Found 200 Working with Animals volunteering opportunities in Australia

We are looking for hardworking, motivated and passionate people to join our fun team-motivated volunteer team! We are in need of people to assist us with the care of our homeless animals and upkeep of our shelter in Craigieburn, Victoria. We can offer a happy shelter environment with lots of learning opportunities for people wanting to learn more about animal care/welfare. We need YOUR help to save the lives of homeless cats and dogs throughout Victoria- can you help?

Volunteers with experience walking large and smaller dogs are needed in and around the City of Monash. The aim of the LinkPETS program is to support the pet and the person. Volunteers can assist with dog walking and basic grooming.

Volunteers needed to participate in a LinkPETS dog walking and animal program

Pets for Life Volunteers provide practical support as guided by the owner in the care of their companion animal. The role is two-fold in that while assisting to maintain the animal’s welfare, volunteers will also be interacting with and become a support/contact for the older person. Isolation of the older person will be dramatically reduced through the volunteer visits and interaction around the animal’s care.

Assisting Manager with various farm work duties and working with animals.

We require a couple of volunteers with food preparation abilities to help prepare and chop dishes of fruit, vegetables and sprouts to be delivered daily to our birds. This is a responsible position as we provide the best fruit and vegies for the well being of our parrots. You would be required from 7:00am to 10:30am.on Tuesday and Thursday. Our Sanctuary is a Centrelink and Work for the Dole approved workplace. Mature persons and retirees very welcome.

Are you self motivated and happy to work alone? Do you have a green thumb, love working outside and can look after a ride on mower? We require a gardener/s for 3 days a week. Start time is usually 8:30am however days and times are flexible. Our Sanctuary is a Centrelink and Work for the Dole approved workplace. Mature persons and Retirees very welcome.

Are you self motivated and happy to work alone? We require a maintenance/handyperson with skills in wood and/or metal to help with the upkeep of our facility.You would be required to help build nest boxes, repair bird cages and fix any general maintenance required. 5 hours a day Monday, Wednesday and Friday however times are flexible. Our Sanctuary is a Centrelink and Work for the Dole approved workplace. Mature persons and retirees very welcome.

Feed, water and clean indoor cages and night accommodation of birds (air conditioned area and caring for babies

Aviary Attendants required for Parrots in Paradise Assistants will be responsible for feeding and watering parrots and cleaning aviaries. One of the many things we do here is take in unwanted, lost or surrendered parrots, some have had miserable lives, some well loved, and some even come in having been hurt in some way. The first thing we do is to settle the bird and observe their nature and see if the bird is “imprinted” or not. And suitable to go to a new home.

To walk or lead a very quiet horse being ridden by a person with a disability

To set up "horse course" and to assist with games and activities being played by a person with a disability.

Volunteers will learn how to identify the preferred koala food trees (KFTs) and harvest the amount required each day for koalas in care at our Koala Care and Research Centre

Free the Bears has helped rescued over 950 bears from the world's most vulnerable bear species (sun bears, moon bears and sloth bears) and we provide ongoing care to hundreds of rescued sun bears and moon bears at the sanctuaries Free the Bears is a Perth-based charity with our head office located at Osborne Park.

Work closely with the koalas in care at our Koala Care and Research Centre in East Lismore. A substantial part of this role is cleaning koala enclosures.

Koala Rescuers respond to calls received via our Rescue Hotline and attend to sick, injured or orphaned koalas across the Northern Rivers.

Volunteer required to collect and wash animal shelter towels and tea towels twice a week or as needed. Must have own washing machine and drying area.

Farm general duties, including filling horse water & feed troughs.

Personable, encouraging and engaging person to assist disabled persons to enjoy horse riding experience at a facility in Cabarita.

Person required to be available on short notice to fill in a vacant shift. Preferably available 7 days/week, but specific days, week or weekends, are also okay.