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Volunteer
How you can become a volunteer at the Scottish SPCA.
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Youth volunteer opportunities
We are committed to supporting people of all ages to get involved with our work, so it’s great to be able to offer our Youth Volunteering Programme for 14-16 year olds.
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Further education placements
We are always delighted to accommodate work placements for students studying towards a career in animal welfare.
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Fostering
We’re looking for people across Scotland to join our team of volunteer animal foster carers.
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Collection help
Join the rescue as a fundraising volunteer and make a difference to animals in need across Scotland.
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Support us from £5 a month
It costs us £63,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on. Our work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you.