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Volunteer positions

Canine volunteer
Auckland (Mangere) Centre

Canine volunteer

We need people to help us care for our canines!

This role requires a good level of fitness as the work we ask our canine volunteers to do can be quite strenuous. You will need to be confident with handling large dogs and you must be willing to walk dogs in any type of weather, rain or shine!

This roles tasks include:

  • Cleaning dog pens
  • Socialising dogs and puppies
  • Assisting our canine attendants with their daily tasks
  • Walking dogs

We need volunteers who:

  • Are confident with handling dogs
  • Are hardworking and reliable
  • Have excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

You must be able to commit to a regular four hour shift for a period of at least six months. Both morning and afternoon shifts are available:

    Weekday option (Mon-Fri): Shift start times are 8:00AM or 12:00PM.

If you are interested in this role, please fill in the application online by visiting www.spca.nz. If you have any questions, please phone us on 09 256 7304 or email auckland.volunteer@spca.nz.

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