BC SPCA

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:

• You’re able and willing to care for large or extra-large dogs, or
• You’re open to fostering animals needing behavior support (such as under-socialized cats or dogs), or
• You can care for animals with medical needs, including those recovering from surgery, or
• You can support kittens that require bottle feeding every few hours.
• You can commit to a minimum of 6 months (6 months available to receive foster requests. Foster placement and length depend on matching results and individual animal needs)

Reminders:

• If the above criteria don’t align with your current situation, we invite you to check back in the future as opportunities may change.
• You can also learn more about the BC SPCA Foster Program to help determine if fostering is right for you.
• Please note that this role requires the completion of mandatory online training.

Applications are open!

Only applications that fit the following criteria will be considered:

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:

• You're able and willing to care for cats, kittens, small animals, and puppies
• You’re open to fostering animals needing behavior support (such as under-socialized cats)
• You can commit for 6 months
• Please note that this role does require the completion of mandatory online training.

Not sure if this opportunity is right for you? Visit the BC SPCA Foster Program for helpful resources on what fostering involves. 

Animal Transport Volunteer

• Age: 19 years or older
• Documents Required:
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
  • Clean driving record 
• Commitment: Minimum 6-month commitment starting from your onboarding date
• Please consider your personal schedule and any upcoming commitments before applying
• Please note that this role does require the completion of mandatory online and onsite training.

Thank you for your interest in helping transport animals safely and compassionately!

Cat Care / Wellness

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:

• Minimum age: 16
• Experience with cats required
• Availability we need:
  • Every day except Tuesdays and Saturdays: 9am - 12pm
    

Mandatory Process:

• Online training
• Onsite training
• Note: Applicants will only receive invitation to orientation after successful screening and completion of online training.

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:

• Minimum age: 16
• Availability we need:
  • Every day of the week: 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm
    

Mandatory Process:

• Online training
• Onsite training
• Note: Applicants will only receive invitation to orientation after successful screening and completion of online training.