Volunteer positions
Volunteer Driver - Christchurch Centre
Christchurch Centre
We are looking for a reliable volunteer driver to help with pick up and drop offs of donations, sick and injured animals, take supplies to foster parents and support the work of the ambulance drivers at the Centre.
Duties will include:
- Running pick-ups/deliveries as needed
- Collecting donations from supermarkets/other businesses
- Delivering supplies and food parcels to people in the community
- Ensure a safe work environment in line with the SPCA Health and Safety policies; following all safety guidelines, and modelling safe work practice
- Assist admissions staff person with processing incoming animals: help take photos, hold animals, take animals to vet clinic or to units
- Assist reception team: greet members of the public, keep reception area clean and tidy and make adoption packs
Requirements will include:
- Applicants must possess a full, clean, current NZ driving licence
- Applicants need to be a safe and courteous driver, with reasonable knowledge of the Christchurch area
- Have a high level of reliability and initiative
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Applicants need to be physically fit as the work involves frequent bending, reaching, lifting and kneeling.
- Be able to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
We are currently looking for volunteer drivers with flexibility to cover for sickness and help our team on busier days.
If you have any questions, please email christchurch.volunteer@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Volunteer Driver - Christchurch Centre at Christchurch Centre
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for SPCA. Volunteers are a vital part of the SPCA team and we simply couldn't do the work we do without the large number of volunteers who donate their time to help the animals.
Please fill out the form below to start your volunteer journey with us. If you need assistance, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
Please note: Our centres and op shops have minimum age requirements to volunteer. For op shops the minimum age is 15 years. For volunteering at a centre, please enquire with them directly if you are under 16 years of age. You may need to provide an up-to-date Ministry of Justice check prior to starting. Please be aware that during the application process we will ask about any medical conditions (physical or mental) we need to be aware of to ensure your safety while volunteering for us.
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