MSPCA-Angell Headquarters

350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-7400
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Angell Animal Medical Centers – Boston

350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-7282
angellquestions@angell.org
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Angell West

293 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 902-8400
For on-site assistance (check-ins and pick-ups):
(339) 970-0790
angellquestions@angell.org
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Angell at Essex

565 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-4648
essex@angell.org
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Boston

350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-5055
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Cape Cod

1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 775-0940
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Nevins Farm

400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 687-7453
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Animal Care and Adoption Centers – Northeast Animal Shelter

347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-9888
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Nevins Farm Volunteer Program

Minimum age to volunteer is 16.
Humane Education

Humane Education offers programs for those 15 and under!

 

 

Thank you for being interested in volunteering at our Methuen location, MSPCA at Nevins Farm!

We are seeking dependable individuals age 16 and up to join our team! Most roles require a weekly on-property commitment for a consistent day and time. All volunteer roles require access to email and the internet.

Please review Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application. Permission to complete court ordered service hours must be granted by the Volunteer Coordinator in advance of your application. Directions included in FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Please click on roles for details and application link. Applications must be submitted online, and are accepted on a rolling basis. Limit one application per person, please!

Looking for an opportunity to begin at the end of the 2026 school year? Scroll to the “Summer 2026 Student Volunteer Opportunities” section of this page for information. Thank you!

Featured Opening: Enjoy farm animals and outdoor work? Consider the 7:30am-11am barn shift, where dedicated, hardy volunteers are needed! Our highest need is on Mondays.

Adoption Center Greeter

Barn 12pm-2pm and 2pm-4pm Shifts (Significant Barn Experience Required)

Barn 7:30am-11am Shift (High Need. All Experience Levels Welcome!)

Cat Caregiver

Clinic Support 

Community Outreach

Concierge – Clinic Check-in and Check-out

Concierge – Shelter

Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support (High Need Weekdays)

Flex Caregiver (High Need Select Shifts)

Foster

Hillside Cemetery Gardening (High Need Weekdays)

Shelter Medications (Relevant Experience in Academic or Professional Setting Required)

Shelter Care

Transport and Community Outreach Van Driver (Must be 21+ to Apply)

Veterinarian (Current MA Veterinary License Required)

Summer 2026 Student Volunteer Opportunities

We are pleased to offer a limited number of summer volunteer positions for high school and college students age 16+! These are also appropriate for those on a gap year between high school and college. To accomodate necessary onboarding and training, we will not be taking applications after May 15th from individuals who will need to leave or change their schedule when the school year begins.

Summer 2026 Animal Welfare Specialist Volunteer Intern

Summer 2026 Barn Animal Welfare Specialist Volunteer Intern

Summer 2026 Volunteer Waitlist – Various Roles

A Summer Camp Junior Counselor role is additionally available, through the Humane Education Department. That position is appropriate for those age 15 through young adults. Please click this link for more information!

 

Looking for Group Opportunities?

Availability of on-site projects for groups is limited.

For small groups able to make an ongoing weekly commitment, we are presently accepting inquiries for Hillside Cemetery Gardening for the 2026 season. (May-November weekly commitment, limited openings, weekdays only.) No other volunteer roles are appropriate for groups. To inquire about this option, please review the role from the list above to ensure it is a good match. Prior to filling out an application, email nevinsvolunteer@mspca.org to express interest. In your email, please include what day(s) you would be interested in, and some details about your group.

If your corporate group is interested in a one day on-property group volunteer opportunity, and able to provide a monetary donation to MSPCA-Angell, please visit our Corporate Volunteer Program page for more information and to apply.

School groups, civic organizations, and companies who wish to support us without a financial contribution are encouraged to aid our mission by holding a supply drive benefiting our shelters and Community Outreach pet food pantry. We are unable to provide on-site opportunities or tours. To see our wishlists, click here!

 

MSPCA-Angell 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.