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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Fill the Bucket Street Appeal Volunteer
Christchurch
SPCA’s Fill the Bucket Street Appeal is back on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026! Help raise vital funds for animals in need. -
Dog and Puppy Volunteer
Taupo
Do you love dogs and want to make a real difference? Join us as a Dog & Puppy Volunteer and help with the daily care -
Dog Walking Volunteer
Taupo
Do you love dogs and want to make a real difference? Join us as a Dog Walker and help enrich the lives of dogs and -
Cat and Kitten Volunteer
Taupo
Do you love cats and want to make a real difference? Join us as a Cat & Kitten Volunteer and help with the daily care -
Small Animal Volunteer
Taupo
Do you love rabbits and and want to make a real difference? Join us as a Small Animal Volunteer, and help with the daily -
General Animal Care Volunteer
Whanganui
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 -
Home and Kids Volunteer
Thames
Whether you're making enrichment toys, organising a donation drive, organising a fundraiser, or helping spread awareness, you'll be playing an important role in supporting animals. -
Repairs and Maintenance Volunteer
Whangarei
Are you handy and great at fixing things? Join our Maintenance Volunteers and help keep our centres safe, functional, and welcoming for animals and people -
Specialist Skills Volunteer
Timaru
Do you have a specialist skill and want to use your talents to help animals? We’re looking for volunteers who can use their expertise to -
Dog and Puppy Fosterer
Wellington
Do you love dogs and puppies and want to make a real difference from home? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for -
Dog and Puppy Fosterer
Whanganui
Do you love dogs and puppies and want to make a real difference from home? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for -
Small Animal Fosterer
Hastings
Do you love rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for small animals. -
Small Animal Fosterer
Levin
Do you love rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for small animals. -
Small Animal Fosterer
Napier
Do you love rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for small animals. -
Small Animal Fosterer
Palmerston North
Do you love rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for small animals. -
Small Animal Fosterer
Wellington
Do you love rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals? As a Foster Parent, you’ll provide a safe space for small animals. -
Neonate Kitten Fosterer
Whangarei
Are you ready to care for our tiniest and most vulnerable animals? Neonate kitten fostering involves round-the-clock care for orphaned kittens. -
General Animal Care Volunteer
New Plymouth
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 -
General Animal Care Volunteer
Taupo
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 -
Op Shop Volunteer (Amberley)
We are looking for helping hands in our Op Shops. If you are 15 years+ and want to gain some retail and customer service -
Op Shop Volunteer (Blenheim)
We are looking for helping hands in our Op Shops. If you are 15 years+ and want to gain some retail and customer service -
Op Shop Volunteer (Dunedin)
We are looking for helping hands in our Op Shops. If you are 15 years+ and want to gain some retail and customer service -
Op Shop Volunteer (Dunedin Central)
We are looking for helping hands in our Op Shops. If you are 15 years+ and want to gain some retail and customer service -
Op Shop Volunteer (Gore)
We are looking for helping hands in our Op Shops. If you are 15 years+ and want to gain some retail and customer service
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