If you are 12 to 17 years of age and would like to become a Junior Volunteer, The SPCA for Monterey County has many valuable opportunities to offer!  Junior Volunteers may choose from a variety of volunteer positions, including working directly with the animals, assisting with shelter tasks and many other on or off-site volunteer activities. 

The SPCA offers the following four options for Junior Volunteers:

• General Junior Volunteer Program
  Volunteer with an adult partner to help animals
• Youth Community Service Program
  Provide general short-term tasks or service projects with the help of an adult partner
• Junior Apprenticeship Program
  For high-school students only who meet eligibility requirements. Junior Apprentice Program volunteers work closely with SPCA staff to learn about careers with animals
• Service Learning Program
  Coordinated with academic institutions and designed to meet specific class requirements

How to Become an SPCA Junior Volunteer
Simply fill out our Volunteer Application.  Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule an appointment to meet with us and learn how you can help The SPCA rescue and care for animals who need us.   

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