Coffs Harbour Shelter - Cattery Assistant

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

Do you love cats and want to make a difference in their lives? Join our team at RSPCA NSW as a Volunteer Cattery Assistant! 

As a Volunteer Cattery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the care and well-being of cats at RSPCA NSW. Your primary responsibilities will include providing daily care, socialisation, and enrichment for cats in the cattery, as well as assisting with cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment for the animals. 

 

 

What are the tasks? 

 

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

 

What are the requirements? 

 

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Able to cope in high level noise and a busy environment
  • Ability to lift 15kg

 

Time Commitment 

 

We are looking for people who can volunteer one day per 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. Review advertisement
  2. Submit your expression of interest here: https://form.jotform.com/231858753342866
  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.