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Animal Rehoming Centres and Community Vet Clinics
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Supporting our Rehoming Centres and Community Vet Clinics means being part of the team that cares for animals when they need us most. Whether providing daily enrichment, assisting with cleaning and feeding, supporting clinic teams behind the scenes, or helping animals feel safe and loved, volunteers are essential to every step of an animal’s journey toward a brighter future. These roles are perfect for people who want to make a hands-on difference. From caring for cats, dogs, and small animals to supporting our clinic teams with vital preparation, hygiene, and equipment tasks, every shift helps improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and give animals the best chance of finding their forever home. When you volunteer with us, you become part of a compassionate, committed community working together to transform the lives of thousands of animals every year. |
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Driver – General and Animal Transport
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Do you enjoy being on the road and want to make a real difference for animals in need? As a Driver, you will help AWLQ by transporting animals, supplies, and donations between our Rehoming Centres, Community Vet Clinics, and other locations across South East Queensland. You will ensure animals and essential items get where they need to be, safely and on time. Tasks may include picking up and dropping off animals, moving donated goods or clinic supplies, and assisting with other transport needs as requested. We are looking for volunteers who are:
📍 Available Locations: Gold Coast, Beenleigh, Ipswich, Warra (Bracken Ridge), Willawong Whether you’re driving animals to safety or delivering much-needed supplies, every trip you take helps create brighter futures for animals in our care. Please ensure you read the full position description to confirm you meet all requirements and feel confident the role aligns with your interests. |
Thrift Shops
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Our Op Shops play a vital role in funding our lifesaving work, and our incredible volunteers make it all possible. By giving your time in one of our retail stores, you are directly helping thousands of animals each year receive safety, care, and a second chance at life. Whether you love customer service, enjoy creating beautiful store displays, prefer sorting donations behind the scenes, or want to join our driving team to collect goods, there is a place for you in our supportive, friendly retail community. Every shift helps our stores thrive and keeps our mission moving forward. |
EXPLORE OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Driver - Thrift Shops
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Do you enjoy being on the road and lending a hand where it is needed most? As a Driver for our Thrift Shops, you will support our retail operations by collecting and transporting donated goods, delivering stock between stores, and helping ensure donations are handled safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, independence and practical, hands-on work. Tasks may include collecting donations from donors, securing items safely in the truck, delivering stock to Thrift Shops, assisting with stock distribution between stores, and supporting rubbish removal when required. You will also help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle and follow safe driving and manual handling practices. We are looking for volunteers who are:
📍 Locations: Gold Coast – travel between AWLQ Op Shops, donor collection points and waste facilities
This role plays a vital part in keeping our retail operations running smoothly and ensuring donations reach the right stores. Every collection and delivery helps raise essential funds that support AWLQ’s lifesaving work. Please ensure you read the full volunteer guidelines to confirm the role aligns with your experience, physical capacity and licensing requirements. |
