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

Students Who Are Looking For Projects or Short-Term Volunteering Opportunities:

Please check out our "How Kids Can Help Animals" page.  The volunteer department can sign-off on up to 5hrs per student per year.  Donations can be dropped off between 11am-5pm during our public hours.  If you're making dog treats, please make sure to provide a list of ingredients.  If you need to have hours signed off,  please click here to set up a drop off time.

TO APPLY FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Please complete the steps below.  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.

Step 1 - Complete the volunteer application

Adult Application 

Junior Application (12-17 years old) 

Step 2 - Sign up for your volunteer orientation - Click Here!

TO APPLY FOR GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Please complete our group volunteer interest form.