Volunteer positions
Animal volunteer
Tauranga Centre
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of caring for our animals, walking our dogs, or simply sitting quietly and spending time with puppies, cats or kittens.
You will be involved in a range of duties such as:
- Cleaning cages.
- Feeding the animals.
- Caring for the animals.
- Walking dogs.
- Taking care of small animals - rabbits and birds.
You must be confident at handling animals, hardworking and reliable. We need volunteers that are prepared to commit to the minimum requirement of 6 months and can understand written and spoken English.
If you have any questions, please call us on 07 578 0245 or email tauranga.info@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Animal volunteer at Tauranga 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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