Volunteer positions
Feline and small animals volunteer
Wellington Centre
Volunteers must be aged 16 or over to work in this area. Work includes cleaning the cat runs and litter boxes, feeding and grooming cats, and playing with kittens.
In this area you will also look after our rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats which includes feeding, cleaning out the hutches and playing with the animals.
- Minimum age: 16 years.
- Personal time commitment: You must be able to commit to a regular shift for a period of at least six months.
- Training: you will be required to attend training sessions for your specific area, in addition to receiving training while on-the-job during your shift.
Current shifts available include:
- Tuesday – 8am-12pm
- Wednesday - 8am-12pm / 3pm-5pm
- Friday - 3pm-5pm
- Saturday - 3pm-5pm
- Sunday – 8am-12pm
If you have any questions, please call us on 04 389 8044 or email wellington.volunteer@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Feline and small animals volunteer at Wellington 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 this form as completely as you are able. If you need assistance, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
Please note: All of our centres and op shops have minimum age requirements to volunteer. For op shop volunteers 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.
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