Volunteer positions
Feline volunteer
Nelson Centre
Do you love cats? Volunteers in this role work with our felines and help clean, feed and care for the cats at the centre.
Help us improve the lives of cats in our care.
Volunteers will be required to help with the cleaning of the cat cages and rooms. Working in this area does requires a low/medium physical ability and bending to clean lower cages.
- Minimum age: 16 years.
- Personal time commitment: one shift once a week or fortnight for a minimum of 6 months.
- Training: you will receiving training while on-the-job during your shift.
- Experience: to work with in the feline area previous experience with cats is ideal but not needed.
- Tasks: feeding, socialising, grooming, cleaning, dishes, laundry, helping with odd jobs if time allows etc.
Shift times are as follows:
Monday – Sunday (8:15am – 10:45am / 12pm – 2pm / 2:30pm – 4:30pm) *the finishing times may vary.
If you have any questions, please call us on 03 547 7171 or email nelson.info@spca.nz .
Volunteer application
For: Feline volunteer at Nelson 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.