Volunteering Policy Terms and Conditions
Thank you for your interest in joining the Houston SPCA Volunteer Family!
Please fill out the Houston SPCA Volunteer application so we can learn more about your interests in volunteering.
We also have opportunities to help animals in need through volunteering on our campus, such as walking dogs, helping in the cattery, the wildlife center, or taking animal profile photos. These opportunities, plus more, are presented during orientation, and we can help you navigate your way through these enriching programs. No matter how you’d like to make a difference, we’re glad you are here!
Join us as a Houston SPCA On-Campus Volunteer:
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Volunteers over 18 years old will need to complete a background screening.
- You will also need reliable internet access to receive scheduling and communication from the Volunteer Services team.
Once an application and background check have been approved, we will send a link to register for volunteer orientation. Please note that we do not accept applicants who have a history of sexual offenses, violent crime, theft, or animal cruelty.
After completing a virtual orientation, you choose which available area of animal care you want to help make a difference in, then register for training for that specific area. Once training is completed, you are ready to start volunteering and making a difference in the lives of animals.
If you have any volunteer questions, please email Volunteer Services at volunteer@houstonspca.org.
Join the Houston SPCA Foster Family:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Can commit to fostering at least two animals within one calendar year.
- You will also need reliable internet access to receive Foster schedules and communicate with the Foster Coordinator.
- Once the application has been approved, we will send you a link for the online Foster training video. Please note that we do not accept applicants who have a history of sexual offenses, violent crimes, theft, or animal cruelty.
- After successfully watching the Foster training video, you can begin Fostering animals in need!
For Foster family-related questions, please contact the foster coordinator at foster@houstonspca.org.
