Volunteer positions
Canine volunteer – puppies
Wellington Centre
Volunteers must be confident around puppies and small dogs. Work includes cleaning the puppy bed pens and the puppy exercise yards, feeding the puppies and setting up beds, toys and play areas.
Volunteers in this role must be confident around puppies and small dogs. Work includes cleaning the puppy bed pens and the puppy exercise yards, feeding the puppies and setting up beds, toys and play areas.
- 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:
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Wednesday 3pm-5pm
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Thursday 8am-12pm, 3pm-5pm
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Sunday 8am-12pm, 3pm-5pm
If you have any questions, please call us on 04 389 8044 or email wellington.volunteer@spca.nz.
Volunteer application
For: Canine volunteer – puppies 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 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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