Job Description

Overview

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Join the Fun and Make a Pawsitive Difference!

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Looking for a rewarding way to spend your time? Love animals and want to make a meaningful impact on their lives? This volunteer opportunity is perfect for animal enthusiasts. Get ready for an amazing experience that will leave you with a wagging tail!

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What to Expect

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Be prepared for an adventure that combines your passion for animals with hands-on experience and learning. It can be a bit messy and smelly at times, but the joy you feel is immeasurable. You may cuddle kittens, play with pups, and be immersed in a world of furry friends. Come rain or shine, summer or winter, you will be out there making tails wag and hearts happy.

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What are the Benefits

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- Plenty of quality time with lots of animals
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- An amazing opportunity to learn about the care and health requirements of our furry companions
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- Enjoy playtime and interaction with the animals in our care
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- Develop valuable skills and gain insight into the animal care industry
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- Become part of our warm and friendly community, where every wag and purr counts
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As a volunteer, you'll be an essential part of our team, with hands-on responsibilities that include:

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- Giving animal pens a fresh start each day by cleaning, replacing bedding and ensuring enclosures are clean and comfortable
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- Maintaining a hygienic workplace—because healthy animals mean happy volunteers
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- Helping keep the Animal Care Campus clean, tidy and welcoming for our furry residents
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- Taking our four‐legged friends for walks around the campus to provide enrichment and exercise
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- Embracing your playful side by spending time with animals and facilitating positive social interactions with toys, other animals and people
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- Assisting with laundry duties to ensure animals always have clean and cosy bedding
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Skills and Characteristics We're Looking For

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- Confidence working with domestic animals, or a willingness to learn in a shelter environment
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- Ability to cope with increased noise levels
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- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage tasks autonomously
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- Physically fit, with the ability to lift up to 10 kg and stand for extended periods
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- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
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- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
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- Excellent communication skills with both people and animals
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- A dedicated, hard-working attitude and passion for supporting the RSPCA
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When Can You Join the Fun?

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- We offer morning or afternoon shifts, Monday to Sunday, working with our purr-perfect Cats or paw-some Dogs
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- To support consistency and make a lasting impact, we kindly ask for a minimum commitment of one four-hour shift per week
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- New to volunteering? Full orientation and training will be provided, including animal interaction, training and husbandry
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Before handling animals at the RSPCA, please ensure you have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination. Safety first!

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GYMPIE RSPCA ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS ON SUNDAYS FOR CATS.

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Need More Info?

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If you are ready to join the RSPCA Qld team, please click "Fill in an application" above. For further information, please contact us at [email protected]

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📌 Animal Care Volunteer: Hands-On Enrichment & Shelter Care (Gympie)
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📍 Gympie