Volunteer For The RHSPCA

Volunteer at Your Local Animal Shelter

We have over 300 Volunteers at the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA. In 2024 alone, this incredible team donated over 11,000 hours which averages to over 30 hours a day to the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA!

Do you have what it takes to join this elite squad?

Give them treats, give them love, give them your time.

At the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, our volunteers go the extra mile to ensure the health and happiness of each pet in our care. Volunteers contribute directly to the lifesaving work that we do for the animals in our community. Volunteers exercise dogs, cuddle cats, assist with medical care, sanitize pet areas, handle animals at events, and so much more! We have volunteers involved in almost every aspect of the shelter and we are always looking for passionate people to join our Volunteer team.

To discover more about available volunteer roles, policies, expectations, onboarding, and training, click the button below.

Click Here To View Our Volunteer Handbook

Want To Learn More About The Volunteer Process?

How do I join the volunteer team?

Click here to apply, then check your email for next steps

What types of volunteer opportunities exist?

RHSPCA offers lots of different volunteer opportunities including:

Dog Walking
Cat Socializing
Morning Cleaning & Feeding
Administrative Tasks (flyer route, adoption follow-ups, filing, etc.)
Event Leaders (adoption & tabling events)
Transport Helpers (for vet appointments and rescue transfers)
Dog Playgroup Helpers
Clinic Assistants
Grounds & Maintenance
Laundry
Animal Enrichment

If you have questions or have ideas for other ways you’d like to be involved, Shannon Moran, Volunteer Manager, would love to hear them smoran@rhspca.org

What kind of time commitment do you require?

Volunteers must commit to eight hours per month (or two hours per week).

Is there an age requirement for volunteers?

You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer on your own. For the safety of our volunteers and animals, volunteers aged 12-17 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Both the parent/guardian and child must complete a volunteer application, complete orientation, and training.

Do you offer group volunteer opportunities?

Our community is incredible! We are fully booked for group volunteer opportunities. If you have a group, please check back in early 2025.

Do you offer placement for court-ordered community service?

We cannot accept individuals with court-ordered community service.