Volunteer News and Upcoming Opportunities

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

  • Keefer's Junk Removal Christmas Event

    Sunday, November 16 in Mims. We will be there from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

    Volunteers needed to help with the info table and Bark Buddies needed to showcase adoptable dogs. Shifts have been set up. Bark Buddies will need to transport their dog to and from the event.

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  • The More The Merrier Holiday Festival

    Saturday, December 6 from 11 until 3 p.m. at the SPCA Adoption Center.

    Volunteers needed throughout the event for various duties including set up, photos with Santa, merch table, cookie decorating, kitty kuddlers and bark buddies. See the VIC for details on all available opportunities.

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  • Donation and Adoption Event at L3 Harris

    Thursday, December 11 in Palm Bay from 11 - 1.

    Bark Buddies are needed to showcase adoptable dogs to employees of L3Harris. Dogs can be transported in the SPCA van by staff or Bark Buddies can transport their dog to and from the event.

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  • Buddy's Home Furnishings Santa Sunday

    Sunday, December 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Titusville.

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

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A woman with long brown hair, wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, and blue jeans, kneeling beside a tan and white dog with a black collar, outdoors on a dirt path with trees and a parked car 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 woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a red T-shirt, and black shorts, walking her dog on a leash in an outdoor grassy area with tall grass and trees in the background on a sunny day.
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.
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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.
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FURTHER YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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.

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!).

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.
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