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BC SPCA - Abbotsford

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We are now accepting applications for the volunteer program! Please note our Centre is not accessible by public transport.
Only applications that meet the following criteria will be considered:
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Cat Wellness:
Mandatory Onboarding Process for volunteer opportunities listed above:
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Foster Care Volunteer
If you're 19 or older and interested in making a meaningful impact through fostering, we’d love to invite you to apply.
At this time we can only process applications from individuals who can support in the following ways:
Reminders:
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Volunteer Opportunities - Abbotsford
Animal Fostering - Foster Care

Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.

Animal Centre - Cat Wellness Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Cat Wellness volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to ensure our cats emotional & physical needs are met through daily engagement and BC SPCA-approved training techniques.
Morning and afternoon shifts are available.

BC SPCA - Burnaby


For applicant between ages 12 - 18, please learn more about Youth Volunteer Guidelines
Before you apply, please check age requirements on each volunteer role description.
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Burnaby's Volunteer Program is Not Accepting Applications at This Time
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the BC SPCA. At this time, the Burnaby Community Animal Centre is not accepting applications for either our in-centre volunteer program or foster program, as we have reached capacity.
[Other foster programs] If you're interested in fostering, we encourage you to learn more about what it’s like to become a foster volunteer HERE.
Thank you for your patience and understanding - and for your support of animals in our care!
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Volunteer Opportunities - Burnaby
BC SPCA - Chilliwack


For applicant between ages 12 - 18, please learn more about Youth Volunteer Guidelines
Before you apply, please check age requirements on each volunteer role description.
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We are now accepting applications for the following opportunities.
Please note that our centre is not easily accessible by transit. Please check your transportation options before applying
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Foster Care Volunteer
If you're 19 or older and interested in making a meaningful impact through fostering, we’d love to invite you to apply.
At this time, we have limited onboarding capacity, and based on the current needs of animals requiring foster care, we can only process applications from individuals who can support in the following ways:
Reminders:
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Volunteer Opportunities - Chilliwack
Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.

BC SPCA - Maple Ridge

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Applications are open!
Only applications that fit the following criteria will be considered:
1. You can support our program for SIX MONTHS from now (please consider personal availability and upcoming commitments)
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Foster Care Volunteer
If you're 19 or older and interested in making a meaningful impact through fostering, we’d love to invite you to apply.
At this time, we have limited onboarding capacity, and based on the current needs of animals requiring foster care, we can only process applications from individuals who can support in the following ways:
Reminders:
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Volunteer Opportunities - Maple Ridge
Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

*Dog Fosters Needed*
Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.
This location primarily shelters large dogs, so we are seeking foster homes that can accommodate at least medium-sized dogs, with the capacity to support large or larger dogs as well.

BC SPCA - Richmond

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Richmond Not Accepting Applications at This Time Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the BC SPCA. At this time, the Richmond Community Animal Centre is not accepting applications for either our in-centre volunteer program or foster program, as we have reached capacity.
[Other foster programs] If you're interested in fostering, we encourage you to learn more about what it’s like to become a foster volunteer HERE. We hope you’ll consider supporting other locations, such as Burnaby, or Surrey, where help is still needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding - and for your support of animals in our care!
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Volunteer Opportunities - Richmond
BC SPCA - Sea to Sky
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Applications are open! Only applications that fit the following criteria will be considered:
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Foster Care Volunteer
If you're 19 or older and interested in making a meaningful impact through fostering, we’d love to invite you to apply - we hope you can support in any of the following ways:
Not sure if this opportunity is right for you? Visit the BC SPCA Foster Program for helpful resources on what fostering involves.
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Animal Transport Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in helping transport animals safely and compassionately!
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Only applications thatfit the following criteria will be considered: Regular, ongoing weekly availability for the next 6 months, with a commitment of one shift per week.
Requirements:
Mandatory Process:
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Laundry & Cleaning Only applications thatfit the following criteria will be considered: Regular, ongoing weekly availability for the next 6 months, with a commitment of one shift per week.
Requirements:
Mandatory Process:
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Volunteer Opportunities - Sea-to-Sky
Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.

Transportation - Animal Transport Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Animal Transport volunteer with the BC SPCA! Animal Transport Volunteers play a critical role in transporting both animals and supplies. Combine your passions and do both by applying to become a volunteer driver! !

Animal Centre - Laundry & Cleaning

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Laundry & Cleaning volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to provide regular laundry upkeep and cleaning of the animal care centre in your community. Your support will ensure the health and safety for all pets and people at the facility.
Availability required: Sundays 9am - 12pm OR 1-3pm

Animal Centre - Cat Wellness Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Cat Wellness volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to ensure our cats emotional & physical needs are met through daily engagement and BC SPCA-approved training techniques.

