Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA - Burlingame and San Mateo

Please start by watching this video: Take a peek at PHS/SPCA and see how you can get involved.

Reminders (please review before completing an application, you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions):

  • Review Essential Capabilities of PHS/SPCA Volunteers
  • We do not offer one-time or short term volunteer opportunities.
  • Review our current volunteer opportunities below - these are the only roles we currently have available. If a position or shift is not listed that means that role or shift is currently full.
  • Once you submit your application you will receive an auto-generated email with follow-up instructions. It may end up in spam.
  • We do not send individual confirmation or status updates on applications. The Current Volunteer Opportunities list below is the most accurate source for what's currently open.  We will not reach out to applicants individually unless there is a specific immediate need.
  • We do not have a waiting list for specific positions.
  • Are you a current volunteer or foster, hoping to add on another volunteer role? Please reach out to volunteers@phs-spca.org.
  • Are you a past volunteer or foster interested in returning?  Please reach out to volunteers@phs-spca.org.
  • Need to complete court ordered community service hours? This application is not for our Volunteer Express program. If you are assigned hours through the courts, please email volunteers@phs-spca.org to check on program availability.
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