Volunteering with the RSPCA QLD

Corporate Experience Volunteer

Key tasks may include:

• Assisting with the supervision of corporate participants during shelter activities.
• Supporting activities such as animal enrichment and dog walking.
• Helping set up and pack down for experience days.
• Collecting and returning animals to their pens as required.
• Answering questions about animal welfare and RSPCA Queensland's work.
• Promoting RSPCA values and positive reinforcement animal handling practices.
• Hosting hospital or campus tours if comfortable doing so (optional).
• Working alongside the Corporate Experience Program Officer and Partnerships team.

What you may gain:

• Experience supporting community and corporate engagement programs.
• Opportunities to develop communication, presentation, and animal handling skills.
• Greater understanding of animal welfare education and shelter operations.

Skills & requirements:

• Strong animal handling skills, particularly with dogs.
• Excellent communication skills (essential).
• Confidence working with animals in a shelter environment, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to think on your feet and respond to a range of enquiries and situations.
• Physical fitness, including the ability to lift up to 10kg and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Passion for animal welfare and education.

When Can I Volunteer?

• Minimum commitment of one shift per week for at least three months.
• Shifts available between 8:00am and 3:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
• Half-day opportunities from 8:00am may also be available.
• Located at the Brisbane Animal Care Campus, Wacol

Important information:

• This opportunity is only open to current RSPCA Queensland volunteers.
• Applicants must have completed Level 2 Dogs training.
• All animal interactions must follow RSPCA Queensland's positive reinforcement philosophy

How Can I Apply?

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email partnerships@rspcaqld.org.au for further details.