The Montgomery County SPCA is always looking for self-motivated people willing to give some of their time to the animals
 at the shelter. Currently, we have several ideas how you may be able to help if you have the time and are willing to do so. 
   

 Door Greeters: This person would welcome the public and assist with directions in the SPCA, and where to find what they
 may be looking for. This person will have some animal handling, as they would remove animals from the cages for perspective
 adopters to handle and interact with. This person should have a love for animals and for working with people. Animal breeds
 and behavior knowledge helpful.  

 Lost & Found: This person would compare lost and found reports at the Montgomery County SPCA with animals in the
 shelter and those listed in the newspapers, any calls that come in from an owner looking for a lost pet or any other media
 source. Several thousands of pets lost each year are never located. In this position you may be reuniting an owner and a pet
 that would not have happened if not for your help.  

 Pet Grooming: Several pets each year seen at the Montgomery County SPCA are in desperate need of a bath and comb.
 This alone could be the difference between finding a home and not. The Montgomery County SPCA has a bathing area at the
 shelter and much of the equipment necessary for grooming. Grooming experience is helpful.  

 Landscapers: Not only is a clean environment required inside an animal shelter a pleasant and clean exterior can be the
 difference between someone stopping to see what is available for adoption or not stopping. Landscaping and lawn care
 experience helpful.  

 Project Assistants: Several times a year the Montgomery County SPCA takes pets off-site to area businesses or schools.
 This person could help with the setting up of these off-site visits. Be present when off-site to help with the animals and
 adoptions.  

 Pet Trainers: People who come to the SPCA looking for a new pet are more likely to pick a pet that is well adjusted and
 well mannered. If you have some past pet training experience a little training may go a long way. Teaching a pet to sit in its
 kennel rather than jumping all over the place when someone comes to the gate can make the difference. Many good manners
 can be taught in a short period of time. The time alone, you spend with an animal can help them to become a better, well
 adjusted pet. Taking a dog for a walk can not only leash train them but also be the part of the socialization they may need.  

 Dog walkers: The SPCA would like to have our dogs exercised on a daily basis. We would like for each dog to go for a
 walk three times a day to get their much needed fresh air and one on one time to stretch and run.  

 Public Relations/Media Assistants: Every event the Montgomery County SPCA is able to hold requires advertisement.
 With a very limited budget we are required to rely on public service announcements and other forms of advertisement. If you
 have public relations or a media background your assistance could make the difference for a successful event.  

 Vet Techs: If you are a Veterinarian Technician or have Vet Tech experience you help is needed.  

 Kennel Maintenance: Assist current shelter staff with cleaning and caring for the animals at the shelter. Keeping the kennels
 where the animals are kept clean and sanitary is a priority.  

 Building Maintenance: We at the SPCA are always trying to improve the appearance of the shelter. Painting projects and
 other maintenance projects are always needed.  

 Adoption Follow-up: When a pet is adopted from the SPCA we would like someone who would make contact with the new
 pet owners after they have had time to get acquainted with their new pet. This person will find out how things are going and if
 there are any problems.  

 Other: I am sure there are many other ways volunteers can help us at the SPCA. These are just a few of the services that we
 would like to provide but do not have the staff available to do so. If you know of something else you would like to do that is
 not listed here that will benefit the shelter and the pets we handle, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please understand there is a
 very limited budget for any projects we may wish to undertake however if monies are available and persons are willing to do
 anything to benefit we will do all we can to assist.