Civilian and Law Enforcement Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently seeking Advisory Board members, special event coordinators and humane education and administrative volunteers. Accredited internship, work study and high school community service opportunities are also available.

Please contact the administration office for more information or email info@countyspca.org.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the Schenectady County SPCA, please fill out the Volunteer Application and Background Check authorization and mail or email the completed forms to: info@countyspca.org.

Humane Law Enforcement Division

Volunteers for our Humane Law Enforcement Division must undergo a detailed background investigation before being accepted. Conviction of a felony, any sexual offense, any domestic violence offense, or any offense involving drugs, firearms, or force is an automatic disqualifier. Other convictions to include numerous traffic infractions may result in your disqualification. You must be of good moral character.

Humane Education Division

The Humane Education program promotes empathy and compassion for all species and examines the impact our personal and cultural choices have on other people, animals and the earth. Humane Educators are available to the community for lectures, seminars, and presentations on a variety of topics.

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Animal Abuse

To report animal abuse, please call our confidential emergency hotline at 518-755-9517 or click the button below.

Medical Emergencies

For medical emergencies, please contact your local veterinarian or animal control immediately.

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