Animal shelter or rescue volunteering
East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates
East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates is a volunteer program run by East Bay SPCA in Oakland, CA. Open to: ages 12 to 17.
- Who can join
- Ages 12 to 17
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Free
About the program
A free program for older youth focused on animal welfare advocacy, new this year at East Bay SPCA.
Participants combine shelter tasks, creative projects, and community organizing to support animals through direct action, advocacy, and education.
Key facts
- Run by
- East Bay SPCA
- Where
- Oakland, CAOakland and Dublin campuses
- Who can join
- Ages 12 to 17Ages 12-17
- Commitment
- 4-week sessions, Saturdays or Sundays, 2 hours per week
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Free ($0 registration, grant funded)
- Good fit for
- Pre-Vet and Animal Science, Psychology and Social Work
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Humane Society Silicon Valley Student OpportunitiesVolunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Milpitas, CA | Not posted | Not posted | Year-round |
| Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior VolunteersVolunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Burlingame, CA | Ages 13 to 17 | 2 hours per week for at least six months | Year-round |
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All animal shelter programs in the Bay AreaPre-Vet and Animal Science opportunitiesPsychology and Social Work opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates?
Ages 12 to 17. Ages 12-17
How many hours does East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates require?
4-week sessions, Saturdays or Sundays, 2 hours per week
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/east-bay-spca-animal-welfare-advocates.
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