Volunteer
Volunteers play a key role with the Scottish SPCA, working with animals in our animal rescue and rehoming centres and fundraising in their local communities.
Animals
Our animal rescue and rehoming centre staff look after dogs, cats and small animals all over Scotland. Horses, farm animals and exotics are cared for at our Edinburgh and Lothian Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, while our Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fife rehabilitates and returns an amazing array of birds, seals, swans, hedgehogs and more to the wild.
The minium age to volunteer in our centres is 18. Please note that opportunities to volunteer to work with animals are limited due to long waiting lists.
We currently have vacancies for volunteers within our Veterinary Services Department at our Glasgow Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre.
These volunteers would be needed 8.30 - 9.30/10am and then 3 - 4/4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Ideally both days would be worked by the same volunteer on any particular weekend. Should we be able to attract a suitable number of volunteers for these positions then each volunteer would be needed one weekend per month. Hours could be extended at each volunteer's wish.
Experience with animals, especially cats, is essential. Volunteers would also need to be able to follow instructions as required, such as ensuring medication protocols and strict dietary requirements are adhered to. Strict hygiene protocols are also in place to limit the spread of infection between animals.
Work will include cleaning animal cages, feeding animals according to written instructions, filling in animal records and maintaining contact with the vet on call. It will also include giving medication, largely through food. Training will be provided if any other methods are required.
Scrub suits are provided but foot wear will be the person's own choice. Group training will be provided dependent on numbers.
Fundraising
As a charity, we rely on public donations. Volunteer fundraisers can help us raise the funds we need to continue to care for animals in need. You can help collect during Scottish Animal Week in September or on any of our collection days.
We also need volunteers at our shows and events. We don't need a huge amount of commitment - just a couple of hours each year will do!
Education
We currently have vacancies for education volunteers to assist with our Prevention through Education programme at our Lanarkshire Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre and Glasgow Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre.
Telephone 03000 999 999 or email for further information.