Our Volunteers Make It All Possible!
Every year, RSPCA Queensland cares for more than 50,000 abused, abandoned and injured animals. We couldn't do it without the support of our dedicated volunteers and foster carers who play a vital role in improving animal welfare and protecting animals from cruelty and neglect.
With over 3,000 volunteers supporting our teams all across Queensland, there's a place for everyone to make a difference. To learn more, visit our Volunteering FAQs
Hear directly from our volunteers about why they volunteer in the video below!
Opportunities at our Animal Care Centres:
Bundaberg
Cairns
Dakabin
Gympie
Mackay
Rockhampton
Toowoomba
Townsville
Brisbane (Wacol)
Opportunities with Wildlife:
Wildlife | Brisbane and Eumundi
RSPCA Wildlife Responder (all over QLD)
Opportunities with our Rescue Team:
(Brisbane, Logan, Toowoomba)
Animal Rescue | All locations
Op Shops & Retail Opportunities:
Op Shops & Retail | All locations
Community Outreach and Education Opportunities:
(Logan, Moreton Bay, Townsville & Cairns)
Community Outreach & Education | All locations
Work Experience Placement:
(All RSPCA Op Shops)
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LocationImportant information about volunteering with RSPCA Queensland
The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years.
Please note that volunteer work is unpaid and the choice of the individual who wishes to volunteer.
Volunteer Applications – Important Information - Read before applying
Please check each location's listing for whether they have capacity to support volunteers who require support workers.
To ensure a safe and supported experience for all, applicants must be able to perform their volunteer role independently. Applications that do not meet this requirement, or fail to disclose the need for support, will not be accepted at this time.
Please note we are unable to provide work experience or offer any student placements (exceptions being placements organised through university or tertiary programs).
Please read through the list of volunteer opportunities we’re currently recruiting for and apply online if you see a role you’re interested in. If there isn’t a role currently that suits you, keep checking back in as we update our roles as requirements change.
