Volunteer News and Upcoming Opportunities

SAVE THE DATE!

Flyer for 'Bark in the Park' event featuring orange silhouette of a dog jumping over a park bench, palm trees, and text indicating event details on November 7th, 2026, from 11AM to 4PM at Sand Point Park in Titusville, benefiting the SPCA of Brevard. Free attendance.
  • Event poster for a fundraiser called 'Great Gatsby Purr-Rom,' benefiting the SPCA of Brevard. The event is on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Trinity Oaks Event Venue, 825 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, Florida. Ticket prices are $50 for a single and $75 for a couple. The poster features a black background with gold ornate design elements, a silhouette of a cat pouring champagne into stacked glasses, and logos of sponsors including Hounds Town and others.

    Purr-rom - The Great Catsby

    Saturday, April 11 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Trinity Oaks (Mattew’s Hope) in Cocoa.

    Volunteers needed for many positions. Please visit the VIC to learn more.

    https://www.volgistics.com/vicnet/14771/login

    SIGN UP ON THE VIC
  • Flyer for WHEELS IN MOTION CAR SHOW at Fox Lake Park on April 18, 2026, featuring vintage cars, supporting SPCA of Brevard and The Boys & Girls Club of Titusville, contact Patty for details.

    Wheels in Motion Car Show

    Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fox Lake Park in Titusville.

    Volunteers needed to assist with the info table and Bark Buddies needed to showcase adoptable dogs. Shifts have been set up from 10 a.m. until noon and from noon until 2 p.m.

    Bark Buddies will need to transport their dog to and from the event.

    SIGN UP ON THE VIC
  • Green and white event poster for EEARS Eco-Fest on May 23rd, 2026, from 4 to 10 PM at Cocoa Village Amphitheater, featuring non-profits, vendors, food, and drinks, with free entry.

    Eco-Fest

    Saturday, May 23 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Cocoa Village Amphitheater

    Volunteers needed to assist with the info table and Bark Buddies needed to showcase adoptable dogs. Shifts have been set up. See VIC for details.

