BC SPCA - Surrey

Important: this location does not have dogs

Applications Are Open!

Before applying, please keep the following in mind:

• Our volunteer program requires a minimum 6‑month commitment. Please consider your personal schedule, upcoming plans, and long‑term availability to ensure you can commit consistently.
• Review the details of each volunteer opportunity carefully, and apply only to roles that are currently open, align with what you are looking for, match your availability, and suit your experience level.

Thank you for your interest in supporting animals in need - we’re grateful for your compassion and your time! 

Animal Fostering

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
• You’re open to fostering animals needing behavior support (such as under-socialized cats)
• This foster program does not include dogs.

Commitment:

• 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.

Grounds Maintenance Lead

• Minimum Age: 19+

• Commitment: Minimum 6‑month commitment; approx. once per week

• Role Summary: Leads and supports the upkeep of clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor areas at the shelter, while coordinating tasks and assisting with volunteer guidance.

   

• Key Tasks:

  • Perform and oversee light yard work: raking, sweeping, weeding, watering, general outdoor tidying

  • Operate and guide others in the safe use of a ride‑on lawn mower (training provided)

  • Help organize weekly maintenance priorities and support other grounds volunteers

  • Works independently and in small groups; moderate physical activity required

   

• Important Notes:

  • This role does not include any animal care‑taking tasks

  • Mandatory online and onsite training must be completed before starting

  • May assist with orienting new grounds volunteers

Grounds Maintenance

• Minimum Age: 19+

• Commitment: Minimum 6‑month commitment; once per week

• Role Summary: Helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor areas at the shelter.

• Key Tasks:

  • Light yard work: raking, sweeping, weeding, watering, general outdoor tidying

  • Operation of a ride‑on lawn mower (training provided)

  • Works mostly independently; moderate physical activity required

   

• Important Notes:

  • This role does not include any animal care‑taking tasks

  • Mandatory online and onsite training must be completed before starting

Social Media Support

• Minimum Age: 16+
• Commitment: Minimum 6‑month commitment;
• Role Summary: Creates short, engaging video content that highlights animals, events, and daily shelter life to support the centre’s social media presence.

• Key Tasks:

  • Visit the centre regularly to capture video footage of animals, activities, and behind‑the‑scenes moments

  • Film, edit, and prepare short‑form videos for social media platforms

  • Collaborate with staff to ensure content aligns with branding, messaging, and privacy guidelines - occasional meeting attendance is required

  • Works independently in a busy shelter environment; light to moderate physical activity may be required while filming.

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• Important Notes:

  • This role does not include animal handling unless separately trained

  • Mandatory online and onsite training must be completed before starting

  • Must follow all privacy, safety, and content‑approval procedures

Community Ambassador

• Minimum Age: 16+
• Commitment: Minimum 6‑month commitment
• Availability: ideally on statutory holidays, weekends, and for community events in Surrey; monthly virtual meeting required
• Role Summary: Represents the shelter at community events, helping build awareness, engagement, and support through positive public interactions.

• Key Tasks:

  • Attend community events, outreach activities, and information booths in Surrey

  • Engage with the public, answer questions, and share key messages about shelter programs

  • Support event setup, teardown, and on‑site logistics as needed

  • Participate in monthly virtual team meetings

• Skills & Qualities:

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Comfortable speaking with diverse community members

  • Friendly, reliable, and able to represent the shelter professionally

• Important Notes:

  • This role does not include animal handling unless separately trained

  • Mandatory online and onsite training must be completed before starting