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Volunteer at our Rockhampton Shelter and Experience the Joy of Making a Pawsitive Difference!

At RSPCA Qld, we offer a range of volunteer roles that put you right at the heart of animal care.

From hands-on work with dogs & cats, to sorting our generous donations, to helping behind the scenes, there’s something for everyone.

These roles are rewarding - but they’re not all cuddles! Keeping animals happy and healthy means plenty of cleaning and physical work. Rain or shine, weekday or public holiday, we need dedicated volunteers every single day.

As a hybrid Animal Care Centre and Op Shop, we offer even more ways to lend a hand, from caring for our furry residents to helping us turn donated goods into lifesaving support.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact, check out our current vacancies and apply today!

At present, we are unable to accommodate volunteers who require a support person due to current program capacity at this location.

If you're looking to complete hours for a Centrelink Agreement, please feel free to submit an application - we're happy to accommodate!

RSPCA ROCKHAMPTON ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE AVAILABILITIES FROM 12PM - 4PM ON ANY WEEKDAY.

Animal Care & Animal Support roles

Animal Care Assistant | Rockhampton

Join the Fun and Make a Pawsitive Difference!

Looking for a rewarding way to spend your time? Love animals and want to make a meaningful impact on their lives? Look no further! We have an exciting volunteer opportunity that's perfect for animal enthusiasts like you. Get ready for an amazing experience that will leave you with a wagging tail!

What to expect

This rewarding volunteer role would suit applicants that love animals and are committed to improving their welfare; people who wish to experience hands-on work with animals and want to learn about the care and health requirements for future work in the industry; and anyone looking for a worthwhile way to spend their time. It can be physically demanding and sometimes smelly, and you’ll be outside in winter and summer weather. You might feel emotional about the animals you’re working with and may find this difficult, but ultimately the reward is that you’re making a huge, positive difference to their lives – and yours!

What are the tasks?

The position is hands-on and includes:

🧹 Daily cleaning of animal pens, including removing dirty bedding, hosing or wiping enclosures, sweeping and scooping waste, cleaning litter trays, and providing clean bedding and toys
🧼 Hygiene control, including appropriate sanitisation and hand‑washing, preventing cross‑contamination, and ensuring animals have food, water, bedding and toys
🏡 Assisting with keeping the Adoption Centre clean, tidy and presentable
🚶 Providing enrichment by walking animals around the campus
🎾 Playing with and spending time with animals, supporting appropriate interaction with other animals, toys and people
🧺 Undertaking general laundry duties, including loading and unloading washing machines and dryers and folding clean items
❤️ Following RSPCA philosophy of positive reinforcement in all animal interactions

What skills and characteristics do I need?

🐶 Confidence working with domestic animals, or a willingness to learn in a shelter environment
🔊 Ability to cope with increased noise levels
✅ Ability to work independently and manage tasks autonomously
🏋️ Physically fit, able to lift up to 10kg and stand for long periods
🔍 Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions
🤝 Enjoy working as part of a team
🗣️ Excellent communication skills
🔥 Hard‑working and committed to supporting the RSPCA

When can I volunteer?

📅 Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
📅 Tuesday & Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

⏳A minimum commitment of one four‑hour shift per week for at least 3 months is requested to ensure consistency for the animals
🎓 Orientation and training in animal interaction, training and husbandry will be provided

CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE OPEN TO DRIVING TO OUR GRACEMERE LOCATION
If you have your driver's licence and are open to traveling to our Gracemere location to our dogs there, please note this on your application!

Important Reminders:

It is a requirement that before handling animals at the RSPCA you have an up to date Tetanus vaccination.

For further information, please contact the Rockhampton Shelter/Op Shop on 07 3637 0040 or volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au, or apply via the link above.

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Gardener & Handyman | Rockhampton

Be the Fix-It Force That Supports Animal Welfare!

This rewarding volunteer role would suit applicants that wish to spend their spare time giving back to the local community.
The role can vary in the type of work required. Jobs can include anything from general maintenance around the centre to working in the grounds doing mowing, whipper snipping, watering to keep our grounds looking good.

What to expect

🌞 A rewarding volunteer role suited to people who enjoy giving back to their local community and spending time outdoors
🛠️ A varied role with tasks ranging from general maintenance around the centre to grounds work such as mowing, whipper snipping and watering to keep the grounds looking their best

What are the benefits?

❤️ Gain an understanding of a well‑respected charity and be able to share this knowledge with others to help animals, educate the community and change lives

What skills and characteristics do I need?

🌱 Gardening, handyperson or maintenance experience (please indicate which aspects of the role interest you when applying)
✅ Reliable, punctual, organised and professional
🤝 Able to work both independently and as part of a team
🏋️ Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 10kg when required

When can I volunteer?

📆 Flexible availability, Monday to Friday
⏳ A commitment of one shift per week is requested