Volunteer Opportunities

Want to devote your time to helping animals in need? Volunteer at the MSPCA! Our volunteers are essential to us. We care for over 6,000 animals annually and are here 365 days a year! We rely on our volunteers to help us with everything from cleaning to cat cuddling.

Why Volunteer at the MSPCA?

- Help enrich the lives of homeless pets in need.
- Meet other people who are passionate about animals.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience.
- Receive excellent benefits.
- Find out what goes on at the adoption center each day.
- Find a new path! Many volunteers end up working at an adoption
  center, making a career out of their love for animals.
- Enjoy a purr, tail wag, and smile.

What Do Volunteers Do?

- Clean!
- Feed cats, dogs, and small animals
- Provide dog behavior enrichment
- Socialize cats
- Educate and interact with visitors
- Take pictures of animals
- Help with kitten adoptions
- Work at our low cost spay/neuter clinic
- Enrich the lives of the animals

What Kind of Positions are Available?

Volunteer opportunities are available year round. Most positions require a six month commitment to a scheduled time each week. Certain positions are only open during specified hours each day. Please look through the position descriptions and time commitments to see which opportunity works best for you.  Limited weekend positions, short term and one shot volunteer opportunities are also available. The MSPCA is committed to providing each volunteer with a rewarding and productive experience. We offer a well-structured volunteer program and we provide all necessary orientation and training.   

*Please note the minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old.

How Do I Apply?

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Click here to view descriptions of the positions available, then complete the online application form located on the webpage of the position you are most interested in. You will receive an email acknowledgement when we receive your application. Once we have scheduled the next volunteer orientation for the particular position you have signed up for, we will send you an email invitation. Due to the high number of volunteer applications we receive, we appreciate your patience in waiting for a response!

Group Volunteer Opportunities >>

Click here to learn about limited one-day volunteer project opportunities with the MSPCA for groups, companies or service organization.

E-mail: bostonvolunteer@mspca.org