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. Apply to the particular position if it aligns with your interests. We will open and close volunteer position listings as our needs change.

Afternoon Animal Caregiver

Cat Caregiver

Clinic Housekeeping Helper 

Clinic Surgery Assistant

Community Outreach/Food Pantry Volunteer

Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support 

Flex Animal Caregiver  

Foster Care Volunteer 

Humane Education Volunteer

Level 2 Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support

Medication Administration Volunteer

Shelter Care Volunteer

Small Animal Care Volunteer

Transport Volunteer 

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

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.

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.