Found 64 Working with Animals volunteering opportunities in Australia

Are you an animal lover who prefers to work indoors? Then WA Wildlife's Recovery Ward program is perfect for you! Our program is designed for anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of wildlife in need. No prior experience is necessary - just a passion for wildlife conservation.

Do you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in your community? Consider joining our team as a reception volunteer! Our program is designed for individuals who are friendly, outgoing, and have great communication skills.

Join Greyhound Rescue in providing care for hounds during their rehabilitation and transition to life as a beloved family pet.

Would you enjoy assisting to maintain the significant native garden area of Geelong's award winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Of course, you will need to put up with our friendly Kangaroos and Wallabies who will pester you for food.

We’re looking for volunteers to help us build a fence to protect the livestock, soil and future of our working community farm. Spend the afternoon with skilled Farm staff in the Stables Paddock learning practical fencing skills and making a long-term contribution to Collingwood Children’s Farm.

In joining Collingwood Children's Farm Busy Bees Volunteer program, you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the nature and beauty that the Farm has to offer, whilst learning about the daily operations from our experienced and passionate team. But that's not all! You’ll be rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty completing some vital farm jobs. You’ll get a chance to engage with like-minded people who share your passion for plants, animals and community connection.

We currently require Volunteer Foster Carers' to open their homes to cats & kittens, to give them a home while we search for their forever homes! If you have a love of cats and a spare room, this could be the purr-fect opportunity to help us out!

YPRL is seeking a new **Reading Dogs team** to join Thomastown Library. Our Reading Dogs program promotes children’s literacy by having children read aloud to dogs at the library. Our mission is to make reading fun and enjoyable for children so that they become confident and lifelong readers. Reading Dogs are accredited companion animals who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team by facilitating reading sessions. If your dog is calm, patient, and loveable, get in touch with us today!

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.

Are you passionate about rescued farmed animals? Want to contribute to their daily care? The Sanctuary Assistant role is vital in ensuring the animals at Edgar's Mission are provided with clean, safe and hygienic housing, yards and bedding, and that their environments are enriching and safe.

Join the 'Friends of Parks' volunteers at Mapleton Falls National Park and help the local Rangers with a variety of activities that will benefit a much-loved rainforest ecosystem on the Blackall Range. Tasks may include: manual weed removal, maintenance and repairs to tracks and other infrastructure, revegetation/tree planting, rubbish collection, recording of wildlife sightings, and more.

Join the 'Friends of Parks' volunteers at Kondalilla Falls National Park and help the local Rangers with a variety of activities that will benefit a much-loved rainforest ecosystem on the Blackall Range. Tasks may include: manual weed removal, maintenance and repairs of the walking track and other infrastructure, revegetation/tree planting, rubbish collection, recording of wildlife sightings, and more.

Join the 'Friends of Ferny Forest' volunteer group and help the local Rangers with a variety of activities that will benefit the much-loved mountain bike track and ecosystem in Mooloolah River Conservation Park, at Ewen Maddock Dam. Tasks may include: manual weed removal, maintenance and repairs of the mountain bike track, revegetation/tree planting, rubbish collection, recording of wildlife sightings, and more.

Make a positive impact on the lives of our elderly in aged care! Gregory Lodge located in Flemington requires volunteers to come in with their friendly pet dog to interact with the residents.

If you have a passion for our native animals come volunteer with us. We'd love to have you on board. You will be caring for our animals, preparing their food, cleaning their environments and getting to love them all.

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.

Do you have the time and skills to assist in our office? We are seeking a volunteer to assist in the office with general office duties. Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to wildlife conservation. We care for sick, injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife; breed threatened species; conduct training and research; and educate schools and community.

Join our wonderful team of dedicated Staff and Volunteers looking after stray and abandoned dogs and puppies.

Join our wonderful team of Feline staff and volunteers and help look after stray and abandoned cats and kittens.