Volunteer positions
We are excited that you would like to join us. Together, we can create a better life for New Zealand’s animals.
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Administration Volunteer
Nelson
Are you a friendly, approachable person who’s comfortable talking to people and working with computers and administrative systems? Your contribution ensures our centre runs smoothly -
Specialist Volunteer
Nelson
Do you have a specialist skill and want to use your talents to help animals? We’re looking for passionate and creative volunteers who can use -
Events & Fundraising Volunteer
Nelson
Are you looking for a fun, flexible way to make a difference for animals? Event volunteering is a great option for those who want to -
Volunteer From Home
Nelson
Would you love to help animals but can’t volunteer at a centre? Whether you’re under 16, prefer to help from home, or want to involve -
Volunteer Driver
Nelson
Do you enjoy being out on the road and want to make a difference for animals in your community? We’re looking for reliable, safety-conscious volunteers -
Centre Support Volunteer
Nelson
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of animals by helping behind the scenes? We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and proactive volunteers -
Gardening & Maintenance Volunteer
Nelson
We’re looking for practical, hands-on volunteers to help keep our centre running smoothly and looking its best! If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and -
Animal Care Volunteer
Nelson
Do you love animals and want to make a real difference? Join us as an Animal Care Volunteer and help with the daily care and -
Foster parent - Neonate kittens
Nelson
We are looking for special foster parents to help us care for some of the most vulnerable foster animals in our Centre, orphaned kittens who -
Op Shop Electrician volunteer - Blenheim, Nelson, Kaikoura
Nelson
Our Blenheim, Nelson and Kaikoura Op Shops rely on electrician support to perform compliance testing and tagging on donated electrical items. Can you help? -
Foster parent - horses and farm animals
Nelson
Our volunteer foster parents provide a temporary home for these animals and help them recover from surgery, give them medicine for an illness, or work -
Foster parent - dogs and puppies
Nelson
Many of the dogs and puppies that come into our SPCA Centres across the country need additional care, treatment and socialisation before finding their new -
Op Shop volunteer - Richmond
Nelson
Our Richmond Op Shop will raise vital funds for SPCA, and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate the shop. Can you help? -
Foster parent - cats, kittens and small animals
Nelson
Many of the animals that come into our SPCA Centres across the country need additional care, treatment and socialisation before finding their new forever home. -
Op Shop Volunteer - Motueka
Nelson
Our op shop in Motueka raises vital funds for SPCA and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate the store. Can you help? -
Op Shop volunteer - Nelson
Nelson
Our op shop in Nelson raises vital funds for SPCA and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate the store. Can you help?
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Ngā mihi nui
The SPCA New Zealand Team