Volunteering with the RSPCA QLD

Unleash your passion for animal welfare and be the catalyst for change!

Join the RSPCA in their mission to make a real difference in the lives of animals. With a range of engaging volunteer opportunities, you can be part of their community and education initiatives that shape hearts, minds, and behaviours. Your contribution will fuel the RSPCA's vital work, touching countless lives.

Step into the spotlight as you assist in community action days and deliver captivating presentations to schools and community groups. Share the vital message of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, igniting a spark of empathy and compassion in young minds.

Experience the power of collective action as RSPCA rallies local communities through proactive People & Pets activations, creating thriving animal welfare networks. Embark on education visits to schools and communities, leaving an indelible mark on hearts and minds.

Together, let's transform communities into beacons of compassion and build a future where every animal receives the love and care they deserve.
Volunteer with the RSPCA and ignite change in the world, one paw at a time!

Check out the video below to learn all about our Community days!

If you are interested in becoming a part of a team of passionate people making a proactive and positive difference in your community, please click one of the available roles below to join the team.

Together we change lives!

As an animal welfare organisation, RSPCA Qld have a variety of different volunteer roles involving hands-on animal interaction.

These roles are incredibly rewarding, but be warned - keeping animals happy and healthy requires a lot of cleaning! It can be physically demanding, and we need assistance every day of the year - whether it's sunshine or rain, a public holiday or a weekday. Of course, it's not just cleaning; there's plenty of opportunities for enrichment activities too. 

Volunteer roles can involve working with:

• Domestic animals (dogs, cats, pocket pets, or farmyard) at one of our Animal Care Centres
• Gardening & Maintenance
• Administration Support and Department roles

If you're keen to volunteer in an animal care role, please have a look at our current vacancies and submit an application.

Become a Foster Carer with RSPCA Queensland

Foster a Life. Change a Life.

Foster carers play a vital role in the lives of vulnerable animals. By providing a temporary home, you’re giving animals the time, care, and space they need to recover, grow, or simply escape the stress of the shelter environment—until they’re ready for their forever families.

Whether it's a kitten too young for adoption, a dog recovering from surgery, or a pet escaping a crisis, you can be the difference that saves a life.

Why Foster?

• Make a real difference—help animals get their second chance

• Short-term commitment with life-changing impact

• All supplies and support provided by RSPCA

• Perfect for animal lovers who can’t adopt long-term

How to Become a Foster Carer

Getting started is easy—and you can complete the process from home!

1. Submit an application form so we can get to know you

2. Complete our short, online foster training

3. Send in photos of your property for a virtual safety check

Once approved, you’ll receive weekly foster lists and can let us know when you're available. We’ll then match you with animals who need your help.

Who Needs Foster Care?

Animals come into our care for many reasons. You may be asked to foster:

• Puppies and kittens too young for rehoming

• Animals recovering from illness or injury

• Animals needing behavioural support and socialisation

• Pets seeking safety due to domestic violence situations

• Animals displaced by natural disasters like floods or bushfires

• Home Ever After pets whose owners are in hospital or have passed away

📍 Foster needs vary by location.
Please check the foster regions below for current priority animals near you.

Things to Know Before You Apply

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our animals, please keep in mind:

• Foster carers must be 18+ and have access to reliable transport

• Landlord/body corporate approval is required if you rent

• Existing pets must be up to date on vaccinations

• Flexibility with the type of animal you foster increases your chances of being matched

• Foster placements typically range from 2 weeks to 6 months, depending on the animal’s needs

Ready to Open Your Heart and Home?

Explore your local foster region below to begin your application and join a compassionate community of carers helping animals in need—one foster at a time.