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Wildlife Responders

Love Wildlife? Here's Your Chance to Make a Real Impact!

As a Wildlife Responder, you’ll be part of a passionate network helping injured, sick, or orphaned native animals get the care they need.

This flexible volunteer role lets you assist in your local area anytime, anywhere by transporting animals to safety and supporting simple rescues. It’s a hands-on way to protect Queensland’s wildlife and connect with your community while learning valuable skills.

Ready to help us protect and care for Queensland’s wildlife? Apply today and be part of something truly wild!

At present, we are unable to accommodate volunteers who require the support of a support worker due to current program capacity.

Volunteer Positions Available

Wildlife Responder

Answer the Call of the Wild!

 

 

Passionate about Australia’s native wildlife? Join our Wildlife Rescue network and make a real difference. This flexible role lets you help anywhere, anytime across Queensland. 

 

What are the benefits?

 

🦉 Wildlife handling and identification skills
💚 Ability to help your local wildlife
🌱 Connection with your local wildlife and community
🤝 Be part of a passionate rescue network

 

What are the tasks?

 

🚑 Rescue & Transport: Safely collect and transport injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife to vets or carers
🦘 Wildlife Reunites: Help reunite juvenile animals with their parents
🌿 Community Engagement: Represent RSPCA QLD and provide advice & education to the public when appropriate
 
You’ll only handle common, non-dangerous species (small-medium birds, lizards, turtles, possums). No high-risk animals or unsafe rescue situations. 

 

What skills and characteristics do I need?

 

🚗 Over 18, with a valid QLD driver’s license and an insured, roadworthy vehicle
🚗 Volunteers MUST have at least 3 months validity on their driver's licence
🐾 Confidence around wildlife and/or willingness to learn
🗣️ Excellent communication and calm under pressure
🛡️ Commitment to safety, RSPCA guidelines, and what we stand for
💉 Up‑to‑date tetanus vaccination

 

When can I volunteer?

 

🗓️ This is a highly flexible role - you can nominate the times and locations that suit you
🌱 A great option to fit volunteering around your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in your community

 

Important Information:

This role can sometimes be emotionally challenging. You may encounter animals in distressing or confronting conditions. Our mission is to help these animals in need and provide them with the care and support they deserve. Please keep this in mind when applying, as resilience and empathy are essential for this position. 

 
Ready to make a difference? 
For more information or to apply, email 1300animal@rspcaqld.org.au or complete the application form above. 

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