Volunteer at our Wacol Shelter and Experience the Joy of Making a Pawsitive Difference!
At RSPCA Qld, we offer a range of volunteer roles that put you right at the heart of animal care. From hands-on work with dogs, cats, and farmyard friends to helping behind the scenes, there’s something for everyone.
These roles are rewarding—but they’re not all cuddles! Keeping animals happy and healthy means plenty of cleaning and physical work. Rain or shine, weekday or public holiday, we need dedicated volunteers every single day.
If you're keen to volunteer in an animal care role, please have a look at our current vacancies below and submit an application.
Please note we are unable to provide work experience or offer any student placements (exceptions being placements organised through university or tertiary programs).
Orientations are now being held online at this location.
Once you have been accepted into our program, you will be required to complete a series of online orientation modules. After finishing these modules, you will need to book an onsite Meet & Tour.
The Meet & Tour is approximately 1 hour and is currently held only on the following days:
- Mondays – 9am – 10am (Fortnightly)
Due to current staff shortages, we’re unfortunately unable to provide any other days at this time. Any new days we can provide, we will update this notice.
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT ROLE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Due to a recent influx of interest in thise role, our Volunteer Animal Care Assistant role is currently closed as of 29/05/26. This role will reopen by the end of June 2026. Please keep an eye on this page for any updates in the meantime. Applications submitted for the Animal Care Assistant position through another role will not be accepted at this time.
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Animal Care & Shelter Support
Animal Experience Driver | Wacol
Take the Driver's Seat in Animal Care!
Rev up your passion for animals and make a real impact on their care and welfare with this rewarding volunteer role. We're on the lookout for Volunteer Drivers who can hop behind the wheel and take our furry friends on an unforgettable journey. Strap in, because it's time to hit the road!
As a Volunteer Driver, your mission is to transport animals from the RSPCA Campus to other shelters and partnered locations in our trusty RSPCA Animal Transfer vehicle. Safety is your top priority as you chauffeur these precious passengers, representing the RSPCA in style with our branded vehicle. You'll also collaborate with various agencies to find our animals loving homes, making connections along the way.
Here's what's in it for you:
🚗 Gain valuable insights into how the RSPCA operates – knowledge is horsepower!
🤝 Work alongside a friendly team and meet fellow animal enthusiasts – you're in good company!
🐾 Sharpen your animal handling skills – become a pro at caring for our beloved creatures!
🏠 Make a difference and experience the joy of helping animals find their forever homes – your heart will soar!
Your road trip duties will include:
📦 Crate animals properly and load them safely for transportation – we're all about comfort and security!
📞 Coordinate with staff at affiliated organisations and businesses for animal drop-offs and pick-ups – teamwork makes the dream work!
🚦 Ensure the well-being of the animals in your care during the journey – safety first, always!
To succeed on this mission, you'll need:
🚙 A courteous and considerate driving style – road manners are the key to a smooth ride!
🗣️ Good communication skills – you'll be the friendly voice representing the RSPCA!
📜 A clean, valid driver's license
🚦 Strong driving skills and the ability to navigate traffic
💪 Physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 10kg
🐾 Good animal handling skills
When can you hit the road?
🗓️ Shifts are from 9am to 3pm, but be prepared for a bit of flexibility due to unpredictable traffic conditions – it's all part of the adventure! At the moment we are looking for volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays!
⏰ We request a weekly commitment – Full orientation and training will be provided.
Important Reminders:
Before embarking on your animal-handling adventure, please ensure you have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination. Safety is our top priority for both you and our furry friends!
To rev up your volunteer journey or for more information, please contact our Volunteering team at volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au.
Don't wait! Start your engines and apply now below – let's drive change for animals in need!
Laundry and Donation Sorting Assistant | Wacol
Spin, Sort, and Support!
Please note, due to high demand for Animal Care, volunteers applying for this role & wishing to transfer to Animal Care are required to complete a minimum three-month commitment in Laundry & Donations before a transfer will be considered.
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?
🤝 Working in a friendly team and meeting new people
🏭 Experience working in an industrial laundry
❤️ The opportunity to make a difference and know you are keeping our animals comfortable
What are the tasks?
🗑️ Discarding heavily soiled, damaged or ripped items
👕 Hanging washed items on the lines to dry
🧺 Folding and putting away clean laundry ready for use
🛏️ Washing and drying ‘special’ items such as dog beds, toys, leads and collars
📦 Liaising with Op Shop sorting staff and transporting appropriate donated animal care items from the donations area to the laundry
🧸 Sorting and putting away donated items
What skills & characteristics do I need?
🔥 Committed hard worker
🏋️ Physically fit and able to lift 10kg
🗣️ Good communication skills
When can I volunteer?
🕢 7:00am – 12:00pm or 12:00pm – 4:30pm
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
Gardener & Maintenance | Wacol
Shape Spaces for Paws & People!
What to expect
🛠️ 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?
What skills and characteristics do I need?
✅ 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?
⏳ 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
Important information about volunteering with RSPCA Queensland
The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years. We ask that volunteers make a minimum commitment of 3 months, with a weekly volunteer shift. Volunteer shifts are usually 4 hours long.
Volunteer Applications – Important Information - Read before applying
Please note we are unable to provide work experience or offer any student placements (exceptions being placements organised through university or tertiary programs).
Orientation dates are currently only being held on Mondays, due to staff constraints. We understand how this may affect your ability to begin volunteering and apologise that we can not open weekends up at this stage.
