Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer at Placer SPCA independently. We also offer Junior Team volunteer opportunities. Juniors must be 15 years of age or older and be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.

While volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to serve independently, we understand that many young people are eager to make a difference. We’re grateful for that passion! Please visit our Youth Services section to explore meaningful opportunities designed specifically for individuals under 18 years of age.

Glad you asked! Whether you want to work with dogs, cats, critters or people – we have opportunities for everyone!

Click here for a list of opportunities available.

Placer SPCA hosts monthly volunteer orientations at our Adoption & Education Center located at 200 Tahoe Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678.

You must be registered to attend an orientation. To get started, we ask that you complete and submit a Volunteer Interest Form.

Our volunteer orientation is designed to prepare you for a meaningful and successful experience with our organization. During this session, you’ll learn about our mission, values, and the impact of the work we do. We’ll review volunteer roles and responsibilities, safety guidelines, and policies and procedures. Our volunteer orientation also provides an opportunity to meet our team, ask questions, and ensure you feel confident and supported in your volunteer role.

We ask our volunteers to commit to at least four (4) hours of volunteer service per month for at least six (6) months.

To ensure the safety and success of both our volunteers and the animals in our care, all volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation before beginning service.

Depending on the role you choose, additional specialized training sessions will be provided. These trainings are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to perform your volunteer duties effectively and safely.

Details about training pathways and required courses will be shared during Volunteer Orientation.

Yes! We proudly offer one-time volunteer projects for businesses, community groups, and workplace teams looking for meaningful team-building experiences.

Corporate/group volunteer days are a hands-on way to:

• Strengthen teamwork and collaboration
• Give back to the community
• Support animal welfare in a direct, impactful way

Projects may include large-scale cleaning and organizing, donation sorting, facility improvement projects, event support, and supply drives.

We are happy to work with your organization to coordinate a project that fits your group size and schedule. Please contact our Community Engagement team at volunteer@placerspca.org.

We love that you want to give back to your community by working with animals.

If you’re working on a school service project, earning class credit, or completing community service through another organization (like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.), we’d love to connect with you before you get started! Our Community Engagement team is happy to chat about available opportunities and help you find a project that fits your school or organization’s requirements.

To learn more, please visit our Youth Services page for more information.

Currently, the Placer SPCA does not offer court-ordered volunteer/community service.

Spend meaningful time with our dogs while helping them stay happy, healthy, and ready for their forever homes.

Whether you’re taking a dog out for a walk, tossing a ball in the yard, or simply sitting quietly to offer companionship, your time makes a huge difference. These interactions provide essential exercise, mental stimulation, and positive social experiences that help build confidence and reduce stress.

There are four distinct levels and training pathways for our dog volunteers. Each level requires specific training (virtual and in-person), as well as hands-on skills tests.

• Level 1: Habitat Hero
• Level 2: Out & About Habitat Socializer
• Level 3: Out & About Play Yard
• Level 4: Out & About Neighborhood Walks

Calling all cat lovers! Become a Cat Habitat Hero to work with cats and kittens, keeping them well socialized and exercised. Your interaction with them helps decrease their stress, keeps them healthy, and increases their adoptability.

If you’ve got a soft spot for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, or other critters – this is the role for you! Become a Rabbitat Hero to work with these animals to keep them well socialized and exercised to decrease their stress and to help them be more adoptable.

There is nothing more special than helping an animal find the right home. Our “Get Acquainted Team Members” (AKA adoption counselors) play a critical role in creating successful matches between animals and families. In this role, you will provide guidance and counseling to potential adopters during the process of selecting the right match.

As a greeter, you are the first friendly face visitors see when they walk through our doors. This role is essential in creating a welcoming, positive experience for potential adopters, volunteers, and community members.

It can be messy work, but it’s vital. Your efforts ensure every animal has a clean, safe, and comfortable environment while they await adoption. You can assist with essential daily operations, including:

• Laundry
• Assembling litter boxes and cage linings
• Sorting donations
• Sanitizing toys and supplies
• Organizing food and equipment
• General cleaning and restocking
• Recycling
• Clean animal habitats

Looking to support our mission while avoiding the more physically demanding aspects of animal care? Administrative and Event Volunteers help power our organization behind the scenes.

Opportunities include:

• Data entry
• Mailings (including handwritten envelopes) and other office projects
• Event planning, setup and breakdown

Our fundraising events simply wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of these volunteers. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, or enjoy engaging with the public, this role offers a meaningful way to contribute.

Want to get out into the community and share information about our programs and services while showcasing the amazing animals we have for adoption? Join our Community Engagement Team!

The Community Engagement Team represents Placer SPCA at various fairs, markets, community events, parades, etc. Think of yourselves as Placer SPCA ambassadors.

We are always eager to welcome more fun and friendly faces to the Placer SPCA Thrift Store. Volunteers help with sorting donations, pricing items, setting up displays, cashiering and assisting customers.