Animal Care & Shelter Support

What to expect

What are the tasks?

What skills and characteristics do I need?

When can I volunteer?

We are seeking reliable volunteers who will be able to commit to a minimum of 1 x four hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months to ensure consistency. Our training is extensive and highly detailed, with our team investing significant time to ensure you have all the knowledge and support you need. Because of this commitment, we’re looking for volunteers who are dedicated to continuing with us after training.

Where can I volunteer?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• You will be required to attend a trial shift before you commence with your regular weekly shift.
• Due to the nature of the work, you may occasionally overhear distressing calls or incidents. While volunteers do not handle these calls directly, they can occur within the call centre environment. Please consider this carefully when applying for the role.

RSPCA QLD Corporate Partnerships team are on the hunt for superstar volunteers to assist with the expanding Corporate Experience Program.

What to Expect

At RSPCA Queensland, we believe that humane education is the most powerful way to change people’s attitudes and behaviours towards animals. As a Corporate Experience Day Volunteer, you will work alongside our Partnerships Coordinator and assist participants with various tasks, such as creating enrichment for the animals and walking dogs. 

Tasks:

• Assist in supervising corporate participants and facilitating different activities across the shelter.
• Liaise and communicate with the Corporate Experience Program Officer, as well as setting up and packing down the day.
• Collect animals from their pens and return them as required.
• Answer questions about animal welfare and the work done by the RSPCA, and actively promote RSPCA principles and ideas.
• Host hospital and/or campus tours if comfortable (not a necessity).
• Follow RSPCA philosophy of positive reinforcement with all animal interactions.

Skills and Characteristics Needed:

• Strong animal handling skills, preferably dog handling skills, level 2 if possible or willingness to obtain.
• Confidence in working with domestic animals and/or willingness to learn more about working with animals in a shelter situation.
• Willingness to learn about our partnerships program.
• Excellent communication skills (this is an essential requirement)
• Physical fitness (able to lift 10kg) and ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to think on your feet and handle a variety of general enquiries and situations.
• A passion for animal welfare and education, with excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email partnerships@rspcaqld.org.au for further details.  

When Can I Volunteer?

• We ask for a minimum commitment of one shift per week for at least three months.
• The weekly shifts are available between the hours of 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
• This role is located onsite at our Brisbane Animal Care Campus in Wacol.

How Can I Apply?

To apply, please complete the volunteer application form by clicking the 'fill in an application' button.

Please note, candidates may be asked to complete a short phone interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role as part of the selection process.