Volunteer Requirements

In order to volunteer at the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be able to provide six hours of service per month for a minimum six month period.
• Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift, or stand for long periods when working directly with the animals.
• Possess strong customer service skills including writing and clear verbal communications in English as all volunteer positions work directly with the public, staff and other volunteers.
• Be able to listen to kennel/cattery commands and verbally communicate to public, staff and volunteers (for safety reasons, applies to volunteers who wish to work directly with the animals).
• Attend an online Volunteer Orientation and in person Shelter Training class.