Are you or your child under 16 years of age? Please check out 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 to learn more about each role. Then, apply for the role that best matches your qualifications, availability, and interests! We will open and close volunteer position listings as our needs change.
At this time, we are unable to accomodate on-property group volunteer requests. We encourage groups to instead hold a supply drive to benefit our Community Outreach pet food pantry. Our most common needs are wet and dry cat food, wet and dry dog food, dog and cat toys, and cat litter.
Animal Care: Flex Caregiver
HIGH NEED! Barn Volunteer (Experience Required)
NEW ROLE – HIGH NEED! Clinic Support Volunteer
Communications Volunteer – Shelter
Communications Volunteer – Surgery
Community Outreach – Winter Lawrence Farmer’s Market
Dog Caregiver & Kennel Support – Level 3 (Experience Required)
Housekeeping 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? We are looking for MA licensed Veterinarians to volunteer at our Spay/Neuter Clinic. Interested in learning more? Email nevinsvolunteer@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.