Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the MSPCA Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center! Volunteer roles require regular access to email and the internet, as well as an on-site commitment for a set length of time at our shelter in Jamaica Plain. We do not offer short-term or one-day volunteer opportunities for individuals. Corporate groups interested in a one-day group volunteer opportunity in exchange for a monetary donation to MSPCA-Angell should scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more.
FEATURED ROLE!
Clinic Discharge Volunteer
Our Volunteer Philosophy
Volunteers are an integral pillar of the MSPCA team and are critical to the success of our mission to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society. Through their unique talents, knowledge, and care volunteers improve the lives of the animals we encounter through our programs and in our communities. Together, staff and volunteers act as positive role models as we strive to provide an integrated culture of kindness and support for the animals in our community and the people that love them.
Click on a role below to read a more detailed description of responsibilities and requirements, and access the application link. If you do not see something that fits your availability, experience, or interests at this time, please check back at a later date! Our needs are frequently changing.
Have more questions that weren’t answered here? Please check out our FAQ. If your question is not answered there, please email bostonvolunteer@mspca.org.
Summer Animal Welfare Specialist Volunteer Internship
Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support (Mornings)
Dog Enrichment and Kennel Support (Afternoons)
Flex Caregiver
Foster Care Volunteer
Morning Cat Caregiver Volunteer
Afternoon Cat Caregiver Volunteer
Cat Matchmaker
Small Animal Caregiver Volunteer
Transport Volunteer
Community Outreach Pop-up Volunteer
Community Outreach Pantry Packing Volunteer
Community Outreach Pantry Organizing Volunteer
Little Bookworms Volunteer
Shelter Medications (Great for retired vets/vet techs!)
Shelter Care
Clinic Check-In Volunteer
Clinic Data Entry Clerk
Clinic Volunteer Veterinarian (current MA license required)
If you’d like to help us right now from home, please consider making a donation or explore other ways to help.
Humane Education at the Boston Adoption Center
Little Bookworms is held in the Education Room at the Boston Adoption Center every Tuesday. Please click below for more information.
Little Bookworms
Looking for group opportunities? The availability of on-property tasks for groups is limited. We encourage school groups and civic organizations to hold a supply drive benefiting our Community Outreach pet food pantry. These are hugely helpful! Our most common needs are wet and dry cat food, wet and dry dog food, dog and cat toys, and cat litter. If your corporate group is interested in an on-property group volunteer opportunity in exchange for a monetary donation to MSPCA-Angell, please visit our Corporate Volunteer Program page for more information.
