Helping animals above all!
Volunteers play a vital role in our day to day, by supporting the teams who work to improve animals’ well-being. Their contribution lightens our workload, allowing us to provide better care and a higher-quality environment, so we can help even more animals and keep our shelter running smoothly. In short, we could not fulfill our mission without our precious volunteers.
We are currently looking for a few more devoted animal lovers who want to get involved and make a real difference for the animals!
General requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older (for insurance and safety reasons)
- Be able to volunteer a minimum of three consecutive hours per week
- Commit for at least six months
- Be reachable by email
- Have a good command of French (English is an asset)
Qualities we are looking for in volunteers
Regardless of the volunteer program, we are looking for someone who:
- Feels comfortable in a busy, ever-changing environment
- Is willing to finish all the required training and follow protocols to ensure the well-being and safety of both animals and people
- Is willing to lend a hand with various tasks, such as cleaning or tidying, when needed
- Is reliable and understands the importance of their commitment, especially by respecting schedules to ensure our teams run smoothly
- Is an open-minded and empathic team player
- Feels passion for animal welfare and wants to make a real difference
To apply to volunteer at the SPCA, please fill out the form below. Please note that, due to the popularity of our volunteer programs, we only contact applicants whose profiles and availabilities match the needs of our various programs.
Besides on-site volunteering, please note that there are several other ways to contribute to our cause.
Here are a few ways you can support the Montreal SPCA’s mission:
