Explore meaningful volunteer opportunities and help make a difference for animals in need.
Play a crucial role in your community by volunteering with RSPCA NSW. Whether you’re looking to work with animals or eager to support them from behind the scenes, your dedication can help save the lives of animals in need.
Explore the opportunities below, find the role that’s right for you, and strengthen animal welfare efforts with our team of volunteers.
RSPCA NSW volunteer branches and Supporter Groups play a vital role in supporting communities through desexing programs, foster care, fundraising initiatives and more.
Do you love cats and want to make a difference in their lives? Join our team at RSPCA NSW as a Volunteer Cattery Assistant!
RSPCA NSW is looking for community-minded volunteers who are interested in supporting us in fundraising and raising awareness of animal welfare within a number of locations around NSW (see the updated listing below).
Come and join our Community Volunteer Groups and change lives today. You will be invited to informal catch ups from time-to-time, share ideas about educational and fundraising opportunities, attend market stalls and connect with other volunteers in the local community.
If you are someone who is innovative, passionate and would like to promote animal advocacy, please review the advertisements below and submit your expression of interest.
The RSPCA NSW is looking for passionate people to help with emergency response, teaching, graphic design, event coordination, research, engagement, fundraising, data entry and so much more! Our Administration, Education and Emergency Response volunteer roles provide further support to our working teams across the state.
Do you enjoy event management and are an admin whiz with a passion for helping animals and people? Do you love keeping things organised, handling emails, and making sure everything runs smoothly? Then we’ve got the perfect role for you!
RSPCA NSW’s Foster Care program provides temporary homes to animals who need a helping hand. As a foster parent, you will offer your safe space to RSPCA NSW animals and provide them with daily love, care and attention that they deserve. You will collect them from your closest location and transport them safely to and from vet appointments as required. It is essential to monitor their health and behaviour during their temporary stay in care.
Do you have a green thumb and a love for gardening? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
Are you passionate about gardening and love spending time outdoors? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of animals? Join our team at RSPCA NSW as a Volunteer Groundskeeper!
As a Volunteer Kennel Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to dogs in our shelter. You will help create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the dogs, contributing to their well-being as they await their forever homes. We are looking for additional helpers in catteries, kennels, stables, pocket pets, laundry, cleaning, grounds keeping, maintenance, gardening, transportation, enrichment and so much more.
Every animal deserves fresh, clean bedding and nutritious meals to help them feel comfortable, loved, and at home. This volunteer role plays a vital part in ensuring our animals have clean bedding, while also maintaining an organized and tidy laundry area. Additionally, you‘ll be responsible for preparing tasty and healthy meals for our dogs, some of whom have special dietary needs.
Help improve animal welfare by becoming a key member of our maintenance team and overseeing our amenities. You’ll be the “go-to” person for assisting with repairs and supporting our Facilities team. This role is ideal for candidates who demonstrate initiative, are proactive, and have a problem-solving mindset.
Our RSPCA NSW Port Macquarie Op Shop offers a range of clothing, home décor, kitchenware and so much more! As a general assistant, you will oversee all things customer service, aiding clients and managing retail. This role is suited to applicants who have a strong background in customer service and or retail, and want to make a difference for positive animal advocacy.
Our op shops are always in need of high-quality second-hand goods, so please drop off anything you no longer want. It’s a great way to help RSPCA NSW animals.
We’re on the lookout for individuals with a creative spark who enjoy working alongside our furry and feathered friends. Whether it’s capturing the playful antics of cats, the loyalty in a dog’s eyes, or the beauty of a bird in flight, your talents will help bring out the best in our animals.
We are looking for additional helpers in catteries, kennels, stables, pocket pets, laundry, cleaning, grounds keeping, maintenance, gardening, transportation, enrichment and so much more.
RSPCA NSW is seeking dedicated and compassionate Volunteer Drivers to assist in delivering essential pet supplies to communities affected by bushfires in NSW. As a Volunteer Driver, you will play a crucial role in supporting pet owners and their beloved animals during challenging times. This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of animals and their owners in bushfire-affected areas.
We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help members of public in support of our Community Outreach team which provides discounted desexing and vaccinations to people that hold either a pension card, health care card or concession cards.
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 an essential role in the care and protection of animals in need.
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.
If you’re looking to improve your skills through study or training courses, RSPCA NSW offers a variety of programs and courses through select facilities throughout the year. These include Nationally Accredited Courses, such as a Certificate II in Animal Care, and other, less lengthy courses like Basic Animal First Aid.
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.
If you are unable to visit our shelters or assist at our events, there are still so many ways you can help us protect and care for animals.
If volunteering from home is more your style, we support volunteers looking for flexibility while receiving training and ongoing support. Make a difference from your own space as a volunteer at home!
If you’d like to open your heart to an adorable animal companion, we can help you find your new best friend at one of our shelters and adoption centres. RSPCA NSW rehomes a range of adorable animals, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more! We can help you find a forever friend at any one of our facilities. You can also adopt some of our animals through our partnership with Petbarn.
Becoming a foster carer is another rewarding way to help our animals. If you’re unsure about adopting but looking to personally assist our animals, become a foster carer to help give our animals the love and attention they deserve!
As a charity, we rely on a generous network of donors and supporters to provide any training, treatment, supplies, and rehabilitation our animals may require. If you’re currently unable to volunteer, you can still donate to provide essential care to animals seeking their forever home. Your contribution, no matter how small, can provide our animals with ongoing support, giving them a better chance at enjoying a good quality of life.
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