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DID YOU KNOW?
The bi-monthly SPCA
Lifeline newsletter was first
published in 1984 to inform
the membership of SPCA
programs and services. Issues
of Lifeline are still published
today but only quarterly.
Want to volunteer?
Volunteers are an indispensable asset to our organization. We truly could not do many of the things we do without such dedicated individuals. By becoming a volunteer with the SPCA, you have the ability to make life brighter for the animals, whether it be directly through each minute that you spend petting them, or outside of our facility by aiding in our fundraising efforts to provide the animals care that they so deserve.
Volunteer Requirements
  • 6 month commitment for 2 hours per week
  • 12 years old or older (ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older; adult must be an active volunteer, attend orientation with 12-15 year old and during all volunteer shifts, adult must supervise)
  • Possess customer service skills
  • Support the SPCA mission, principles and policies
  • $15 registration fee (due after acceptance into the program; covers t-shirt, name badge and volunteer manual printing)
If you are a student looking for short-term or flexible community service hours and know that you cannot commit to at least 6 months with us, please consider taking part in a donation drive for our animals or a research report. Please contact us at 863/646-7722 for more information.
Please note that court-ordered community service is not part of the volunteer program. Please contact the Adoption Center Manager at 863/646-7722. (Must be 18 years of age or older.)
Current Volunteer Positions Available
  • Cat Caretaker & Customer Service: provide kitties with cuddling time, customer interaction with potential adopters, possibly cleaning cattery area
  • Dog Walkers: provide canine exercise,love and improve social skills (additional training required, must be 16 years of age or older)
  • General Animal Care: feeding, cleaning and socializing with animals prior to regular business hours
  • Foster Caregiver: temporarily house orphaned pets in need, provide TLC on their way to finding forever homes, additional application needed, must be 18 years of age
  • Canine Customer Service: answer basic questions of kennel customers, help facilitate animal adoptions (additional training required)
  • Web Site Volunteer: spend one-on-one time with orphaned animals to write personalized memos and descriptions, photograph adoptables
  • Street Team: visit areas of choice to distribute SPCA info, collect fundraising canisters (must be 16 years old or older with valid driver's license)
  • Tour Guide: on-call basis, needing outgoing, informed and passionate volunteers
  • Grooming: bathe and groom orphaned animals as needed or prior to confirmed adoptions
  • Medical Center Assistant: assist with making surgery packs, prepping animals for surgery and observing recovery periods (must be 16 years old or older)
  • Humane Educator: speak to students about proper animal care and other animal welfare topics, must be comfortable speaking with children in a school setting
  • Off Site Adoption Assistant: help staff set-up, care for and assist with animal adoptions at off site locations
  • Special Events Assistant: assisting with annual fundraising and special events - Auction for the Animals and Pets on Parade
  • Customer Service Assistant: greet and assist customers to catteries and kennels, SPCA's first impression to the public
What do you do next?
Volunteer applications can be found in the medical center or adoption center lobby at the SPCA located at 5850 Brannen Road South in Lakeland. You may also print out an application online or fill out the online volunteer inquiry form. Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by Alane, our Volunteer Coordinator, and you will be contacted to attend an upcoming volunteer information session. After the info session, a one-on-one interview will be set up where we will discuss your interests and see if there is a match for you.
Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with the SPCA. We truly appreciate your desire to become part of the solution to the problem of homeless and neglected companion animals in our community. If you have any questions about the above information, please contact Alane at 863/646-7722 Ext. 112 or e-mail her at ahumrich@lovemyspca.com.


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