Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a difference in the lives of animals across NSW
At RSPCA NSW, volunteers lie at the heart our mission to protect and care for animals. Our volunteers spend thousands of hours every year providing love and care at our shelters, branches, and events, assisting in often unseen ways in countless communities across NSW.
Every volunteer plays a crucial role in our success, whether they’re running our annual events or providing emergency veterinary services. Quite simply, our impact relies significantly on our network of volunteers, who embody compassion and a love for animals that we nurture every day. Discover the various volunteering opportunities available at RSPCA NSW and help us create a brighter future for people and animals in need.
Become a valued volunteer and join us in making a meaningful difference. Your dedication and generosity can help us continue changing lives for the better!
Explore the range of opportunities our shelters and branches have to offer. Some positions will be more practical, while others involve administrative support. Regardless of your skills or your level of hands-on animal experience, you can play a role in helping communities and animals alike.
Volunteers are integral to the work RSPCA NSW does. Their commitment, dedication, and passion give surrendered and vulnerable animals a second chance at experiencing a good quality of life. Although they assist our staff and shelters in a variety of ways, every volunteer makes a lifesaving difference for animals in need.
Run entirely by volunteers, our branches and supporter groups serve as the backbone of our programs and veterinary services by running community drives and events and assisting people and pets directly.
Help animals in need by crafting toys, blankets, or enclosures from home. Donate your creations to the nearest location or mail them in. Enjoy flexibility in volunteering while receiving training and ongoing support. Make a difference from your own space!
Every year, we celebrate the work of our remarkable volunteers by recognising the efforts of a single individual who routinely goes above and beyond to improve the lives of animals in need.
Discover everything you need to know about volunteering with RSPCA NSW. Find insights on roles, requirements, and many ways in which you can start supporting animals in need.
Our branches, supporter and community volunteer groups make invaluable contributions to communities across NSW. Run entirely by volunteers, our branches and supporter groups serve as the backbone of our programs and veterinary services, advocating for people and pets in need in addition to running drives and events.
Whether you’re interested in our programs, managing events, or administrative support, you can play a part in the care and protection of animals at one of our branches and supporter groups.
You must be at least 16 years old to sign up as a volunteer. However, some roles have specific requirements or involve tasks that require a volunteer to be at least 18 years old. If this is the case, the required age will be noted in the volunteer role description. If you aren’t old enough just yet, don’t lose hope! You can still get involved with animal welfare through education programs like our Youth and Animal Program and our School Holiday Program.
RSPCA NSW is currently unable to meet the requirements (or level of oversight involved) with work placement, work experience, or the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Unfortunately, this means we’re unable to take on individuals seeking volunteering for this purpose.
RSPCA NSW facilitates a range of corporate experiences, from corporate donations and Workplace Giving to conferences and events. If you and your colleagues would like the chance to assist our shelter animals, our Corporate Support Days provide the perfect opportunity to volunteer with us.
Depending on the role that catches your eye, you may be required to undergo checks or provide additional information. During the application process, you may be required to undergo or present any of the following:
All requirements to volunteer roles
will be listed in the role description.
We promise to uphold the highest ethical standards. Your personal information has never been, and never will be sold or traded to other charities. This is our promise to you.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We recognise and respect the enduring relationship they have with their lands and waterways, and particularly acknowledge the vital role animals have played in Indigenous life, stories and culture for tens of thousands of years.
The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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