Found 20 Working with Animals volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an adult or older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and I'd love to chat with you some 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.

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services. HammondCare’s Social Club at is looking for volunteers that can bring along a Furry Friend. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Become a volunteer and bring your good natured and well trained pets to visit our residents. We have 3 separate areas and are looking for someone who is able to visit on a weekly basis.

Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people living with dementia who may be frail and elderly at our residential aged care home in Waratah. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make.

Bring along your good-natured pet and spend time chatting with people living with dementia or may be frail and elderly at our residential aged care home in Miranda. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make.

Would you like to visit an older person in Aged Care and make a wonderful difference in their life? Have you got a little time, conversation to share? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor to visit an elderly lady in an aged care home in Gladesville who is isolated and lonely. She is a lovely lady looking for conversation in her room We'd love to discuss the opportunity with you!

Would you like to visit an older person in Aged Care and make a wonderful difference in their life? Have you got a little time, conversation to share? Do you know how to play scrabble? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor to visit an elderly lady in an aged care home in Gladesville to play Scrabble on a weekly basis. She is a lovely lady looking for conversation and a savvy opponent. We'd love to discuss the opportunity with you!

Would you and your friendly, well trained dog make the perfect Pet Therapy team at Mater? We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers and their dogs to join Mater’s Pet Therapy Program. Applicants must have a suitable dog they can bring with them to the program. Free parking for volunteers!

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POOPS WA is an incorporated non-profit association staffed entirely by volunteers. Our volunteers are police-cleared and have a Working with Children Check and provide a range of services including home visits, dog walking and transport to/from vet clinics or boarding kennels. We cater specifically for people over 65 years of age – or palliative-care patients of any age – who have no relatives or friends willing or able to take responsibility for their pets in times of need.

Happy friendly volunteers needed for our Lifestyle 'Pet Therapy' Program.

Make a positive impact on the lives of our elderly in aged care! Calwell Mannor located in Safety Beach requires volunteers to come in with their friendly pet dog to interact with the residents.

Do you have a dog or pet that is suitable to come with you to our Aged Care home and share some social interaction with our residents? Our residents living at our Wayville Aged Care Home really miss the family pets they had in their family homes. Animals bring great joy to others hearts and the social chit chat and a pat bring smiles and fill hearts. All volunteers must have up to date Influenza vaccinations, the Covid-19 vaccinations and a Police clearance to work in Aged Care.

Bring your pet along to Braeside Hospital on a regular basis so that our patients can enjoy their company. See what a difference your furry friend can make!

Would you like to help Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (a division of Vision Australia) and their the puppy caring program?

Our volunteers are part of a dynamic team working together to deliver the best possible service to as many clients as possible. Equestrian and non-equestrian roles available Training is provided. Come and find out how you can fit in to our great team

Do you love both animals and people? We are looking for someone that can assist our sick and elderly clients care for their pets.

ECH is looking for some 2 legged (human) volunteers to assist in their Day Programs together with their good natured and well trained pets to visit clients. ECH Day Programs are designed to cater for people who may be experiencing dementia or memory loss to engage in a range of social activities. Dogs are popular but other pets are welcome too if they are healthy, confident with strangers, never timid and well mannered.

Take your dog to nursing homes to promote interaction between residents and animal companions.