Burwood: Barn Assistant
Barn Assistant
Education Centre
Supervisor |
Barn Animal Care Team Leader and Barn Animal Attendant |
Location |
Burwood |
Time Commitment |
Fortnightly 3.5 hr morning shift (8.30am – 12pm) or 3 hr afternoon shift (1pm – 4pm) for a minimum 6 months. Shifts available Monday to Sunday.Please note – as the availability of weekend shifts is limited, we are particularly keen to seek volunteers who are available on weekdays. |
Date Revised |
November 2024 |
Approved by |
Volunteer Program Team |
About us |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Victoria) is a non-government, community-based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
Volunteers are an integral part of the RSPCA team. They play an active and vital role in helping to support our work to improve the welfare of animals and protect them from cruelty and neglect. Volunteering involves commitment, dedication and passion.
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Role Purpose |
Education plays a pivotal role in achieving the RSPCA Victoria’s vision of “ending cruelty to all animals”. The Barn is an integral component of our education program, with the animals and their stories being used to educate youth on animal welfare. The Animal Attendants ensure a clean and comfortable environment for the RSPCA Victoria’s permanent residents, a group of farm animals that include ponies, goats, sheep, rabbits, cats, guinea pigs and chickens. Volunteers also ensure that animals in the barn program receive a high standard of animal care, including feeding animals and cleaning pens; as well as assist animal attendants with socializing the barn animals as required for the Education program
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Key Responsibilities |
The Barn Assistant Volunteer will be responsible for the following activities:
Please note:
This role will include working with animals (small and large) both indoors and outdoors (regardless of weather conditions) and the tasks allocated to a volunteer per shift will vary depending upon the needs of the barn.
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OLUNTEER ROLE PROF
Requirements |
To be successful in this role, the volunteer will possess the following necessary skills and attributes:
Essential:
Desirable:
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Training & Support Requirements |
The following training and support will be provided:
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Other Requirements |
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National Police Check |
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Screen for animal cruelty offenses |
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Drivers Licence |
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Working with Children Check |
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Medical - proof of tetanus vaccination |
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CV / Resume |
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Identity check |
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Other as noted: |
RSPCA Victoria volunteers contribute vital support to ending cruelty for all animals.