    Bark Buddies will need to transport their dog to and from the event

    SIGN UP ON THE VIC
A man wearing sunglasses, a gray t-shirt with red text, beige shorts, and white sneakers, holding a broom and a dustpan, standing outside in a parking lot with trees and parked cars in the background.
Group of children and caregivers holding kittens in a nursing home or care facility, with balloons and a sign for Royal Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation in the background.
Group of people dressed in Christmas-themed clothing, standing in front of a decorated float with Christmas decorations and plush toys, at an outdoor holiday event.
A man with a beard and short hair wearing a blue hoodie is kneeling and leaning toward a dog, which has its mouth near the man's face, under a canopy outdoors. There are trees, a building, and a fence in the background.
A woman smiling and kneeling next to a happy brindle and black dog at an outdoor event with tents and people in the background.
A man in a red shirt and a cap sitting on a folding chair and holding a happy, smiling pit bull dog at an outdoor event with tents and people in the background.
Two women wearing red SPCA volunteer shirts standing outdoors under a canopy, smiling, with a large sculpture of a seahorse made from recycled materials in front of them, at an event with a table that has donation materials.
Two women smiling, one holding a black cat, in a room with pet supplies and a cat tree.
A man wearing glasses, a blue cap, and a red SPCA volunteer shirt, sitting on a wooden bench with a black dog lying beside him. The background has a bulletin board with cat pictures and a SPCA flyer.
A man in a red SPCA volunteer t-shirt and red cap standing outdoors with a happy brown and white dog on a leash, at an outdoor event with tents, people, and a colorful van in the background.
Four women, including one in a wheelchair, standing in a classroom with a whiteboard in the background. All are smiling and wearing name tags and red lanyards.
Three smiling people and a black dog with a purple bandana outdoors on a sunny day. The man in front is wearing a blue T-shirt, sunglasses, and a white cap, holding the dog's leash. The woman on the left is wearing a red Volunteer shirt and glasses,
Three women in red SPCA volunteer shirts smiling and standing behind a table at an outdoor event. The table has donation forms, flyers, and a decorative dog cutout.
A woman smiling and taking a selfie with a black and white cat wearing an Elizabethan collar. The woman is wearing a gray shirt and a red lanyard, and the cat is being held in her arms.
A woman smiling and pointing at the camera while standing on a grassy field with a black dog on a yellow leash. In the background, two people are walking a white dog on a leash near a wooded area.
Man wearing sunglasses kneeling on grassy field with a leash, petting a white dog with black spots and a red collar lying on the grass. In the background, another person stands on a dirt path in a rural outdoor setting with trees and grass.
A man standing outdoors holding a leash attached to a tan dog with a red collar, with a red pickup truck in the background and cloudy sky above.
Group of five people walking their dogs in a park or grassy area with trees.
A man in a blue shirt, beige cap, and sunglasses holding a leash on a happy, smiling dog in a grassy area with trees and blue sky in the background.
A woman holding a white and gray cat on her lap. The woman has a volunteer badge that reads 'ANA Ana Peroza'. She is sitting on a wooden chair in a room with purple walls, and another cat is visible in the background sitting near a window.
A woman with glasses and a gray t-shirt standing in front of a laundry area with a pile of blankets and clothes.
A woman in a red SPCA T-shirt packing a cardboard box with small gifts and glassware in an indoor storage or warehouse room.
A woman with blonde hair, glasses, and a Shenandoah hoodie kneeling beside a black and white dog in a room with medals hanging on the wall.
A woman wearing a red shirt, gray long-sleeve underneath, jeans, and red gloves is assembling a frame on a wooden table in a conference room.
A man is measuring a large metal frame on a wooden table in a room with kitchen cabinets, a microwave, and a door. Various tools and materials are on the table, including scissors, a spray bottle, towels, and a roll of mesh material.
Two people working together on a large clear acrylic frame at a wooden conference table. The woman on the left has long curly hair and is wearing glasses, a teal shirt, and a face mask. The man on the right has short dark hair, a beard, and is wearin
A woman wearing sunglasses and a red shirt kneeling next to a smiling dog with a purple harness at an outdoor event.
Two smiling volunteers at an outdoor event, one man holding a dog and one woman with a lanyard and badge, seated at a red table with pamphlets, surrounded by tents and people.
A woman standing outdoors holding a rake in front of the SPCA of Brevard building. She is wearing a blue T-shirt with the SPCA logo and jeans, with fallen leaves on the ground.
A man standing on grass holding a leash attached to a large, muscular dog wearing a harness, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a pink tank top, and black pants walking a dog on a trail in a grassy outdoor area on a sunny day.
A person with shoulder-length light hair wearing a gray T-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers is folding a gray towel in a storage room with shelves of folded towels and supplies.
A girl lying on the floor surrounded by multiple cats of different colors and patterns, some on her and some near her, with toys nearby.
An elderly woman smiling at a clothing resale store, standing in front of racks of clothes including shirts and pants.
A woman and a man standing together, both wearing volunteer badges, smiling in front of a door with a decorative glass window.
A woman in a red shirt and beige shorts with glasses on her head is kneeling on the floor next to a multi-level cat tree. Several cats of different colors and patterns are on and around the cat tree, including one at the top, one on a middle level, a
Three people standing behind a table at an outdoor SPCA event. The table has pamphlets, signs, and a black mesh container. The person on the left wears a red shirt and glasses, the woman in the middle wears a red shirt and sunglasses, and the woman o
An older man wearing glasses, a blue cap with a cat graphic, and a red SPCA volunteer shirt, smiling while holding a kitten.
A smiling woman and a man crouching on the grass with a black dog in front of them. The woman is wearing a gray t-shirt with pink lettering, sunglasses on her head, and a brown bag. The man is wearing a gray t-shirt with a graphic and black shorts. T
Two people with two dogs sitting on the floor inside a pet store near the entrance, with shelves of pet supplies in the background.
Man at an outdoor event booth for SPCA of Brevard, standing under a white canopy, flexing his arms, with a red tablecloth displaying the SPCA logo and name, surrounded by pet-related informational materials.
Young woman with brown hair and a gray t-shirt that says 'Volunteering is my superpower' smiling, kneeling, with a gray dog in front of her, outdoors with pumpkins, hay, trees, and fall decorations.
A woman with long wavy hair smiling and kneeling on the floor, holding a black dog with a red bandana around its neck in what appears to be a pet store.
A woman kneeling on the grass smiling with a brown dog, outdoors under hanging moss trees with buildings and parked cars in the background.
A golden retriever and a tabby cat lying under a white striped blanket together.

