Animal Brigade

Animal Brigade gives middle school students in grades 6–8 a hands-on way to help animals, learn about animal welfare and make a difference at the Richmond SPCA.

Animal Brigade is a service club for middle school students in grades 6–8 who want to learn more about animals while making a difference. Offered twice a year, in the spring and fall, each session includes four Saturday morning meetings featuring volunteer projects, humane education and hands-on activities that support the animals in our care.

What Participants Do

Activities vary by session and may include:

• Socializing dogs and spending time with animals in our care
• Making toys and enrichment items for cats
• Learning about animal behavior and reward-based training
• Helping with service projects such as folding laundry or collecting wish list items
• Learning about animal welfare and the issues that contribute to animal homelessness

Spring 2027 Animal Brigade

Spring 2027 registration opens in mid-December.

Join us for four Saturday morning sessions from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

March 13 | March 27 | April 10 | April 24

Program fee: $125 for the four-week session

2026 Fall Animal Brigade applications are now closed.

Registration and Payment

Once your child’s application has been accepted, you can pay online by credit card. Cash and check payments may also be coordinated with our Manager of Humane Education.

Payment of $125 is due two weeks before the first meeting. Please do not submit payment with your application.

Questions?

Contact our Humane Education team at humaneeducation@richmondspca.org or 804-521-1307.