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Montgomery County SPCA
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC since 1973

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Volunteer!

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We are always in need of new volunteers to help with our programs. Some of the programs are very flexible and allow you to work us into your schedule. Other programs will need you on a regular basis. So whatever works for you works for us - JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

If you would like to volunteer, please take a few minutes to learn about our organization and opportunities by exploring this web site before completing the volunteer application.

When you’ve entered all the requested information on the application, press the Submit button at the bottom of the form. (If your browser cannot handle forms, please email us or call the MCSPCA at 301-948-4266 and leave your name, address and phone number in the volunteer voice mail box, and an application will be mailed to you.)

We will review your application and contact you about your interests.  Please be patient as we are an all-volunteer organization and it takes time for the volunteer coordinator to match volunteers to preferred positions and openings. If there is not an immediate match, we'll keep your application on file, and as your preferred positions become available, we'll contact you.

We currently have a great need for people to help with:

  • Returning Phone Calls
  • Adoption Counseling
  • Foster homes for dogs and cats
  • Foster cats and dogs (large especially) awaiting adoption
  • Transport dogs to vet and adoption events
  • Assist with dog adoption events at pet stores
  • Assist with cat adoption open houses at pet stores
  • Review applications for dog adoptions
  • Conduct home visits for dog adoptions
  • Call adopters to follow-up on adoptions
  • Check phone messages and return calls (various programs)
  • Maintain databases and mailing list
  • No experience necessary for most positions; training is provided.

Please note that most programs require that volunteers be at least 18 years of age.

Date:
Name:
Email:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:

1. Skills and Interests

Occupation:
Educational Background:
Applicable Skills:
Previous Volunteer
Experience:
Are you applying for
 Community Service hours
 for: 		 School   Court
          If court ordered, provide counselor  Name:
Phone:  
Why are you interested
in volunteering with the MCSPCA?

2. Availability

When are you available to volunteer?
Weekday Mornings Weekday Evenings Weekends Flexible Call about special events
Other
How many hours a week can you volunteer?   How Long?
Do you have access to a car for volunteer work? Yes No

3. References

How did you hear about the MCSPCA? (select one and specify)
Referred by volunteer/friend -- Name:
Publication -- Name:
Other -- Name:
Please provide one personal and one professional reference that we may contact:
Personal Reference Name: Phone:
Professional Reference Name: Phone:

4. Volunteer Activities
Please note that most programs require that volunteers be at least 18 years of age.

Are you interested in working with   Cats   Dogs
Adoption
Transport cats and/or dogs to/from weekend adoption events Foster cats/dogs awaiting adoption (complete online foster application)
Transport dogs to and from vet on weekdays Interview prospective adopters and follow up on adoptions
Transport cats to and from vet on weekdays Conduct reference and home checks on prospective adopters
Fundraising
Plan and assist with special events Sell raffle tickets
Solicit donations and grants Distribute poster/flyers to area businesses
Assist with mailings Design posters/flyers for special events
Community Outreach and Public Relations
Humane education (schools, etc.) Develop newspaper ads for events and other needs
Contribute articles to newsletter Feed and water feral cats
Administrative
Check phone messages and assist callers Develop/maintain adoption database
Maintain mailing list and database Photograph cats/dogs for placing on Internet
Specialty Services Needed
Legal Photography/Art
Accounting Printing/Copying
Veterinary Carpentry/Painting
Newsletter editing/publishing Plumbing/Electrical


If you have any questions, please email us and we'll answer you as soon as possible!  You can call the MCSPCA at 301-948-4266.   For info on how to write to us, see our contact page.
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