Volunteer positions
Animal volunteer
Tauranga Centre
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of caring for our animals, walking our dogs, or simply sitting quietly and spending time with puppies, cats or kittens.
You will be involved in a range of duties such as:
- Cleaning cages.
- Feeding the animals.
- Caring for the animals.
- Walking dogs.
- Taking care of small animals - rabbits and birds.
You must be confident at handling animals, hardworking and reliable. We need volunteers that are prepared to commit to the minimum requirement of 6 months and can understand written and spoken English.
If you have any questions, please call us on 07 578 0245 or email tauranga.info@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Animal volunteer at Tauranga 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.
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