Looking for a rewarding way to spend your time? Love animals and want to make a meaningful impact on their lives? Look no further! We have an exciting volunteer opportunity that's perfect for animal enthusiasts like you. Get ready for an amazing experience that will leave you with a wagging tail!
What to Expect
Get ready for an adventure that combines your passion for animals with hands‑on experience and learning. Although it can get a little messy and smelly at times, the joy you'll feel is immeasurable. From cuddling cute kittens to playing fetch with playful pups, you'll be immersed in a world of furry friends. Whether it's rain or shine, summer or winter, you'll be out there making tails wag and hearts happy.
Benefits
- Plenty of quality time with lots of animals
- An amazing chance to learn about the care and health requirements of our furry companions
- Unleash your inner child and enjoy playtime and interaction with the animals in our care
- Develop valuable skills and gain insight into the animal care industry
- Become part of our warm and friendly community, where every wag and purr counts
Responsibilities
- Giving animal pens a fresh start each day by cleaning, replacing bedding and ensuring enclosures are clean and comfortable
- Maintaining a hygienic environment—because healthy animals mean happy volunteers
- Helping keep the Animal Care Campus clean, tidy and welcoming for our furry residents
- Taking our four‑legged friends for walks around the campus to provide enrichment and exercise
- Embracing your playful side by spending time with animals and facilitating positive social interactions with toys, other animals and people
- Assisting with laundry duties to ensure animals always have clean and cosy bedding
Skills and Characteristics We're Looking For
- Confidence working with domestic animals, or a willingness to learn in a shelter environment
- Ability to cope with increased noise levels
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage tasks autonomously
- Physically fit, with the ability to lift up to 10kg and stand for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
- Excellent communication skills with both people and animals
- A dedicated, hard‑working attitude and passion for supporting the RSPCA
When Can You Join the Fun?
We offer morning or afternoon shifts , Monday to Sunday, working with purr‑fect cats or paw‑some dogs . To support consistency and make a lasting impact, we kindly ask for a minimum commitment of one four‑hour shift per week . New to volunteering? No problem! Full orientation and training will be provided, including animal interaction, training and husbandry.
Before handling animals at the RSPCA, please ensure you have an up‑to‑date tetanus vaccination. Safety first! If you're fulfilling mutual obligation requirements with Centrelink, let us know, and we'll work together to find the best opportunity for you. Our Bundaberg Op Shop might also be an option to meet your obligations.
RSPCA Bundaberg is currently looking for volunteers for administration support on Wednesday and Thursday. If this is something you are interested in, please note in your application.
Need more information? If you are ready to join the RSPCA Qld team, please click “Fill in an application” above. For further information, please contact us at
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📌 Animal Care Assistant | Bundaberg (Bundaberg Central)
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