Volunteers are needed to assist in the efforts of the Prince William SPCA.  We are a an all-volunteer group that relies on the time, dedication and efforts of our volunteers.  Whether you want to volunteer several hours a week or just a few hours every month or two, positions are available in all areas and can be tailored to meet your schedule.  We are a small group and need people in order to grow. Please remember that the PWSPCA has no animal shelter but we do work directly with the Prince William County Animal Shelter on their "Petfinder Project".

To become a volunteer, please fill out an on-line application, click here.

Please note: The Prince William SPCA is updating its database and is asking all volunteers to fill out the new form even if you recently filled it out.  We ask all current volunteers and board members to fill out the form as well.  We are working to keep our volunteers better informed of specific opportunities while minimizing the number of contact e-mails we send out.  Starting January 30, 2010, only volunteers who fill out this form specifying their areas of interest will receive information on volunteer opportunities. No hard copies of the registration form are being accepted.

Youth Volunteers (11-18 years old)
Young animal lovers are always welcome to help the Prince William SPCA in our mission of helping companion animals. However, not all volunteer opportunities are open to individuals under 18 years old. Below you will find information on what opportunities are best suited for younger volunteers. Parents, community group leaders and other adults may register their children or your group on the volunteer registration form.

Get Kids Involved!
Here are just a few examples of how you can help:
     Encourage your teachers to include lessons on humane education
     Post information and a donation can in your local neighborhood or school
     Conduct Bake Sales or sell lemonade
     Organize yard sales, dog washes or a "penny drive" at school
     Have a Birthday party where kids bring gifts and/or money for the animals
     Help with “Animal Adoption Trees” (see below)
     Join the PWSPCA Kids Club
The Prince William SPCA can provide brochures, newsletters and other information you may need for any of the activities listed above. Call our hotline at 571/222-0033 for more details.

“Snuggle” Project Donations
Both the Prince William County and the Manassas City Animal shelters currently accept donations made through the “Snuggles” pet blanket program. This program, sponsored by Hugs for Homeless Animals (H4HA), provides shelter pets with security blankets made by crafters. If you love to crochet, knit, quilt or sew and would like to support the shelters through this project, please visit http://www.snugglesproject.org for guidelines. This is a great scout or 4-H project for younger animal-lovers. Before making your donation to the shelters, please call the shelters ahead of time to be certain they have the space for your blankets. For info on the shelters, click here.

Animal Adoption Trees
Each fall, the Prince William SPCA needs volunteers to help with its Shelter Pet Ornament program. Volunteers are needed to cut out ornaments (this can be done any time of the year) and in November-December, volunteers are needed to construct ornaments with shelter pet photos. If you are interested in this activity, please register to be a volunteer (see link above) and indicate your interest in this program.

Pet Food Pantry Collectors
The Prince William SPCA is sponsoring a Pet Food Pantry for needy families in the area. The pantry is located in the front lobby of the Manassas City Animal Adoption Center and is open during their normal business hours. They are located 10039 Dean Dr. in Manassas, Va. If you can donate any items, please take them directly to the pantry. Follow the donation procedures posted to receive a receipt for your donation. Click here for a collection box sign.

 

10 Things All Volunteers Should do:
1.) Become a member for only $25 a year.
2.) Save your used printer cartridges and donate them to the PWSPCA.
3.) Spay or neuter all of your pets.
4.) Internet shoppers, sign up with www.igive.com. It is free and easy!
5.) Talk with managers or owners of businesses you frequent to see if they will be a sponsor of the Prince William SPCA, host a donation can or allow newsletters to be posted at their establishment.
6.) Attend a Prince William SPCA Board meeting.
7.) Contact your representative on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors about animal welfare needs in the county.
8.) Make a donation in honor or memory of a special person or pet.
9.) Create ways to promote spay/neutering, increase animal adoption and stop cruelty, then share them with the Prince William SPCA.
10.) Adopt your next pet from a local shelter.

Volunteer Opportunities
Community Outreach and Public Relations: The main goal of the Prince William SPCA is to help reduce the numbers of homeless domestic animals through public education.  Volunteers are needed to:
     Conduct Humane education programs (at schools, etc.)   
     Write or contribute articles to newsletter
     Advertise programs, events, and needs 
     Assist with publication of articles and radio/TV spots

Administrative: The need for individuals to assist with administrative duties is always great.  Volunteers are needed to:
     Maintain mailing list and database  
     Check phone messages and assist callers  
     Procure supplies (office, shelter, vet, promo) 
     Solicit product donations, services, and "wish-list" items

Fundraising/Special Events: Funding for Prince William SPCA activities, such as education and community awareness, is essential to our mission.  Volunteers are needed to:
     Assist with membership drive  
     Solicit donations and grants
     Sell raffle tickets  
     Distribute and collect change cans 
     Assist with mailings  
     Plan and assist with special events (cat shows, dog walks, etc.) 
     Craft or bake for special events

Special Services: In an effort to help defray administrative costs, the Prince William SPCA is seeking out professionals and businesses to offer their services on an in-kind basis.  By doing this, the Prince William SPCA can use more of its donated funds to help the animals, and in return, the professionals and businesses receive promotion from the group.  Services that are needed include:
     Legal  
     Photography/Art 
     Newsletter editing/publishing 
     Veterinary
     Accounting  
     Printing/copying  
     Design/graphics

The key to any successful organization is great leadership.  The Prince William SPCA is looking for a group of people who can work well together and for the benefit of animals in the county.  We are looking for Board members from all areas of interest, including: veterinary industry, business community, government, schools and other nonprofits.  Use your experience, profession, or business to help grow this new group into an organization from which all animals in the greater Prince William County region can benefit.

Contact Us:
P.O. Box 6631 ~ Woodbridge, VA 22195 ~ Phone/Fax: 571-222-0033
E-mail: pwspca@pwspca.org