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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Foster parent - Rabbits
Wellington
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. -
Foster parent - Puppies
Wellington
We are looking for volunteer foster parents to care for puppies. Our foster parents provide a temporary home for these puppies, and help them recover -
Canine foster parent without kids or pets
Wellington
We are urgently looking for fosterers for adult dogs with specific requirements. These homes should have NO children and NO other dogs or small animals. -
Veterinary and Hospital Volunteer
Wellington
Volunteers help out in the animal hospital, quarantine and isolation areas. Work in these areas includes cleaning cages, setting up bedding, feeding and moving ill -
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 -
Op Shop volunteer
Wellington
Our Op Shops are a key link between SPCA and the community. Volunteers who work at one of our four Wellington Op Shops in Johnsonville, -
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, -
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 -
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 centre.
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Ngā mihi nui
The SPCA New Zealand Team