Coffs Harbour Shelter - Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant – RSPCA NSW Coffs Harbour, 25 Dowsett Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

 

Are you passionate about dogs and looking to make a difference in their lives? Join our team at RSPCA NSW as a Volunteer Kennel Assistant! 

As a Volunteer Kennel Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to dogs in our shelter. You will help create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the dogs, contributing to their well-being as they await their forever homes. 

 

What are the tasks? 

 

  • Working alongside and taking direction from animal attendants to assist in daily tasks such as walking dogs, cleaning kennels, providing enrichment, assisting in feeds, and spending kennel time with the dogs in our care 
  • Use safe animal handling techniques and read animal behaviour to provide suitable and welfare-considered care for each individual animal
  • Reporting and communicating any signs of illness, injury or behaviour matters to animal attendants 

 

What are the requirements? 

 

  • Be at least 16 years of age 
  • Have some previous canine experience (large dogs highly desirable) 
  • Able to cope in high level noise and a busy environment
  • Confident in harnessing and walking a dog
  • Ability to lift 15kg 

 

Time Commitment 

 

We’re looking for volunteers who can help out once a week or fortnight from Monday - Sunday between 8.30am - 4:30pm).

Shifts available are:

8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4:30pm.

 

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.  
    1. Review advertisement
    2. Submit your expression of interest here: https://form.jotform.com/231858342009860
    3. Phone screen with our volunteer coordinator
    4. Attend an orientation day with our volunteer coordinator/staff 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.