What better way to show your love and support for animals in need than to volunteer? At the Brandywine Valley SPCA, you can apply for any number of their volunteer opportunities, as long as you are at least 16 years old.
Types of Volunteers:
Administration volunteers are perfect for those who are savvy with computers and data. Adoption counselors are best for people who love matching pets with their forever homes. You can also volunteer to take care of the dogs and cats staying at the SPCA, including grooming, feeding, walking, and loving!
One of the more unique qualities to volunteering at the Brandywine Valley SPCA is the opportunity to participate in the “Dogs and Cats on Tour,” which involves taking adoptable pets to local shelters, animal hospitals, and fundraisers to increase their likelihood of being adopted!
Or, if you have a more creative side to you, you can be a pet photographer, a treat-baker, toy-maker, and so much more, including volunteer opportunities for children! It’s all here at the Brandywine SPCA, and it’s a purr-fect way to share special bonds with cats and dogs!
Why Should You Volunteer?
Linda Torelli of BVSPCA expressed why volunteering has such a positive impact.
“Each time a volunteer interacts with an animal at the shelter, it changes that animal’s day for the better,” she said. “That cat or dog may have lost the only home they knew or maybe knew only neglect and cruelty, and the time with a kind volunteer helps the pet relax and enjoy the moment. Then there are opportunities to work with animals to help improve their adoption chances or to take on other roles to help the animals, like events, photography, and admin work. It’s a very rewarding experience to make a difference to animals that have lost everything.”
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is located at 1212 Phoenixville Pike. For more information, visit their website.