Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteer Program
A shelter volunteer program in Burlingame for teens ages 13-17 (13-15 must volunteer with a parent), providing direct animal-care support experience and exposure to animal welfare work.
Our Junior Volunteer positions are available for youth 13 to 17 years of age and require a commitment of 2 hours per week for at least six months.
The first step to becoming a volunteer is to complete an application and review our current volunteer opportunities here: www.phs-spca.org/volapp
Once you become a volunteer, you’ll be asked to purchase a “Volunteer Pack” that includes a short-sleeve volunteer t-shirt, lanyard and combination RF access keycard and identification badge. The cost of the pack is $35…
How to Apply
- Complete an application
- Review current volunteer opportunities
- Purchase a Volunteer Pack after acceptance
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