Volunteer

Upcoming Orientations

We are now having small, in-person orientations at the shelter once a week.
Prior to attending, please be sure to fill out a volunteer application.
While attending, please be sure to wear a face mask.

Already a volunteer?

Hoping to become one?

Thank you so much for your interest in our volunteer program! Every animal shelter, humane society, and SPCA is different, so we have tailored our volunteer program to best suit the needs of our organization and the animals we serve.
Before you are able to handle the animals, we require that you attend a one-hour orientation. The Volunteer Orientation covers basic information about the R-H SPCA, logistics of the program, and humane training and handling techniques for animals.
You must apply before attending, as seating is limited.

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JMU Students

If you're a JMU and you're interested in volunteering with the SPCA, there is a club on campus called Dukes for Dogs. By joining this club, you would have the opportunity to socialize our pets, take them off-site for adoption events, walk them around JMU, and participate in on-campus initiatives all to help improve the lives of our pets.
If interested in joining Dukes for Dogs, please email Gabby Niedbalski at dukes4dogs.jmu@gmail.com.

Court-Ordered Community Service

If you have been required by a judge to complete mandatory community service hours, please fill our our questionnaire to determine if our organization is the right fit for you. Once you've completed the form, our volunteer manager will reach out to you within the next few days.

Questionaire

Where to begin?

For a list of areas to volunteer in, as well as role descriptions, qualifications, and schedules, click the link below.

volunteer opportunities

Questions? Call (540) 434-5270 or email daciafoster@rhspca.org.