Animal Care Volunteer: Enrich Pets & Support Shelters

Better Impact; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; Full time

Job description

Join the Fun and Make a Pawsitive Difference!

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

This rewarding volunteer role would suit applicants that love animals and are committed to improving their welfare; people who wish to experience hands‑on work with animals and want to learn about the care and health requirements for future work in the industry; and anyone looking for a worthwhile way to spend their time. It can be physically demanding and sometimes smelly, and you’ll be outside in winter and summer weather. You might feel emotional about the animals you’re working with and may find this difficult, but ultimately the reward is that you’re making a huge, positive difference to their lives – and yours!

What are the tasks?

• Daily cleaning of animal pens, including removing dirty bedding, hosing or wiping enclosures, sweeping and scooping waste, cleaning litter trays, and providing clean bedding and toys
• Hygiene control, including appropriate sanitisation and hand‑washing, preventing cross‑contamination, and ensuring animals have food, water, bedding and toys
• Assisting with keeping the Adoption Centre clean, tidy and presentable
• Providing enrichment by walking animals around the campus
• Playing with and spending time with animals, supporting appropriate interaction with other animals, toys and people
• Undertaking general laundry duties, including loading and unloading washing machines and dryers and folding clean items
• Following RSPCA philosophy of positive reinforcement in all animal interactions

What skills and characteristics do I need?

• 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 and manage tasks autonomously
• Physically fit, able to lift up to 10kg and stand for long periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Hard‑working and committed to supporting the RSPCA

When can I volunteer?

A minimum commitment of one four‑hour shift per week for at least 3 months is requested to ensure consistency for the animals

Orientation and training in animal interaction, training and husbandry will be provided

CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE OPEN TO DRIVING TO OUR GRACEMERE LOCATION

If you have your driver's licence and are open to traveling to our Gracemere location to our dogs there, please note this on your application!

It is a requirement that before handling animals at the RSPCA you have an up to dateTetanus vaccination.