WHAT WILL I DO AS A VOLUNTEER?
SFC is a volunteer powered organization, and we need help at every level! Whether you can give two hours a month or want to volunteer every weekend, love working from home/remotely or enjoy the hands-on work at our headquarters building with intake, baths, and walks, there's something for everyone to do!
Volunteers must be 18+ to directly interact with animals, or 16 with a parent/guardian present. Families with children under the age of 18 are welcome to help with other tasks.
​The first step is to watch our Volunteer Overview Video (approx 15 minutes). If after watching, this seems like something you are ready to do, please follow the link below to sign up!
START HERE: PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CURRENT (GREATEST) NEEDS:
Volunteers are currently needed for the following HIGH PRIORITY projects:
EVENTS
Adoption Event Volunteers (typically Saturdays, with variable shifts from 11:15-4:30) : Hold a dog, interact with cats/kittens, and talk to interested potential adopters to help homeless animals find their forever homes!
Adoption Event- Adoption Processors (typically Saturdays, with variable shifts from 10am-4:30pm) : Help process adoptions and unite SFC pets with their new families! Must be able to learn our adoption software and discuss medical history (will train) with new pet parents.
HEADQUARTERS
Cleaning Master (any time Tues-Fri, 10-6, or Saturday 12-4): Our headquarters in Spotsylvania is always in need of some extra hands to work on laundry, dishes, kennel cleaning/power washing, and general upkeep and organization.
Dog Walking/Playtime (any time Tues-Fri, 10-6): We have long-stay, new intakes, and larger dogs at HQ that would love some one-on-one play time in our play yards or a walk in the nearby Spotsylvania Battlefields!
Intake (Wednesdays, 2:30-4/5): Our new arrivals typically come in on Wednesday afternoons, and almost always need a bath in addition to their medical intakes before they head out to foster care. Intake volunteers can expect to help with bathtime, feeding, preparing supplies for fosters, and kennel setup/cleaning. Experienced and willing intake volunteers can also learn how to assist with intake exams!