2024 Nova Scotia SPCA Volunteer Application - NEW
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the Nova Scotia SPCA. We are so grateful for all of our dedicated volunteers! 

If you are looking to apply to be a foster, please click here to be redirected to the appropriate form.

This application is for folks who wish to volunteer with the Nova Scotia SPCA in one of our shelters, or thrift stores. If we have no current opportunities that fit your selection or availability, do not worry! Please re-apply in a few months time.

Volunteer Info

Is this application for a youth volunteer (under 18 years old)?
Please choose your age range from the below choices.
Nova Scotia SPCA Volunteers must be 18+. If you are under 18 years old, please do not continue completing this application. We are currently working on a youth volunteer program. If looking to volunteer time with animals at the SPCA please have a parent/guardian email your local SPCA shelter to discuss next steps.

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the Nova Scotia SPCA. At this time, all NS SPCA volunteers are required to be 18 or older. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not continue filling out this application.

Still want to help? People of all ages are welcome to come to the shelter to offer enrichment to shelter animals as a casual Cat Cuddler or Dog Walker. You can do this as often as you like during opening hours. Opening hours vary across the province - please go to Nova Scotia SPCA | Saving Lives. Creating Families. and click "Find Your SPCA" at the top to see the hours at your local shelter. Please note that young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during these visits. We hope to see you around the shelter soon!

To find out other ways people ages 15 and under can help the SPCA, click here!

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