – provide a helping hand in the daily care of our cats and kittens, including feeding and cleaning
- Canine Animal Care – keep our dogs and puppies comfy and cozy by meeting their daily needs, including feeding and cleaning
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Groups of up to 6 people can schedule a one-time or weekly commitment to help keep our shelters welcoming, clean, and sparkling through Shelter Care. All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteer groups can be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Email volunteer@eastbayspca.org to inquire about scheduling availability.
Please view the full position description before emailing to schedule a group.
Contact Us
Contact our Volunteer Services Department with any questions.
volunteer@eastbayspca.org