Found 35 Animal Welfare volunteering opportunities in Australia

Are you interested in a career in the animal industry? This volunteer position would suit someone wanting to step into animal welfare or needs experience for a job in boarding kennels, animal shelter or vet nursing. It would also suit someone that loves dogs and would just love to help out. You must be over 18 to apply.

Are you a skilled HR or Psychology worker who is comfortable leading a team? Are you looking to utilise your skills to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation that promotes animal welfare? A great opportunity exists for an experience HR Team Leader to lead the HR Team and assist with increasing the effectiveness of the organisation's HR team. The HR Team is responsible for recruiting high performing volunteers to allow us to rescue a greater number of animals.

The secretary is responsible for the documentation and communication of the activities within the FAR Committee. The secretary is the primary administration officer of the Committee and provides the links between the Committee, members and outside agencies. Amongst the Secretary's tasks are to prepare agendas, prepare and distribute minutes, and manage both ingoing and outgoing communication.

Wildlife Rescue Australia (WRA) is a not-for-profit voluntary association, operating throughout Australia and staffed exclusively by home-based volunteers. It is dedicated to the rescue of Australian native animals, including birds and reptiles. WRA operates a national 24/7 emergency call centre for the rescue of native wildlife.

Join our team as a Wildlife Hospital Volunteer and contribute to the vital care and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

Farm Animal Rescue is inviting applications for Open Day Volunteer.

RSPCA NSW volunteer branches and Supporter Groups play a vital role in supporting communities through desexing programs, fundraising initiatives, education and more.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

Diamond In The Ruff Rescue is a Rehoming Organisation with an all-time high number of animals in care. The high numbers multiply the tasks at hand and your help is needed more than ever!

We are on the lookout for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to volunteer with our animal sanctuary. Your primary mission will be to magnify our digital footprint, significantly increase our followers, and boost interactions across all our social media platforms. This role is a unique chance to contribute to our cause, fostering a more compassionate and empathetic world through digital storytelling and engagement.

If you are an person who loves animals and has the time and energy to be in involved in the care and maintenance of rescue horses while they rehabilitate through our program to their true identity, we need your support.

Join our team as a Recovery Centre & Hospital Volunteer and contribute to the vital care and rehabilitation of injured wildlife. This is a varied role helping us to support our recovering wildlife.

Furry Friends Animal Rescue Queensland (FFARQ) is a caring not-for-profit organisation in SEQ committed to minimising the large number of companion animals killed every year in pounds & shelters through the re-homing of abandoned/surrendered pet cats and kittens. FFARQ operates a community-based shelter model that aims to carefully place all rescued pets with volunteer Foster Carers until they are adopted, and compassionately educate people about the benefits of responsible pet ownership.

Taking care of cat / kittens in The Hub, Lavington. Need to have basic animal handling skills. Key Attributes: Animal loving and reliable.

Need to have basic dog handling skills. Key Attributes: Animal loving and reliable.

Looking for a fundraising Coordinator (this could be one person or one person with a group of helpers).

Fund Raising and Raffle Sales is a voluntary position for Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc. The role is to raise funds for our organisation via raffle sales in shopping malls. The money raised will be used in the feeding and care of the dogs and cats being housed with Friends of the Pound.

Retail Assistant at the Friends of the Pound Pre-Loved opportunity shop. The duties will be under the direction of the Team Leader Pre-Loved and will involve sorting donated garments and accessories, washing and ironing items for sale, display items as directed. Retail experience would be an asset but not necessary. Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc. are an animal rescue organization and rely on the sale of pre-loved items to support the feeding and vet work of the animals in our care.

A full weekly clean of all bunny cages. Depending on how many volunteers, it can take as little as 2 hours in a small team or 4-6 solo.