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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Centre Support Volunteer
Wellington
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of keeping our centre thriving. -
Veterinary & Hospital – Canine Volunteer
Wellington
Do you love dogs? Volunteers in this area will help out in the canine vet care area. Work includes cleaning the pens, feeding puppies, setting -
Quarantine Carer
Wellington
We are looking for volunteers to help with cleaning cages, setting up cages, feeding according to their requirements, moving ill or injured animals. The animals -
Canine volunteer – adult dogs
Wellington
Do you love dogs? Volunteers in this role work with our adult canines and help clean, feed and care for them in our centres. -
Canine volunteer – puppies
Wellington
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 -
Small Animals Volunteer
Wellington
We are seeking small animals volunteers to help with the daily care of our small animals and birds. -
Animal Care Assistant – Cats
Wellington
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of caring for our cats and kittens. -
Event Volunteer
Wellington
Event Volunteers are called upon throughout the year for various community fundraising events as well as SPCA’s national events. There is no minimum commitment or -
Centre Volunteer
Wellington
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of caring for our animals, walking our dogs, or simply sitting quietly and stroking -
Veterinary and Hospital Volunteer
Wellington
Volunteers help out in the animal hospital and isolation areas. Work in these areas includes cleaning cages, setting up bedding, feeding and moving ill or -
National Rescue Unit Volunteer
Wellington
The SPCA National Rescue Unit (NRU) is a group of dedicated volunteers that provides specialised animal rescue. This includes work in high angle, swift water/flood, -
Facilities Support Volunteer - Gardening
Wellington
The Wellington Centre is at the old Fever Hospital which is a beautiful venue, but it needs to be maintained. If gardening is your thing -
Emergency Reserve Volunteer
Wellington
Our emergency reserve (ER) is made up of volunteers who are suitably trained to respond to, and assist with the setup and operation of an -
Animal Crew Volunteer
Wellington
Animal Crew volunteers assist at birthday parties and school holiday programmes where children have fun while learning about responsible animal guardianship. In this role you -
Animal Therapy Volunteer
Wellington
Animal therapy volunteers take specially selected SPCA animals to members of the community who would benefit from the companionship of our animals and volunteers. -
Call Centre Volunteer
Wellington
The SPCA Contact Centre in Newtown offers a critical link between customers and the SPCA 7 days a week, operating as a whole. As you -
Animal Ambulance Volunteer
Wellington
Animal Ambulance Volunteers respond to animal emergencies after hours and provide emergency transport and trauma care. This job demands a dedicated and caring person with -
Administration volunteer
Wellington
If you would like to help the animals but don’t want to play a hand-on role, becoming an administration volunteer might be for you. -
Op Shop Volunteer - Lower Hutt
Wellington
Our Op Shops are a key link between SPCA and the community. Volunteers who work at one of our Wellington Op Shops in Johnsonville, Lower -
Feline and small animals volunteer
Wellington
Volunteers must be aged 16 or over to work in this area. Work includes cleaning the cat runs and litter boxes, feeding and grooming cats, -
Feline and Small Animal Assistant
Wellington
This role in our feline and small animal team is a customer service and support role. You will be responsible for finding the “best match” -
Facilities Support Volunteer - Trade
Wellington
From time to time we need help with building, painting, electrical work and even plumbing. If you have skills in this area, we would love -
Canine volunteer – dog walker
Wellington
Our dogs love to go for walks – rain or shine. Can you match their enthusiasm? -
Canine volunteer – canine assistant
Wellington
This role in our canine team is a customer service and support role. You will be talking to potential owners and matching our dogs to
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