Help with administrative tasks, animal handling, prep work, cleaning, and other various tasks. Prerequisites: vary by role and location.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Events
Represent spcaLA at a variety of events (community fairs, expos, fundraisers, sports events, vaccine clinics, etc.), give shelter tours, and more! If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Photography
Help our shelter pets shine on our adoption page. Prerequisites: Must be at least Dog Level 1 and/or Cat Care & Handling. Photography training class. If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Working With Dogs
spcaLA Volunteers will help teach shelter dogs basic obedience, provide enrichment activities and correct common behavior problems. There are several levels of training required depending on your involvement and interests. If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals
Indoor, Outdoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Administrative Volunteer
Help by answering phones, filing, customer service, data entry, and various administrative tasks.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Office work, Indoor
Formal
Weekdays
Dog Grooming
Groom our shelter dogs and make them look their best! Prerequisite: Level 2 Class & Grooming 101.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Working With Cats
Socialize, train and enrich the lives of the cats in our care throughout the day. This may include playing or relaxing with them, cleaning and feeding. Volunteers must attend a cat care and handling training. If you are between the ages of 12 to 17, you can volunteer with an adult.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Violence Prevention & Humane Education
Cut treats, prepare lesson plans, assist with workshops, give tours, teach lessons about compassion, data entry, etc. Prerequisites: Level 2 Class, with various specialized training from our Violence Prevention & Humane Education staff.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays
Foster Parenting
Are you ready to open your heart and home to an animal in need? spcaLA is looking for Foster Parents for animals who require a little extra TLC. To become an spcaLA Foster Parent, your first step is to attend an spcaLA volunteer info session.
One-time, Occasional, Weekly
55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Families
Indoor, Outdoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Fundraisers
Help spcaLA by raising much-needed funds and/or goods.
One-time, Occasional, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help
You may choose to help animals at one of our shelters, assist at a special event, work with youth in one of our Violence Prevention & Humane Education programs, offer administrative assistance, foster a pet in your home, or select from another of our many volunteer opportunities. Choose the path that’s right for you!
About us
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California since 1877. We believe that animals, as living creatures, have value beyond economic measurement, and are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection. From violence-prevention programs aimed at reinserting empathy in youth in at-risk communities, to a full-service Pet Hotel and Grooming Salon, spcaLA has reinforced the importance of kindness to animals and the human-animal bond.
