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BC SPCA - Williams Lake
Join our Foster Roster
New foster families are needed to provide safe and loving temporary homes to dogs, cats, rabbits, and other vulnerable animals before they can find, or return to, their forever homes.
The minimum commitment is a six-month period, but foster placements happen on an as-needed basis and range in durations from a few days to a few months. Any help makes a world of difference to the health and wellness of these animals!
Next steps to join the team:
- Read the role description and check that you meet all the key requirements below.
- Take photos of the spaces your foster animal would have access to in your home and outdoors.
- Fill in an application for the foster care role and upload your photos. (You will receive a response to your application within 5 business days)
- Complete 1-3 hours of orientation and training online
- Meet the BC SPCA foster coordinator by phone, video call, or in person
- Continue virtual training in animal care and behaviour while waiting for a placement
Key Requirements:
- 19+ years of age, or a family with an adult to act as the lead foster
- Pet-friendly housing including a separate room with a closing door and window
- Ability to drive animals to vet care appointments
- Time to spend with your foster animal(s)
- Interest in learning more about animal behaviour and care
- Available to foster animals within the next six months
- Desire to help increase the adoptability of animals
Questions?
Email your Regional Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Amber Briglio, at abriglio@spca.bc.ca
Volunteer Opportunities
Williams Lake - 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.
Williams Lake - Animal Centre - Dog Care & Wellness Volunteer
Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Dog Care & Wellness Volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to ensure dogs environments are cleaned, and their emotional & physical needs are met through daily walking and BC SPCA-approved training techniques.
Williams Lake - Animal Centre - Cat Care & Wellness Volunteer
Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Cat Care & Wellness volunteer with the BC SPCA! Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to ensure our cats environments are clean, and their emotional & physical needs are met through daily engagement and BC SPCA-approved training techniques.
Williams Lake - Community Initiatives - Spay & Neuter Program Administrator (Remote)
Are you passionate about reducing pet overpopulation? We are looking for volunteers who enjoy administration and can provide support for our community cats spay/neuter programming. Your support will help provide ongoing support to our community.
To learn more about the spay and neuter program visit https://spca.bc.ca/programs-services/community-work/low-income-spayneuter-programs/
Williams Lake - Community Initiatives - Food Bank - Distribution Assistant
Want to stay behind the scenes but are passionate about both animals and your community? This is a great opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers who can help plan and prep our food supply for those served through our community outreach food bank programming. Your support will help create safe food access for pet owners in your community.
Williams Lake - Community Initiatives Food Bank - Driver & Delivery Volunteer
Join our team of like-minded individuals as a Driver and Delivery Volunteer, with our BC SPCA Food Bank program!
Work in partnership with staff and volunteers by driving to drop donations off at our branches and deliver food to people in need, offering curb-side delivery as needed.
Your support will ensure our Food Banks operate efficiently and provide to community pet owners in need of assistance in caring for their pets.
