Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA

Shifts: Sunday 9-11, Monday - Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9-4

Training Required: Online training videos with quizzes. Upon completion, schedule an in-person proficiency training shift 

Daily walks provide our dogs with needed human contact, stimulation and exercise that will ultimately help make them more adoptable. Walk around our yard, hangout in the play yards or take them on our ½ mile trail that surrounds the shelter property. 

All dogs are assessed and given a behavioral color code when they come into our care. All new volunteers begin at level 1 with yellow/green coded dogs. As dog walking service hours are obtained, volunteers can earn promotions to walk level 2 and level 3 dogs.

• Level 1 (Yellow/Green Dogs)- All new volunteers start here. Online & in-person proficiency training required

• Level 2 (Blue Dogs) - 8+ hours of level 1 dog walking, online & in-person proficiency training required

• Level 3 (Orange Dogs) - 4+ hours of level 2 dog walking, online & in-person proficiency training required

Shifts: Sunday - Saturday, 

Training Requirements: One in-person training shift

It may not feel like the most glamorous job, but our laundry and upkeep volunteers are some of the most important to help keep our animals well cared for and healthy. With so many animals housed in the shelter at a time, laundry and dishes can quickly pile up. We average around 20-30 loads of laundry per week! Help shelter staff keep up by washing, drying, folding and sorting laundry; washing dishes and toys; and tidying and sweeping our food storage areas. 

Shifts: 8am-10am Daily

Training Required: In-person training shift

Be the first face to greet our dogs in the morning! Assist our Animal Care staff with morning dog kennel duties, including refreshing food & water, cleaning messes from the night before, and resetting kennels for the day with a clean blanket, toys and treats. Our goal is to have kennel areas reset and ready before we open to the public for the day. 

Shifts: 8-10am Daily

Training Required: In-person training shift

We want our cats to start the day with a clean, comfy environment. Assist our Animal Care staff with the morning care of our adoptable and stray cats, including spot cleaning kennels & cat condos, refreshing food & water bowls, and sweeping floors so they are free of litter, hair & debris. Our goal is to have kennel areas reset and ready before we open to the public each day. 

Shifts: 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday

Training Required: In-person training shift

Come in an spend some time with our feline friends! give them treats, toys, and pets! Spend some time playing with them and help us build their confidence and comfort with people!

Shifts: Varies depending on department

Training Required: Varies depending on department

Help in person or remotely with different departments in the shelter! These roles are generally client facing and customer service experience is helpful. You must be 18 or older to help with these roles.

Shifts: Varies

Training Required: Cat cleaning training, dog walking training, In-person training with Animal Health Team

If you are interested in vet care this is the role for you. Volunteer can help with things like scheduling and updating records, handling and restraining animals needing care, maintaining the sanitation of rooms overseen by the animal health team, administering medication, drawing up vaccines, and restocking areas as needed

Shifts: Varies depending on department

Training Required: Varies depending role you are interested in

We attend a variety of events throughout the year and need your help to make them a success! Volunteers can help in a variety of ways including manning informational tables, handling animals, and processing adoptions! Customer service experience is preferred as there is a lot of contact with the public.