At a Glance
- Tasks: Help care for animals, clean their spaces, and provide enrichment through play.
- Company: Join the RSPCA team and make a pawsitive impact on animal welfare.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, learn about animal care, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
- Other info: Must commit to one four-hour shift per week for at least 3 months.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of animals while having fun and learning.
- Qualifications: Love for animals, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently.
Join the Fun and Make a Pawsitive Difference! Looking for a rewarding way to spend your time? Love animals and want to make a meaningful impact on their lives? Look no further! We have an exciting volunteer opportunity that's perfect for animal enthusiasts like you.
What to expect:
- This rewarding volunteer role would suit applicants that love animals and are committed to improving their welfare; people who wish to experience hands‐on work with animals and want to learn about the care and health requirements for future work in the industry.
- It can be physically demanding and sometimes smelly, and you'll be outside in winter and summer weather.
- You might feel emotional about the animals you're working with and may find this difficult, but ultimately the reward is that you're making a huge, positive difference to their lives – and yours!
What are the tasks?
- Daily cleaning of animal pens, including removing dirty bedding, hosing or wiping enclosures, sweeping and scooping waste, cleaning litter trays, and providing clean bedding and toys.
- Hygiene control, including appropriate sanitisation and hand‐washing, preventing cross‐contamination, and ensuring animals have food, water, bedding and toys.
- Assisting with keeping the Adoption Centre clean, tidy and presentable.
- Providing enrichment by walking animals around the campus.
- Playing with and spending time with animals, supporting appropriate interaction with other animals, toys and people.
- Undertaking general laundry duties, including loading and unloading washing machines and dryers and folding clean items.
- Following RSPCA philosophy of positive reinforcement in all animal interactions.
What skills and characteristics do I need?
- Confidence working with domestic animals, or a willingness to learn in a shelter environment.
- Ability to cope with increased noise levels.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks autonomously.
- Physically fit, able to lift up to 10kg and stand for long periods.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Hard‐working and committed to supporting the RSPCA.
When can I volunteer?
- A minimum commitment of one four‐hour shift per week for at least 3 months is requested to ensure consistency for the animals.
- Orientation and training in animal interaction, training and husbandry will be provided.
- CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE OPEN TO DRIVING TO OUR GRACEMERE LOCATION. If you have your driver's licence and are open to traveling to our Gracemere location to our dogs there, please note this on your application!
- It is a requirement that before handling animals at the RSPCA you have an up to date Tetanus vaccination.
Animal Care Assistant | Rockhampton employer: Better Impact
Better Impact is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector. With a focus on employee growth and development, you’ll have access to comprehensive training and resources to excel in your role as an Account Executive. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work in Australia while being part of a team dedicated to driving positive change in communities.
