Coffs Harbour Shelter - Maintenance Volunteer

Maintenance Volunteer - RSPCA NSW Coffs Harbour, 25 Dowsett Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 

 

Help improve animal welfare by becoming a key member of our maintenance team and overseeing our amenities. You’ll be the "go-to" person for assisting with repairs and supporting our Facilities team. This role is ideal for candidates who demonstrate initiative, are proactive, and have a problem-solving mindset. 

 

 

What are the tasks? 

 

  • General maintenance duties such as; sweeping paths and stairways, brushing down walls and surfaces, ensuring our kennels and landscaped areas are pristine 
  • Assisting with repairs where necessary
  • Report any WHS hazards to our facilities manager or staff

 

 

What are the requirements? 

 

  • Be at least 16 years of age 
  • Ability to lift 20kg 
  • Previous maintenance or hands on experience (desirable)
  • Experience using relevant equipment etc (highly desirable)

 

Time Commitment

We’re looking for volunteers who can help out once a week or fortnight Monday to Saturday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.

 

Shifts available are:

9:00am – 12:00pm or afternoons 12:30pm – 4:00pm.

 

Why Volunteer with RSPCA NSW       

 

  • Purpose-Driven: Support a cause that matters and be a part of a community dedicated to the well-being of animals
  • Flexible Commitment: Choose a schedule that suits you and make a difference in your free time
  • Discounted rates to our ‘Basic Animal First Aid’ and ‘Introducing your Pet to a New Baby’ courses   
  • Discount on RSPCA NSW merchandise   
  • Access to WHEREFIT program   
  • Access to confidential and professional counselling services through our workplace participant assistance program
  • Volunteer Reward and Recognition program  

 

What is the Recruitment Process? 

 

  1. Review advertisement
  2. Submit your expression of interest here: https://form.jotform.com/231858232861864
  3. Phone screen with our volunteer coordinator
  4. Attend an orientation day on-site
  5. Complete your online induction within 7 days
  6. Finalise your profile
  7. Attend a training session with our volunteer coordinator/staff 
     

 

Point of Contact 

 

Our team is looking forward to meeting you soon. If you have any questions, please direct these to volunteer@rspcansw.org.au.