Volunteer positions

SPCA’s Fill the Bucket Street Appeal is back on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026!

Join volunteers across Aotearoa to help raise vital funds for animals in need. Simply choose a two-hour collection shift at a time and location that suits you – and at many locations, you can even bring your dog along.

Find your spot through the link below

Whangarei

Our volunteer collectors are at the heart of our Fill the Bucket appeal. Working in pairs on two-hour shifts at collection sites across the country, they connect with their local communities and encourage people to donate to help animals in need.

• Spend a two-hour shift at a local collection site, greeting the public and collecting cash and EFTPOS donations.
• Represent SPCA with a friendly smile and help raise vital funds for animals in need.
• No regular commitment is required – volunteer for one two-hour shift, or more if you would like to.
• Please dress for the weather and bring water and anything else you need to be comfortable during your shift. We will provide the collection materials you need.
• Many collection sites are dog friendly, so you may even be able to volunteer with your canine companion. Look for a dog-friendly location when choosing your shift.

• Friendly and enthusiastic – someone who enjoys meeting new people
• Confident communicating with members of the public
• Able to stand for up to two hours
• Aged 16 or over, or accompanied by a parent or guardian if you are under 16
• A love for animals and a willingness to support SPCA’s fundraising efforts
• Build confidence interacting with the public
• Help raise vital funds and awareness for animals in need

• Meet new people
• Fundraise with a friend, family member or furry friend
• Gain experience in fundraising and community engagement
• Build confidence interacting with the public
• Help raise vital funds and awareness for animals in need