Volunteer

2026 Volunteer Orientation Dates

Volunteer Orientations occur once a month and space is limited.

May 15th @ 5:30PM – Full

June 26th @ 5:30PM – Full

August 21st @ 5:30PM (Registration opens on 8/1/26 @ 10:00AM)

September 18th @ 5:30PM (Registration opens 9/1/26 @ 10:00AM)

October -TBD

November – TBD

December – No Orientation

Attend a Volunteer Orientation to get started!
Children must be 8+ years old to start the program
Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (under 18 volunteer duties vary by age)
Volunteer Orientations are happening once a month.
RSVP to an orientation.
For group or corporate volunteering please email us at: info@nevadaspca.org

Work with dogs, cats, or small animals and support the animal care team with grooming, kennel cleaning, room cleaning, and litter box changing.
Work with the animals to provide enrichment activities including giving them puzzle toys, reading to them, play yard activity and more.
Walking the dogs (multiple orientations required)
Become a foster caregiver and join our Happiness Heroes program.
Represent Nevada SPCA at outreach events for adoptions and fundraising.
Bag dog and cat food to stock our Pet Pantry.
Organize a donation drive with your family, friends or co-workers to collect food or other animal supplies; make it a party at your house or office!
Involve your kids: host fundraisers such as a bake sale with their classrooms or sports teams, organize a lemonade stand, or garage sale.

You must have attended the Volunteer Orientation and completed your paperwork to attend a Dog Walking Orientation.
You must be 21 years or older
You must watch the video below “Dog Body Language 101” BEFORE signing up.
There are limited spaces due to the hands-on nature of these orientations