Boston Adoption Center Volunteer Program

Are you or your child under 16 years of age? Check out our volunteer opportunities through our Humane Education programs.

Current volunteer opportunities for those ages 16+ are listed below.  Please read over the Job Descriptions for open positions as they outline the duties of the particular volunteer role. Please apply to the particular position if it aligns with your interests. We will open and close volunteer position listings as our needs change.

Foster Care Volunteer 

Level 2 Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support

Housekeeping Helper – Clinic 

Summer Animal Welfare Specialist Intern

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Communications Volunteer

Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support – Morning

Clinic Communications Volunteer

Communications Volunteer

Flex Animal Caregiver Volunteer 

Humane Education Volunteer

Community Outreach/Food Pantry Volunteer

Transport and Community Outreach Van Driver

If you’d like to help us right now from home, please consider making a donation or explore other ways to help.

Are you a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician? We are looking for MA licensed Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with 2 or more years experience to volunteer at our MSPCA -Angell Boston Community Clinic. Interested in learning more? Email bostonvolunteer@mspca.org.

MSPCA Adoption Centers Volunteer Philosophy

Volunteers are an integral pillar of the MSPCA team and are critical to the success of our mission. Through their unique talents, skill, knowledge and care, volunteers improve the lives of the animals we touch through our programs and in our communities. The staff offers a well-structured volunteer experience with an orientation, mentor training, and subsequent specialized trainings. Volunteers and staff work together as a team; we provide an inclusive and integrated culture of support, treating each other with kindness and care. Together, staff and volunteers act as positive role models, demonstrating the organizational values of Excellence, Collaboration, Positivity, Service, Integrity and Compassion as we strive to support animals in our community and the people that love them.