SPCA of Luzerne County

As an SPCA of Luzerne County volunteer, you can make the difference in a homeless animal's life. Be a part of the caring solution and become an SPCA volunteer today!

The volunteer program is essential to continuing the mission of the SPCA of Luzerne County. Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the shelter, and assist us with daily animal care, special events, fundraising, and community outreach programs. It is no exaggeration to say that without our dedicated volunteers the SPCA could not provide the care and programming it does.

We have 200 active volunteers who have volunteered over 1700 hours.

To give you an idea of the many ways to help animals, shelter, and community, here are some areas we can use your help.

Animal Care:

• Dog exercising and bathing
• Cat socialization, cleaning, and feeding
• Foster care
  

Humane Education and Activities:

• School & community presentations
• Shelter tours
  

Special & Fundraising Events:

• Rabies & microchip clinics
• Offsite adoptions
• Holiday events
• Animal food, blanket, and supply collections
• Bake sales
• Musical events
• Raffles

Volunteer Requirements

The SPCA of Luzerne County wishes to be accessible to all who are interested in volunteering, however, we do have the following requirements:

• All potential volunteers must possess the ability to read, write, and follow simple instructions.
• All potential volunteers must attend our volunteer orientation session. (see dates on our upcoming events page)

For those interested in animal-related volunteer work, we have the additional requirements:

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, however, children ages 12 and older may work with the animals if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
• Any student under the age of 18 wanting to complete community service hours for their senior project must have an adult present at orientation and during all volunteer hours at the shelter.

How to start volunteering at the SPCA of Luzerne County

You may start the process of becoming a volunteer by attending one of our volunteer orientations. Once you attend, a follow-up training time will be set with the volunteer director, and you may begin your hours.

We look forward to seeing you at the SPCA of Luzerne County!

Tammy Jordan Education & Volunteer Director 570-825-4111 spcaedu@epix.net