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Each year the Vancouver Animal Hospital of the BC SPCA relies on hundreds of volunteers, who have a variety of interests and talents, to provide assistance and improve the welfare of animals in our care.
Volunteer at the BC SPCA
The BC SPCA Vancouver Animal Hospital welcomes volunteers to foster animals, assist with feeding, socializing animals, dog walking, cage cleaning, laundry, and assisting staff. If you are interested in helping, please leave your name and telephone number on our Volunteer Line at (604) 709-6700. Visit our main volunteer section page for more information.
See below for a brief description of volunteer activities and date/time committments.
Small Animal and Cat Care |
In these programs, you help make our animals comfortable by ensuring that their cages are clean and their needs are met.
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Animal Grooming |
Assist with brushing and washing the animals.
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Dog Walking |
You're in for an enthusiastic welcome if you sign up for this program. Dog walking operates rain or shine! (Minimum 15 minute walk)
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Animal Fostering |
We care for more than a thousand stray animals each year. Many of these strays find good homes when they are healthy, but there is limited kennel space to house animals with long-term injuries.
The goal of the Foster Program is to find temporary homes where animals can heal in a caring family environment. In addition to injured animals, foster homes are needed for kittens too young to be adopted.
The SPCA provides all medication and equipment -- foster families are asked to provide food and tender loving care. It may be necessary to bring the animals to the hospital at regular intervals for check-ups and treatment.
When the animals are healthy, these become available for adoption at one of our shelters.
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Visit the Volunteer Section of our main website for more information, and to apply online.
If you can help provide a foster home for an animal in need, please call us at (604) 879-3571. Phones are answered in person Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. |
Volunteer Resources
Please download and read the following before committing to become a BC SPCA Volunteer.
BC SPCA Volunteer Orientation Manual (PDF format, 103 KB)
BC SPCA Volunteer Handbook (PDF format, 434 KB)
BC SPCA Code of Ethics (PDF format, 100 KB)
If you are interested in the volunteer dog walking program, please download and read the DogSense Branch Volunteer Program Manual:
DogSense Branch Volunteer Walking Program Manual (PDF format, 388 KB)
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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