Volunteer positions
Canine Volunteer
Invercargill Centre
If you love dogs, want to make a difference in their lives and want to get the warm fuzzies, this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily care of our dogs and puppies while they recover from illness, injury or wait to find their furever homes!
What will be involved:
- Cleaning dog kennels and runs
- Taking dogs for walks
- Feeding the dogs per feeding instructions
- Identifying dogs displaying signs of illness
- Caring for the dogs - belly rubs and ear scratches
- Follow Health and Safety requirements
As a canine volunteer you will:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have previous experience with dogs
- A good level of fitness
- Be able to follow instructions
- Be able to take initiative to see what needs doing
- Be reliable and hardworking
- Willing to walk dogs in all weather
This is a very hands-on role that is quite strenuous so a good level of fitness and confidence in handling large dogs is essential. Our doggies also love their walks and require enrichment every day so you must be willing to walk them in all weather. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.
We have morning and afternoon shifts available, seven days a week and a flexible rostering system that we can work in with your schedule.
If you have any questions, please phone 0272289376 or email invercargill.volunteer@spca.nz
Volunteer application
For: Canine Volunteer at Invercargill 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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