Volunteering at the NYC ASPCA

This past August I completed the required Orientation and Training session to become a Volunteer on the Shelter Support Team.

Volunteering at the ASPCA

Volunteering at the ASPCA in New York City connects the people in our communities to the ASPCA’s mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.

Our primary need is for a volunteer role called Shelter Support. This critical role directly supports our operations. Shelter Support volunteers assist with daily care tasks under the guidance of Integrated Care Assistants.

While providing shelter support, volunteers will assist with:

• Laundry

• Sorting donated goods

• Stripping and cleaning empty animal enclosures

• Stocking supplies

• Washing and sanitizing dishes

• Washing transport cages

• And additional support as needed

Shelter Support volunteer tasks will necessitate that the volunteer be able to stand unassisted for up to three hours and be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Guided by diverse and dedicated ASPCA staff members, volunteers act in partnership to improve animals’ lives in direct and impactful ways. ASPCA volunteers form a vital network of informed animal welfare advocates who are empowered to share their experience and knowledge with ASPCA clients and visitors, and their friends, families and neighbors, to build safer and more humane communities for animals.