1. Canine Socialization Park Walk: The Canine Socialization Park Walk is open to the public every Saturday except for the first Saturday of each month when it is open for shelter dogs only. The current session is 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (The time of these sessions varies according to season). The canine crew member will be responsible for leashing, removing the dog from the kennel, and walking the dog to the adjacent field. Dogs are let off leash once the gates are locked and are free to run and play with each other. The handler is expected to walk around the field during the one hour session. This is a great way to get your exercise and help our dogs at the same time.

Members of the public are invited to bring their own dogs to the park when trainer Jason Vasconi supervises the sessions. Read details and requirements of public participation here.

2. Canine Coach: Canine coaching is conducted every Friday by trainer Jason Vasconi. The current session is 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Fridays. (The time of these sessions may vary according to the season). Jason will oversee and guide the handler and dog through basic commands. Usually the handler will work with the same dog until the dog is a ‘graduate’.

Our Canine Coaching class is designed to give our adoptable dogs a head start into obedience training. Our students are first taught basic commands and then more advanced commands are introduced. Jason Vasconi and our volunteer canine coaching crew select students based on need and length of stay at Bay Area Pet Adoptions. Dogs who stay longer get a refresher course if needed. This program has been a great success and has increased the adoptability of every dog that has taken the class.

3. Canine Socializer: This is a scheduled position arranged to suit your own availability. A minimum of eight hours a month is required. Team members take the dogs for leash walks, play with them in the play yard, brush and groom, and give them lots of attention and affection. This is performed at the shelter and provides them with the love, companionship and exercise to keep their stress levels to a minimum.

Volunteering for PetSmart Adoption Center League City (FM 646 @ Gulf Frwy)
Dogs and Cats at PetSmart Need You
We need volunteers Saturdays and Sundays for Adoption Days at PetSmart. We have six to ten cats in the Adoption Center at PetSmart every day and we take some of our great dogs there every weekend. We need volunteers 11-4 p.m. on Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday to work as Adoption Hosts for two hour shifts.

Cats at PetSmart Need You
We need early morning volunteers to be there at 8:00 a.m. to spruce up their kennels before the store opens at 9 a.m. It’s a quick and easy job that needs to be done everyday, but your commitment to a certain day or days each week is needed.

Bathers/Groomers for Dogs Going to PetSmart on Adoption Days
It's important that our canine companions put their best paws forward when they are at PetSmart for adoption opportunities and nothing says that better than a bath! This task is done at our facility in San Leon.

Volunteering at Offsite Events
We are often invited to show off our organization at festival events, area businesses and other venues. These are priceless opportunities to showcase what our group does for the companion animals in our adoption program, to promote our upcoming events, and to raise needed funding. If you’d like to shine on behalf of Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA at an offsite event, volunteer with us.

Volunteering for Miscellaneous Tasks
That's right, miscellaneous -- that's everything else. There are so many other things that need to be handled by volunteers. Here are just a FEW examples:

1. Office Work: With a minimum of paid staff due to funding constraints, we rely heavily on volunteers to administratively support the organization. Quarterly mailings, weekly thank you notes, database entry and various other tasks are necessary, and they can be done from your home!
2. Facility Maintenance and Groundskeeping: These are ongoing projects needed to help maintain and keep our grounds in good condition. Donate your time by painting, mowing, weed eating, and doing minor repairs.
3. Woofstock Committee: Help us plan our biggest annual fundraiser! Email our Woofstock Committee Chairperson for more information!
4. More, More, More, Always More and Sometimes at the Last Minute!

Please Note the Following
Age Constraints: We are unable to accept children 12 years and younger into our volunteer program. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children between the ages of 13 and 16 at all times while at Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA. All children under the age of 18 must have a parent sign a liability waiver. Volunteers at PetSmart must be 21.

Communication: In the interest of time, cost and general efficiency, most of our volunteer communication will be done via email.