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Love dogs? Be part of something recent at Barkley Park!

For the first time ever, we're opening our doors to volunteers — and we want the right people to be part of it.

Barkley Park has been operating for over five years and in that time we've built a reputation we're incredibly proud of. Through dedication and experience, we've developed procedures and processes that make us one of the most efficient, safe and well-regarded dog day cares in the industry, and our customers would be the first to tell you that.

But in all that time, we've never taken on volunteers. That changes now.

We're launching our very first volunteer program and we're looking for a small number of enthusiastic, reliable dog lovers to join our team in Kedron. We're genuinely excited about this, and if it's something you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you. We've always believed in growing our team from within, and this is how that journey begins.

Who We Are

We're Barkley Park, Brisbane North's largest indoor/outdoor dog day care, based in Kedron. We're a family-run business with big hearts, high standards, and plenty of paw prints. Our values — Care, Communication, Community, Safety, and Pride — guide everything we do, from how we treat our dogs to how we support our team.

About the Role

As a Barkley Park Volunteer, you'll work hands-on inside our daycare environment alongside our experienced paid staff. This is a genuine learning opportunity — not a background role. You'll be inside the play areas with the dogs, observing canine behaviour, understanding group dynamics, and seeing firsthand how a professional daycare team operates every single day.

Volunteers are never left alone to supervise dogs.



You'll work alongside our team at all times as an extra set of eyes, ears and hands.

What You'll Be Involved In

- Working alongside staff inside the daycare runs
- Observing canine body language and social behaviour
- Assisting staff when moving dogs between play areas
- Supporting structured play and enrichment activities
- Learning how we monitor group dynamics and dog wellbeing
- Participating in the daily routines that make up a dog's daycare experience

What We're Looking For

Someone who is:

- Genuinely passionate about dogs and animal welfare
- Physically active and comfortable on their feet for extended periods
- Reliable and committed — our team and dogs depend on consistency
- A great communicator and team player
- Comfortable in a busy, noisy, hands-on environment

Prior experience with dogs is a bonus but absolutely not required. We'll show you the ropes.

Volunteer Shifts Available

- Morning shift: 7:00am – 12:00pm
- Afternoon shift: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
- Minimum commitment: one designated shift per week

Why Volunteer at Barkley Park?

- Practical, hands-on experience inside a polished, professional day care built over five years
- Learn from an experienced, supportive team in a real-world environment
- Understand canine behaviour and group dynamics up close




- Be part of a close-knit team that genuinely loves what they do
- Many of our paid team members began their journey in environments just like this one — we always look within before we look elsewhere

Ready to Join the Barkley Pack?

Click Apply Now and answer the screening questions below. Suitable applicants may be invited to attend a short trial session within the facility before being confirmed.

Due to the high volume of enquiries we receive, we are unable to respond individually to further questions or incomplete applications.

Only applicants with the right to work or study in Australia will be considered.

Job Type: Volunteer (unpaid)

Commitment required: Minimum one shift per week. Reliably able to commute to Kedron QLD 4031 (Required)

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

- Free drinks
- Free food

Application Question(s):

- What is your full name and contact phone number?
- What suburb do you live in?
- Do you have any previous experience with dogs? (e.g. personal dogs, training, grooming, kennel work, vet clinic, rescue work — this is not a prerequisite)
- What is your current work or study situation?
- What days of the week are you available, and do you prefer the morning shift (7:00am–12:00pm) or afternoon shift (12:00pm–6:00pm)?
- How many days per week could you commit to volunteering?
- How long would you ideally like to volunteer for? (e.g. 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or ongoing)
- What do you hope to learn or gain from volunteering at Barkley Park?
- Dog day care environments can be busy, noisy and physically active. Why do you think you'd be well suited to this type of environment?

Work Location: In person

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📌 Volunteer – Dog Day Care Assistant | Barkley Park Dog Daycare Kedron
🏢 Barkley Park Dog Day Care
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