Volunteer positions
Livestock Volunteer
Christchurch Centre
We are looking for volunteers to support our busy livestock team with our exciting variety of horses and large animals.
What will be involved:
- Feeding out hay and hard feed
- Poo picking
- Basic grooming and handling
- Assisting on off-site delivery jobs
As a livestock volunteer you will:
- Have experience with horses and large animals
- Be physically fit, able to navigate paddocks, and carry heavy thingd
- Be 16 years or older
- Be able to follow instructions
- Be able to take initiative
- Be reliable and hardworking
An onsite induction and hands-on training will be provided to successful applicants, and ongoing opportunities to learn more about the care of our farm animals will be made available,
We have morning and afternoon shifts available, seven days a week and a flexible rostering system that we can work in with your schedule. We ask that you can commit to at least three shifts per month (but the more the merrier!)
If you have any questions, please email christchurch.volunteer@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Livestock Volunteer 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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