Volunteer opportunities:

How to become a volunteer:

Volunteers are an important part of every department of Doc Williams SPCA and opportunities to serve are numerous and varied. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 8 hours of service per month. Volunteers are often assigned to our most urgently needed jobs, such as cleaning, administrative/Retail tasks, or photo and video, which will allow for animal interaction or if you want to help and feel you can't work directly with the animals, your administrative/Retail skills is also a huge help.

Volunteer Eligibility:

All individuals 18 years of age or older: All Volunteers must attend one of our monthly volunteer sessions and complete the volunteer profile and liability release. This meeting will give you an overview of our organization guidelines and processes.

All individuals 16yrs of age -18 years of age: Must have a parent consent form signed. You must attend one of our monthly volunteer sessions and complete the volunteer profile and liability release.

All individuals 6 years - 16 years of age: Must have a parent or guardian work with them at all times. You must attend one of our monthly volunteer sessions and have your parent or guardian complete the volunteer profile and liability release.

Click here for the Volunteer Application

The Doc Williams SPCA Foster Care Program

To join the foster pets program, you will need to meet with our Foster Care Coordinator to see what kind of animals you would be suited to foster and to answer any questions you might have. There's a short application to fill out, and at some point, a home check, as required by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Periodic emails are sent to Foster Parents to let everyone know what dogs and cats need fostering. You will be added to the list and, if you see an animal you would be interested in fostering, just reply to the email!

If you think this is something you would like to pursue, please contact us at the following e-mail address Foster@docwilliamsspca.org or call 843-761-0683. If you're unable to foster pets in your home, please consider donating to help others become a loving foster to pets in the Berkley County area.

Click here for Foster Care Application

Every pet desires a chance. You can make a difference!

Adoption Volunteer or Shelter Volunteer

Assists staff and the public with appropriate placement of animals, supervises handling of animals by the public, walks dogs, assists in educating the public about pet care, all the while giving the animals the love and care they need. Must be at least 16 years of age, have legible handwriting, good communications skills, the ability to think quickly and a desire to work with the public.

PFT (Pet Facilitated Therapy) Volunteer

Must be able to confidently and comfortably handle animals on visits, follow appropriate PFT guidelines and be able to keep monthly appointments. Must be able to relate to geriatric, pediatric, handicapped and emotionally disabled clients, and be able to handle animals on visits. A requirement of 18 years of age with valid driver’s license with insurance

Special Events Volunteer

Assists in many ways with special events that benefit Doc Williams SPCA. Must be at least 16 years of age, be able to assist in pre-event planning (flier distribution, planning, and recruitment of other participants), be able to handle paperwork, directions, set-up and/or clean-up and any other special needs (such as item sales). Must have the ability to meet deadlines and be flexible with job assignments.

Dog House Volunteer

Assists in fundraising endeavors for the SPCA. Must be at least 16 years of age or have adult supervision, place collection banks in approved locations and collect and deliver monies from these banks at least once a month to the Shelter during regular business hours or by mail.