Minimum volunteer age is 16. View programs for those 15 and under by visiting our Humane Education program page!
Thank you for being interested in volunteering at our Methuen location! Volunteer roles require daily access to email and the internet for the duration of volunteer service. Most roles require a weekly on-property commitment in Methuen, Massachusetts, for a consistent day and time. Before applying, please ensure you are able to meet the commitment outlined in the role you apply for!
The procedure for requesting court-ordered community service, answers to many other questions, and the email address for our Volunteer Coordinator are found in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Volunteer Roles Currently Accepting Applications:
We regularly update openings to align with current and upcoming needs. Please click on the roles for detailed information and application links. Apply for what you feel is the best match! One application per person at a time, please. Applications must be submitted online.
Our spotlight role is Shelter Care. With a commitment duration much shorter than roles involving animal care, this is a great option for students looking who need service hours to meet graduation requirements. You’ll be done before spring ’25 sports season starts! Shelter Care volunteers support our staff, animals, and other volunteers by ensuring we have clean dishes and bedding for animals, emptying trash, and sorting donations. There are both after-school and weekend shifts with current openings.
Adoption Center Greeter
Barn 7:30am-10am, 12pm-2pm, and 2pm-4pm Shifts (Significant Barn Experience Required)
Barn 8am-11am Shift (High Need, All Experience Levels Welcome)
Cat Caregiver (High Need)
Cat Room Greeter
Clinic Support
Community Outreach (Transport and Pet Food Pantry Help; High Need)
Concierge – Clinic
Concierge – Shelter
Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support, Green Level (High Need Weekdays; Weekend Openings Limited)
Flex Caregiver (High Need)
Foster
Hillside Cemetery Gardening (High Need)
Humane Education Volunteer (High Need)
Maintenance and Grounds
Operations Assistant (High Need)
Shelter Medications (Relevant Experience in Academic or Professional Setting Required)
Shelter Care (High Need)
Veterinarian (Current MA Veterinary License Required)
Looking for group opportunities? Availability of on-property tasks for groups is limited. School groups and civic organizations are instead encouraged to hold a supply drive at their location 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 a one day on-property group volunteer opportunity for 15 people or less, in exchange for a monetary donation to MSPCA-Angell, please visit our Corporate Volunteer Program page for more information.
MSPCA-Angell Volunteer Philosophy
