Bucks County SPCA | How to Help

Getting Involved

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 4:00*
Tuesday - 10:00 to 7:00*
Saturday - 10:00 to 3:00
Sunday - 11:00 to 2:00
24-Hour Emergency Phone: 215-794-7425

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All donations are tax-deductible (501c3)

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Volunteer Spotlight

Jane Coale is a full time RV-er who travels around the US bringing dog agility to communities and shelters alike.. “I stop at every animal shelter I find to help with the dogs (my exercise and therapy).” She has been training Dog Agility at the fun, beginner level for more than seven years and finds it be “a wonderful way of building trust, respect, confidence, and evaluating shelter dogs.” Agility gives volunteers and shelter dogs a new challenge. “Dog agility is a fun way to teach trust and respect with lots of treats and praise. I have built numerous, scaled down, easy obstacles that I use at RV park dog shows, then donate to shelters. I put my first “shelter dog show” with volunteers at the Bucks County SPCA in Pennsylvania. The dogs were wonderful and I could see the volunteers’ pride in their great training (mostly teenagers). Fun activities help prevent burnout. Fun dog shows a few times a year, showcase the dogs and volunteers and is good press for the shelter. This shelter has a great adoption rate and a wonderful volunteer training program. My dream is to have this kind of community involvement at all shelters.” We welcomed Jane back for a third year of Just For Fun Agility with volunteer and community members.

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How to Help

Why become a volunteer?

Bucks County SPCA volunteers realize that a little bit of time goes a long way. Volunteering your time doesn't always mean a trip to the shelter. The Bucks County SPCA relies on volunteers to help with fundraising efforts, community outreach, education, gardening, as well as animal care through socialization and training. We also have ways for you to help from home. Besides, volunteering is a great way to meet other people who have the same interests as you! So check it out today and spend a little bit of your time making a big difference.

How do I become a Bucks County SPCA Volunteer?

It is easy to join our team! Just follow the simple steps below:

View our VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS to see how you can help.
Fill out and submit a Volunteer Application*. Please allow two weeks for applications to process then call (215) 794-7425 ext 101 to schedule a phone interview. New Kids Club Summer Program applications are available now.
Some Volunteer positions require an orientation and training. Upcoming volunteer opportunities will be discussed during your phone interview and orientation dates and times will be mailed to interested volunteers.

*Volunteer Applications can be downloaded under Volunteer Programs, be picked up at the shelter or at community events. Completed applications can be mailed in or dropped off.

Fundraising Events

The Bucks County SPCA relies on the generous donations of community members, people like yourselves. Fundraisers are held throughout the year to help offset some of the cost of helping the animals, and we rely on volunteers to help staff these events. Often, there is no training required to help at these events. Please check Event Calendar or our home page to see a list of fundraisers or upcoming events. We would love your help or just attend to help show your support!

Kids's Programs*

Bucks County SPCA is proud to introduce our new Kids Club Summer program! Designed to help more kids get involved with the SPCA and animals. Bucks County SPCA will take 48 kids to partcipate in mentored volunteering for 2 hours, once a week for 4 weeks. Please preview Volunteer Programs, for the eagerly awaited, Kids Club Application. This new program will start this summer.
Bucks County SPCA needs a few adult mentors for this program. If you are interested in mentoring this summer, please contact Diane at (215) 794-7425 ext 101 and submit a volunteer application. For more information about this program, please check out Volunteer Programs.

Camp SPCA

Don't forget about Camp SPCA just for kids! This is a great chance for kids to learn about the Bucks County SPCA while doing crafts, having fun and making friends. Our 2010 Camp SPCA will have three sessions....

Returning Campers: June 28-July 2 9am-12pm.

This session is for all who attended last year’s Camp SPCA. It will offer 2^nd year campers a more in-depth and hands on experience. Camp fee is $150.00

Session 1 (grades K-2): July 12-16, 9:30am-12pmWe will be learning about helping animals in our community, responsible pet ownership as well as how our animal shelter works. Camp fee is $150.00
Session 2 (grades 3-6): July 26-30, 9:30am-12pm
* Session 2 is full* Waiting list available for potential openings
We will be working with all kinds of animals, learning about animal related careers, and learning about animal admissions, their stay at our shelter and finding the right home. Camp fee is $150.00

Each child will receive a tee-shirt and certificate of completion. Camp fees include all crafts, healthy snacks and juice/water. Camp registration fees are considered a tax deductible donation to the Bucks County SPCA. Space for camp is limited to 10 campers per session. Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis. Please call to register your child and have registration forms sent to you. If space is unavailable, you may have your child entered onto our waiting list. We are offering the Heuscher Educational Scholarship for campers who need financial assistance with camp fees. Please contact Nikki Thompson for an application and further information. (215)794-7425 ext.107 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

*Bucks County SPCA is no longer able to offer children under 18yrs old, volunteer opportunities without parental supervision for all volunteer hours due to liability concerns. Volunteers must be at least 18yrs old to volunteer at Shelter events, off site. Children younger than 18 years old must be supervised by their parent(s) for all animal care volunteering and anyone younger than 18yrs must be supervised by a parent for shelter events and programs unless otherwise specified.

Help From Home

Did you know you can help the SPCA right from the comforts our your home? Check out the section on Help From Home for a list of ways to volunteer right now. If you sew, bake, like to write, email or shop, you can help your local animal shelter.