RSPCA Victoria

Supervisor

Storeroom Team Leader

Location

RSPCA Burwood East

Time Commitment

Weekly OR Fortnightly 3 hour shift for a minimum of 6 months

Shifts available Monday to Thursday 1pm – 4pm and Friday – Sunday 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm

Date Revised

May 2025

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.
RSPCA Victoria was established in Melbourne in 1871. Since this time, the RSPCA has become Australia’s leading animal welfare charity.

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.

Role Purpose

As a not for profit organisation we are heavily reliant on the generosity of the public with donated goods helping to enrich the lives of the animals in our care. The Storeroom Assistant helps to sort these goods and distribute them amongst our Burwood East Shelter.  The Storeroom Assistant ensures that all animals in our care have the opportunity to benefit from the thoughtfulness of the community. We are seeking reliable volunteers who are willing to commit to a regular shift.

Please be aware that this role does not involve animal interaction but is integral in meeting our vision of ending cruelty to all animals.

This role would be ideal for friends or family members who would like to volunteer together and make a real difference in ensuring the animals in our care are kept comfortable and snug.

“Although I am one step removed from the animals, there is still a lot of satisfaction in my role. I can see the importance of this position because distributing soft, warm bedding for the animals is really, really important for their well-being” Shirley, Storeroom Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

The Storeroom Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:

§  Sorting donated goods such as towels, blankets, pet food and equipment and distributing these to the appropriate areas around the Burwood East site

§  Sorting donations for re-sale at the RSPCA Op Shops

§  Keeping the storeroom in a state of general tidiness, this may include the occasional sweep or vacuum

§  Operate washer and dryer as required and assist with laundry duties during peak times

Requirements

To be successful in this role, the volunteer will possess the following necessary skills and attributes:

§  Ability to sort and store items in a neat and tidy manner

§  Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

§  General fitness, physical strength and the ability to handle sizeable goods in a safe manner.
Must be able to manage 10kg loads and stand for an extended period of time.

§  Aged 18 years & over

Training & Support Requirements

§  On the job orientation to introduce you to the storeroom

§  Ongoing opportunity to discuss your role and any concerns with the Volunteer Program Officer

Other Requirements

RSPCA Victoria is serious about providing a safe and healthy environment for volunteers, employees and the animals in our care. If you are interested in this role, we will need to collect the following information prior to you commencing in the role (see checked items below). By signing this Role Profile, you give consent to RSPCA to conduct any checks as necessary.

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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 / LinkedIn

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Identity check

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Other as noted: