Volunteer positions
Canine volunteer
Renwick Centre
We are looking for volunteers to help care for our dogs. You must have a calm, gentle, kind, patient manner to work with dogs from a range of situations.
The work we ask our canine volunteers to do is quite strenuous and you must be willing to walk, socialize and train dogs in all weather, frost, rain or shine. You will be required to help with the cleaning of the dog pens, dishes and to walk the dogs once the cleaning is done.
We need volunteers that fit these criteria:
- Commit to at least one 2-4 hour shift per week
- Between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm
- A good level of fitness
- Are able to commit for a period of at least six months
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Can understand written and spoken English
- You must be 18 years old to volunteer within the canine units
You must be confident at handling various sizes, breeds and ages of dogs.
If you have any questions, please call us on 03 572 9156 or email marlborough.reception@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Canine volunteer at Renwick Centre
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with SPCA. Volunteers are a huge part of our team—we couldn’t do what we do without you!
To get started, just fill out the form below. If you need help, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
A few things to note:
- You must be at least 15 to volunteer in our Op Shops.
- You must be at least 16 to volunteer at our Centres. If you are younger, please check out our sections on 'Volunteering for Kids', 'Volunteering from Home' or talk to your family about fostering opportunities.
- You may need to provide an up to date Ministry of Justice check during this process, and we'll ask about any medical conditions so we can ensure your safety while volunteering.