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Learn more about the steps to become a BC SPCA Vancouver Branch volunteer as well as the information, orientation and training sessions we provide to help you help animals.
Steps to become a BC SPCA volunteer
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Complete an application
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Attend an Information Session
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Attend an Interview
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Complete a Criminal Record Check
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Attend a Workshop (or DVD training session)
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Attend a buddy training session
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Apply to become a BC SPCA Vancouver Branch volunteer
Calling all animal lovers! As of February 4th, the Vancouver BC SPCA Shelter is opening up to accepting new volunteers applicants.
Below are the workshop dates for 2013;
February 18 - information session from 6-8pm
March 5 - dog workshop from 6-8pm
March 6 - cat workshop from 6-9pm
March 7 - foster information session workshop from 6-8pm
May 14 - information session from 6-8pm
May 28 - dog workshop from 6-8pm
May 29 - cat workshop from 6-9pm
May 30 - foster information session workshop from 6-8pm
August 13 - information session from 6-8pm
August 27 - dog workshop from 6-8pm
August 28 - cat workshop from 6-9pm
November 12 - information session from 6-8pm
November 26 - dog workshop from 6-8pm
November 27 - cat workshop from 6-9pm
November 28 - foster information session workshop from 6-8pm
*Please note that all out volunteer opportunities are for those 19 years or older and our website will open up on the 1st of each month for the corresponding workshop dates. Due to limited space availability, we will be closing the application process after we receive 30 applicants for each of the quarterly information session dates.
Shelter animal foster care program
Currently we are in need of foster homes for both cats & dogs. All interested applicants will be required to attend an orientation, interview, complete a criminal record check and have a home check done by a BC SPCA representative. Please see the above workshop dates and volunteer process for becoming a foster home for the Vancouver BC SPCA.
Requirements
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To volunteer with the animals you must be able to volunteer a minimum two hour shift per week for at least six months. If you are unable to meet that time commitment please consider volunteering in another capacity other than with the animals, for example events or administration.
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You must be at least 19 years of age to volunteer with the animals.
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Attend all training sessions.
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