BC SPCA - Sunshine Coast
Volunteer Opportunities - Sunshine Coast
Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.

Transportation - Animal Transport Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Animal Transport volunteer with the BC SPCA! Animal Transport Volunteers play a critical role in transporting both animals and supplies. Combine your passions and do both by applying to become a volunteer driver! !

Animal Centre - Dog Wellness Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Dog Wellness Volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to ensure dogs emotional & physical needs are met through daily walking and BC SPCA-approved training techniques. Volunteers must be 19 years or older for this position.

Animal Centre - Maintenance

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Maintenance volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to provide regular maintenance and cleaning of the animal care centre in your community. Your support will ensure the health and safety for all pets and people at the facility.

Animal Centre - Garden Care

We are currently recruiting for daytime shifts, Monday to Friday for this role.
Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Garden Care volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to provide regular landscaping and care of the lawns, gardens and walkways of the animal care centre in your community. Your support will ensure the health and safety for all animals and people at the facility.

Transportation - Supplies Transport Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Supplies Transport volunteer with the BC SPCA! Your support in this role will ensure the health of animals in-care and help our team run successful events in our community!

BC SPCA - Surrey

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Important: this location does not have dogs |
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Applications are open! Please note: Only applicants who meet all of the listed criteria for each opportunity will be considered.
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Foster opportunity - animals in care at this centre If you're 19 or older and interested in making a meaningful impact through fostering, we’d love to invite you to apply.
At this time, we have limited onboarding capacity, and based on the current needs of animals requiring foster care, we can only process applications from individuals who can support in the following ways:
Not sure if this opportunity is right for you? Visit the BC SPCA Foster Program for helpful resources on what fostering involves.
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Landscape Volunteer Lead
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Animal Transport Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in helping transport animals safely and compassionately!
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Onboarding process includes:
Your support would make a huge difference, and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Volunteer Opportunities - Surrey
Transportation - Animal Transport

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Animal Transport volunteer with the BC SPCA! Animal Transport Volunteers play a critical role in transporting both animals and supplies. Combine your passions and do both by applying to become a volunteer driver! !

Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

*Note: This location does not have dogs in the foster program*
Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.

Animal Centre - Landscape Volunteer Lead
Animal Centre - Landscape Volunteer Lead
Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Landscape Volunteer Lead volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to provide regular landscaping and care of the lawns, gardens and walkways of the animal care centre in your community. Your support will ensure the health and safety for all animals and people at the facility.


BC SPCA - Tri-Cities

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Applications are open! Only applications that fit the following criteria will be considered:
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Foster opportunity - animals in care at this centre:
Not sure if this opportunity is right for you? Visit the BC SPCA Foster Program for helpful resources on what fostering involves.
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Transport Volunteer Opportunity
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Onboarding: ALL applications are required to complete the process below:
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Areas of Greatest Need
Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.

Transportation - Animal Transport Volunteer

Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Animal Transport volunteer with the BC SPCA! Animal Transport Volunteers play a critical role in transporting both animals and supplies. Combine your passions and do both by applying to become a volunteer driver! !
Please note that this location does not have a BC SPCA vehicle. Applicants for the Transportation opportunities must be willing to provide their own vehicle (this does NOT include taxis / borrowed / drive-share program vehicles)

BC SPCA - Vancouver

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Vancouver Not Accepting Applications at This Time Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the BC SPCA. At this time, the Vancouver Community Animal Centre is not accepting applications for either our in-centre volunteer program or foster program, as we have reached capacity.
[Other foster programs] If you're interested in fostering, we encourage you to learn more about what it’s like to become a foster volunteer HERE.
Thank you for your patience and understanding - and for your support of animals in our care!
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General Interests
BC SPCA - West Vancouver

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We are now accepting applications for the following opportunities.
Only applications that fit the following criteria will be considered:
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Foster Care Volunteer
If you're 19 or older and interested in making a meaningful impact through fostering, we’d love to invite you to apply.
At this time, we have limited onboarding capacity, and based on the current needs of animals requiring foster care, we can only process applications from individuals who can support in the following ways:
Reminders:
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General Interests
Animal Fostering - Foster Care Volunteer

Foster Care volunteers are guardian angels to thousands of BC SPCA animals in need. Whether an animal is injured, abandoned, or underage, foster care saves lives. Many animals needing remediation or a space to stay if the shelter is full benefit from a foster home.




















