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VBSPCA Volunteer Program Basic Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of ageAND out of high school
  • Must attend a general orientation
  • Depending on the area(s) to which you are assigned, you may be required to attend additional trainings and orientations.
  • Must pay a $25 volunteer initiation fee. This fee, payable at orientation, will help offset the costs of your training and required Volunteer T-shirt; and is nonrefundable.

VBSPCA Volunteer Opportunities
With our flexible program, you are able to choose your own path of volunteerism through our many programs.
Animal Care: Assist with cleaning, general animalcare, positive-reinforcement training, animal socialization, and adoption of animals in the shelter or at Offsite Adoption Events and learn about providing foster care for VBSPCA animals in your own home!
Wildlife Rehabilitation, Rescues, & Transport: The VBSPCA is a state and federally permitted Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Learn about how to be involved by rescuing injured and orphaned wildlife, responding to natural and manmade disasters, & transporting animals to area rehabilitators.
Humane Education& Pet Therapy Programs: Join our robust Humane Education Department and visit kids in schools, teach lessons of tolerance, compassion, and empathy, and help promote the VBSPCA! Provide tours to kids groups, assist at children’s birthday parties and summer/spring/day camps, and provide much-needed Pet Therapy to children (and the elderly) in need.
Fundraising & Special Events: Help us plan and carry out the events that help keep the shelter open! Larger events include the Mutt Masquerade 5k & 1-mile Pledge Walk, Puttin’ for Paws Golf Tournament, Western Wags & Whiskers Spring Gala, and the VBSPCA Annual Phone-a-Thon for the Animals. Volunteers are also needed to escort adoptable animals to various community events and act as ambassadors for the VBSPCA throughout every year.
VBSPCA Pet Supplies & Adoption Center: The VBSPCA has a satellite adoption and retail store located at 983 Providence Square Shopping Center in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach. Every animal available is a VBSPCA adoptable animal, and all money raised supports the VBSPCA 100%. We always need volunteers who are interested and able to assist with animal care, retail sales, and customer service!
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Email our Director of Humane Education & Volunteer Services at