Volunteer Requirements
We need volunteers who are enthusiastic, have a passion for animal welfare and can commit to:
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- Are 18 years or older
- Are physically fit and able to undertake the role you apply for
- Can work independently, without supervision
- Can make quick and rational decisions
- Agree to follow all staff instructions
- Apply on behalf of yourself, not another person
- A minimum of 6 months of your time and be part of a weekly roster undertaking a 4 or 8 hour shift.
Our animals rely on our team of staff and volunteers to receive much needed care. They need lots of tender, loving care 7 days a week so we are seeking volunteers who are very reliable and understand the importance of their role.
We understand that sometimes you may need to miss a shift due to personal circumstances and we ask that you give Animal Aid as much notice as possible that you will be away.
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Volunteer Roles Available
- Pet Reunification Support (Urgent!) - Only available at Coldstream Welfare Cattery
- Administration/Reception (Urgent!) Welfare Kennels - Coldstream
- Laundry (Urgent!) - Available at Coldstream Boarding or Kennels Departments
- Gardening - (Urgent!) Keep our garden beds and vegie patch in check!
- Driver - Coldstream to Metro Melbourne (Urgent! for Tuesdays & Fridays)
- Driver - For regional day trips to Sale (Urgent! Based in Coldstream)
- Maintenance - Grounds (Urgent!)
- Administration - Available at Sale (Fulham) and Bairnsdale
- Boarding Kennel and Cattery Assistant - Only Available at Coldstream
- Welfare Kennel Assistant - Available in Coldstream, Sale (Fulham) and Bairnsdale
- Welfare Cattery Assistant - Available at Coldstream, Sale (Fulham) and Bairnsdale
- Grooming Salon Assistant - Only available at Coldstream
- Grooming Salon Receptionist - (Urgent!) Only available at Coldstream
- Vet Clinic Assistant - Only available at Coldstream
- Events - Casual Volunteering available at Coldstream, Sale (Fulham) and Bairnsdale
- Adventure Dog Event 2026
- Retail/Merchandise Assistant - Available at Coldstream
- Fostering - Please ensure to complete the fostering questionair in this registration
- Bairnsdale Op Shop Assistant
- Blackburn Op Shop Assistant
- Croydon Op Shop Assistant
- Student Placement - VCal-VM (100hrs - 1 day per week for 13 weeks)
- Student Placement - Polytechnic Vet Nursing
- Donation Shed Co Ordinator
Mission Statement
Animal Aid is a place of refuge for the lost, unwanted and abandoned animals in our community. We work diligently to reunite lost pets and give a first rate second chance to unwanted animals. We are dedicated to improving the welfare of all companion animals in our society and passionately advocate and facilitate their adoption. We provide services that help people and pets; enthusiastically sharing our knowledge and expertise.
Our vision is to be leaders in animal welfare; proactively addressing animal homelessness, minimising the number of unwanted animals in our community; and providing premium animal services that deliver complete wellness for companion animals.