Illawarra (Unanderra) Shelter - Gardening Volunteer

Gardening Volunteer – RSPCA NSW Illawarra (Unanderra), 54 Industrial Road, Unanderra NSW 2526

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of animals in need? Do you have a green thumb and a love for gardening? We have the perfect opportunity for you! 

Volunteer Gardeners Wanted at RSPCA NSW Illawarra shelter. 

At RSPCA NSW, we believe in creating a safe and comfortable environment for our furry friends while they wait for their forever homes. To enhance their experience, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to help maintain and beautify our shelter gardens. 

This role is ideal for people who are passionate about gardening and understand non-animal handling roles are equally important in contributing to the welfare of the animals in our care. 

 

What are the tasks? 

  • General duties such as weeding, sweeping, planting and mowing our grassed areas and animal enclosures 
  • Maintaining our veggie gardens and harvesting plants for our pocket pets 
  • Assisting with overall cleanliness for staff, members of public and of course, our residents! 
  • Planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs, and greenery in designated areas 
  • Watering and weeding garden beds 
  • Contributing ideas for improvements and enhancements to the garden spaces 
     

What are the requirements? 

  • Be at least 16 years of age 
  • Ability to lift 15kg 
  • Basic gardening experience (desirable) or willingness to learn 
  • Passion for animals and their well-being 
  • Positive attitude and a team player 

 

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  

 

Minimum Commitment 

One day per week/fortnight Monday – Sunday.  

Shifts are usually 4 hours, either 8am – 12pm or 12pm - 4pm. 

 

How to join? 

If you're ready to sow the seeds of change and create a haven for our shelter animals, we want to hear from you!   

Let's work together to make our shelter a haven of love and greenery for those who need it most! Join the RSPCA NSW Volunteer Gardening Team today. 

To apply: 

  1. Review advertisement
  2. Submit your expression of interest here: https://form.jotform.com/240157961105856
  3. Phone screen discussion 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 

 

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.