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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Richmond SPCA. Devoted supporters such as you help keep the shelter running, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are always in need of volunteers age 16 and older (unless supervised by a parent or guardian) who can commit to volunteering a minimum of four hours a month. If you have questions about volunteering at the Richmond SPCA, call (804) 521-1329, or click here to send e-mail to the volunteer coordinator. For adult (over 16) volunteer job descriptions, please click here. For youth (under 16) opportunities and activities, please click here. To learn about the Green Team, please click here. Download Volunteer Application and Job Descriptions Download Foster Care Application Completed volunteer applications may be submitted to Erin Van Jester via: E-mail: evanjester@richmondspca.org Fax: (804) 521-0540 Mail or in person: 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond VA 23220 Volunteer News Running Buddy Program A dog will never critique your form or laugh at your running apparel. Get off the couch or keep up your training and give our dogs a wonderful chance to stretch their legs. Each Saturday, sometimes on Sunday, we'll have a 7 a.m. run for advanced and intermediate runners. Beginning runners are invited to join us at 8:15 a.m. If a more leisurely stroll is your style, join us for a walk at 9:30 a.m. RSVP online as participation is limited. View our calendar to sign up for an upcoming run. Weekday runs are also a regular staple, but dates and times vary, so check the calendar often! Our newest run is a 10K early morning run every Tuesday. Click here for a map of the 5K route, which begins and ends at the Richmond SPCA. To view a map of the 10K course, which also begins and ends at the Richmond SPCA, click here. July Volunteer of the Month - Jessica Kirwin Jessica has been volunteering with the Richmond SPCA for two years. She lends a helping hand in many areas, and is always willing to do a bang up job of performing as our Humane Education Mascot Waggles! The next time you meet Waggles give him a big hug as there's a good chance it's Jessica! When we have a last minute event, she always tries to work us into her schedule. Employees and fellow volunteers know Jessica as someone who is loyal and devoted to the organization, and always professional and reliable. There aren't many people who are willing to dress up in a hot furry suit in the middle of summer, but Jessica always does it with spirit and energy, knowing how much it means to all of the kids. Thanks to Jessica for all the love and support. Our staff and animals appreciate her time and energy! June Volunteers of the Month - The Tuesday Club (Connie Mayhew, JoAnn Veach, Sheri McGavic) May Volunteer of the Month - Donna Halasz April Volunteer of the Month - Martha Dula March Volunteer of the Month - Ron Leone