Volunteer
Ready to put your paw up and help?
Come see for yourself why we’ve been voted as the Best Place to Volunteer in the Coast.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to get involved. Find the opportunity that’s right for you
Shelters
Some shelter activities (like scooping poop) are not very glamorous… but they are rewarding. In addition to animal care, our shelters need support with office admin, animal transport, greeting guests, and taking photos of adorable adoptables.
Requirements: 18+ years old, available for a long-term commitment, comfortable around animals of all breeds and sizes, enjoy working on a team, and compassionate customer service skills. In some cases, may need a driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Thrift Stores
Our social enterprise thrift stores accept a wide variety of goodies, giving our supporters another avenue to help the SPCA while in turn keeping these items out of landfills. We’re big on second chances. 100% of profits help pets in need.
Requirements: friendly, enjoy working on a team, and available for at least one 3-5 hour shift/week. Frequently involves moving heavy boxes for various needs. Volunteers should be able to complete physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Events & Fundraising
Put the fun in fundraising! From bake sales and community events to helping out at SPCA fundraisers, there are plenty of ways to raise money and awareness for animals in need. Whether you’re collecting donations or rallying the community, your efforts help give pets across Nova Scotia a second chance.
Requirements: Comfortable talking to the public, accepting donations, and representing the SPCA at community events. Some opportunities may require weekend or evening availability.
Trap, Neuter, Return
With no government funding for our shelters, raising funds and awareness is extra important. We love having volunteer representation at events. The SPCA is also involved with several lifesaving projects, like Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR).
Requirements: comfortable accepting donations and talking to crowds for helping with events. For projects like TNR, many volunteers are needed for 3-5 days prior and after the surgery date. These roles usually involve being out in the community and can be physically demanding.
We’ll support you
Need some help filling out the application or have a few questions about the onboarding process? We’re here to help!
Please contact us at 1-844-835-4798.
