Volunteer Staff Opportunities

Adoptions

Client-Care at the Shelter
Check-in and accompany visitors as they look for a new companion. Explain the policies and procedures of adoption to potential adoptees and assist them with all necessary paper-work, including the adoption contract. Input necessary data to computer.
Off-site Adoption Team
Assist with bathing and transporting adoptable animals. Set-up and breakdown off-site location. Talk with prospective adopters while they choose a new companion, helping them find a pet that fits their lifestyle. Explain the policies and procedures of adopting from the LA/SPCA and have them fill out all necessary paperwork, including the adoption contract. Collect adoption fees.
 

Long time volunteers Sophie Germer and Jeanne Michel.
 

Web Pet and Printed Publications Project
Take pictures of the adoptable animals for our website, as well as various other outlets; including Craigslist, GambitWeekly, Petfinder.com. Write descriptions based on personal interaction with pet, feedback from staff, and information gained at animal intake.

Animal Care

Work directly with the animals at the shelter. Exercising and socializing the animals is very important to their mental health. Companion animals suffer without companionship. Due to the volume of animals at the LA/SPCA staff has precious few minutes to commit to this basic need.

Building/Grounds Maintenance

Our facility in Algiers is always in need of upkeep, in everything from carpentry to painting, plumbing to miscellaneous fix-it projects. Also, in an effort to beautify the location and create a more adoptable environment, landscaping and grounds work are an area of need.

Community Outreach and Humane Education

“Show & Tail” school program (Not Available to Teams)
Take your dog into the classroom and teach children the basics of animal safety and responsible pet guardianship. Must be available consistently on a weekday from approximately 10am-2pm, depending on requests, and own a dog with a tolerance for large groups of small children. Volunteers must also be able to provide a certificate of auto insurance.
Information Circulation Booth
set-up and literature distribution at local community events, education fairs and exhibits. Distribution and maintenance of LA/SPCA info at local pet stores & libraries.
Obedience "Wrangler" (Not Available to Teams)
Assist Dog Obedience instructor and students before and during training classes.

Events

Pre-event committees and day-of event opportunities.

Foster Animal Care

Provide temporary in-home care for special needs animals.

Fundraising

Work with the Development Director designing and implementing fundraising programs. Organized individuals with account management , community speaking and program planning experience needed. Sales experience helpful. Good phone skills and professional demeanor required.

Office

Assist staff with office duties including answering questions about animal care, animal control and shelter policy and procedures.

Media, Marketing and Public Relations Team

Help get the Louisiana SPCA's message out into the community. Experience in writing press releases, contacting local media and coordinating marketing campaigns needed.

Veterinary Clinic and Mobile Outreach Center (Not Available to Teams)

Assist Vet-Techs cleaning kennels, feeding animals and greet/assist clients

Writers, Wordsmiths and Graphic Design

Polished professionals needed for a variety of writing opportunities on an
"as-needed" basis. Graphic artists in demand for brochure and mailing design, event invitations and signage.

Thank you for your interest in helping the animals at the LA/SPCA and helping us continue with our mission. If you have seen any areas that are of particular interest to you, please fill out the online Volunteer Application form. Our volunteer coordinator will be in contact with you.