| Our mission | To save the lives of companion animals through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption; to promote learning, eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing the highest standards of animal welfare. |
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New Hampshire SPCA
| Ways to help | Small Mammal CareCare of rabbits and other small mammals, feeding, cleaning cages, medicating, stocking feeding area. Morning care is needed most 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.General Office HelpMay include phone reception, data entry, copying, general mailings, folding, stuffing envelopes, thank you calls, labeling, and any other projects as assigned by supervisor. Needed any weekday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Poster and Newsletter DistributionHelp us get up-to-date information about NHSPCA news and events to the public by distributing flyers, posters and newsletters to local veterinarians and businesses in the community.Horses/Barn Animal CareFeeding, cleaning stalls, stocking barn. Needed 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. or 3:00-4:00 p.m. Must have previous experience working with horses/barn animals.Cat Room MonitorSupervises the activity within the Cat Pavilion during business hours. This is a high public contact position that requires comfort interacting with people as well as requiring animal handling skills. Requires several hours as cat care volunteer, and some additional training.GreeterA high public contact position that requires greeting customers as they come into the Adoption Center, answering questions, and providing direction.Cat CareProvides hands-on care to the animals, ensuring that the shelter living environment remains safe, clean and as comfortable as possible. Feeding, cleaning cages, stocking cat rooms and provide socialization to cats. Morning hours are needed most: 8:00- 10:00 a.m.Lawn and Garden HelpAt least twice a year we have grounds clean-up and planting projects both on-site and at Rolling Meadows, the NHSPCA Pet Cemetery. If you love to get outside and get your hands dirty – this could be the volunteer opportunity for you.Paws Walk Committee MembersLooking to gain valuable experience in fundraising, event planning and animal welfare? Want to make a real impact with the skills you have? Join our Paws Walk Committee and help plan and execute the biggest animal welfare event on the Seacoast!Annual Auction Committee MemberAre you interested in building your resume, networking with local businesses and philanthropists, and helping to save the lives of needy animals, all at once? The NHSPCA Auction for the Animals Planning Committee is just the thing for you then!Classroom VolunteersTeach kids humanity towards animals! Combine your love of animals with the joy of working with kids. Our Humane Education Coordinator is looking for individuals who understand that the key to a more humane future for all living creatures is through the education of children today. Opportunities include: summer camp counselors, birthday party helpers, filing and copying, and classroom monitors. These are fun and educational opportunities for yourself, the kids, and animals.Dog CareWalking dogs, socializing, feeding, cleaning cages, scooping up waste in the yard, stocking the kitchen and laundry areas. Needed any day 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Evening sessions available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Kennel MonitorSupervises the activity within the Dog Pavilion during business hours. This is a high public contact position that requires comfort interacting with the public and answering questions. Requires some amount of experience with dog care and additional training.Foster an AnimalFoster parents are an invaluable part of the care and rehabilitation of young, sick, or special needs animals. Fosters must be 18 years or older, be willing and able to take your fosters to follow-up veterinary appointments every 2-3 weeks, keep your foster pets separate from household pets for two weeks or longer in a spare room or contained area. Feed, care, socialize and monitor the health of the foster animal(s).Laundry DutyOften part of the Dog and Cat care procedure. This involves doing Laundry in the Adoption Center, stocking the room as needed, and keeping the laundry room clean.Junior VolunteersStudents, ages 13 to 15 years old, may become Junior Volunteers. Under adult supervision, they assume all the responsibilities of regular volunteers working with cats and small mammals at the NHSPCA. |
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| How you help | The NHSPCA depends greatly on over 700 volunteers who donate their time and talent to help the animals. Without volunteers we could not accomplish or advance our mission. |
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| About us | The NHSPCA is a non-profit organization (501c3) serving over 121 communities in the Greater Seacoast of New Hampshire, southern Maine and northern Massachusetts. Our Adoption Center receives nearly 2,500 unwanted, neglected or abused animals from our region each year. We provide each one with a warm bed, medical care, nutritious food and the time it takes every step possible to place them in the best possible new home. The Humane Education program of the New Hampshire SPCA reaches over 8,000 children each year, encouraging both children and adults to develop and express attitudes of compassion, kindness and respect for all living things. |
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