FURTHER YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

SPCA Volunteers can help in many different areas including upkeep of the adoption center, assisting at the thrift stores or community events, and working with our animals. Those wishing to work with the animals must go through additional training to do so. Read below to learn how you can become a Kitty Kuddler, a Bark Buddy (or both!).

Kitty Kuddler Training

As a Kitty Kuddler you are also responsible for cleaning and helping cat staff with noting behavior and any medical concerns you may encounter while volunteering.

Click here to review the current Kitty Kuddler Guide.

After you have read through the guide, please click the link below to take the Kitty Kuddler Quiz:

https://forms.gle/id2xenxxaxDMG6o99

Once you've completed the training and passed the test, please let me know and I will update your volunteer status to "Kitty Kuddler".Once you've completed the training and passed the test, please let me know and I will update your volunteer status to "Kitty Kuddler".

Bark Buddy Training

Bark Buddies work directly with dogs at the Adoption Center. They assist staff with cleaning, walks, playgroups, dog baths, socialization, and training. Another really important aspect of Dog Buddy support is to take dogs to offsite events and showcase them.

To become a Bark Buddy, you will need to complete a 2-part training:

  1. Watch a Bark Buddy Introductory video to Canine Handling and take the accompanying quiz. Click here to watch the video.  After watching the video, click here https://forms.gle/BXBr8h5ZFizpHTki to complete the Bark Buddy quiz. Once you've completed your quiz please notify the Volunteer Program Manager and you will be contacted to guide you onto the next step.

  2. Schedule and pass the hands-on leashing and handling training and evaluation 

After successfully completing both steps you will become a part of our unique Bark Buddy team of dog handlers.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

A poster from the SPCA of Brevard with enrichment reminders for keeping areas clean for pups, featuring a photo of a smiling, tan and white dog with ears up and tongue out.
Laundry room with a sign of laundry reminders from the SPCA of Brevard, listing instructions on laundry cart disposal, lint trap cleaning, detergent use, and toy disposal.
Sign at a dog training area with rules for Bark Buddies, explaining interactions with dogs based on color codes and restrictions on staff without approval, with the SPCA of Brevard logo at the bottom.
Cat side reminders sign over a partially visible black and white cat laying on the floor.
Bulldog wearing a red hoodie sitting next to cleaning supplies including a spray bottle, a sponge, rubber gloves, and a bucket.

Tasks for Volunteers Serving as Helping Hands

There is so much to do around the Adoption Center to keep it neat and tidy for our visitors and animals. Below is a list of tasks you can do to help out:

·         Brush Cat Towers

·         Clean TVs in Cat Rooms

·         Clean up Front Patio (sweep, water plants, clean benches)

·         Clean Windows/Doors

·         Clean/Organize Education Room

·         Clean/Organize Storage and Enrichment Room

·         Do Laundry (wash, dry, fold, put away)

·         Dust all Around the Adoption Center

·         Dust/Sweep Lobby Rooms & Buildings

·         Empty Poop Bag Stations Around the Property/Refill Poop Bags as Needed

·         Empty Trash Cans

·         Make Dog Enrichment

·         Organize the Little Library Outside

·         Organize the Re-tail Store (fold shirts, organize other items)

·         Pick Up Poop Around the Building and Play Yards

·         Pick Up Toys and Litter Around the Property

·         Refill Kitty Litter Bins

·         Replace Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Rolls Around the Adoption Center

·         Scoop Litter Boxes in Cat Rooms

·         Wash Cat/Dog Dishes

·         Wipe Down Litter Boxes

·         Wipe Down Walls in Cat Rooms