Volunteering with the RSPCA QLD

Hit the Road and Be a Hero for Animals!

If you have a passion for animal welfare and a love for the open road, we have an exciting volunteer opportunity just for you! Join our team at RSPCA Qld as a driver and embark on a journey of compassion and impact. Get ready to transport adorable furry friends, both domestic and wild, and lend a helping hand in collecting donations. It's time to put the pedal to the metal and make a difference!

What to Expect:

As a vital part of our large organisation, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of over 50,000 animals each year. Your mission will involve safely transporting animals locally and regionally, as well as collecting donated food. Whether you're shuttling animals between campuses, rehoming centres, vet surgeries, or caring for wildlife, every trip will be an adventure filled with furry passengers. Don't worry, we'll provide you with all the necessary equipment, including an RSPCA vehicle, during your shift. Please note that drivers must have an open licence.

Benefits of Being on the Road:

📖 Gain a deeper understanding of RSPCA operations and our mission to protect and care for animals.
🤝 Join our friendly team and make a significant contribution to raising much-needed funds for animal welfare.

As an RSPCA driver, you'll hit the road and tackle a variety of tasks, including:

🚐 Cruising around the greater Cairns area in an RSPCA vehicle, transporting our precious animal passengers.
🐕  Safely moving animals between our animal care centres, ensuring they reach their destinations with comfort and care.
🏥 Collecting and transporting animals from veterinary clinics back to our animal care centres, because their well-being is our top priority.

Skills and Characteristics We're Looking For:

😊 Courteous and considerate driving style to ensure smooth, low‑stress journeys for animals 
🚚 Confidence driving a large van and/or towing a trailer 
🗣️ Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with RSPCA staff and volunteers 
🪪 A clean, manual open driver’s licence 
🏎️ Excellent driving skills and confidence navigating a range of traffic conditions 
🏋️ Physically fit and able to lift up to 10kg 
🐾 Confidence or willingness to assist with basic animal handling to ensure stress‑free transport 

When Can You Volunteer?

📆 We’re seeking drivers who can commit to regular shifts, as well as volunteers available for on‑call driving 
⏱️ Flexibility is essential, as trip lengths may vary due to traffic or weather conditions 
✅ A minimum commitment of one shift per week is required 
🎓 No experience? No problem—comprehensive orientation and animal handling training will be provided 

Important Reminders:

Before handling animals at the RSPCA, please ensure you have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination. Safety first!

Need More Info? 
For more information and to get on the road to volunteering, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 3426 9903 or volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au

Plant, Prune, and Make a Difference

This rewarding volunteer role would suit applicants that wish to spend their spare time giving back to the local community and who enjoy being outdoors.
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 

Important Reminders:

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

If you are ready to join the RSPCA Qld team, please click "Fill in an application" above. For further information, please contact us at volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au

Join the Fun and Make a Pawsitive Difference!

What to expect

If you are passionate about animals and animal welfare and looking for a unique and worthwhile way to contribute, this rewarding volunteer position could be for you.  

As a Volunteer Laundry and Donations Assistant, you are responsible for ensuring all areas of the shelter have clean linen, bedding, towels and anything else required to provide a clean and comfortable environment for our animals.  Whether it is an animal that has been subjected to abuse and cruelty, a stray or lost or recently surrendered animal, this role is truly pivotal to the effective operation of the shelter. Whilst this role is not the most exciting in comparison to some of the other roles available, it is essential.  In addition, part of this role also includes bringing appropriate items that have been donated from the donations area down to the laundry to be sorted and put neatly away so the stock is constantly replenished as damaged items are discarded.

What are the benefits?

What are the tasks?

What skills & characteristics do I need?

When can I volunteer?

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 volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au, or fill out the application above.