Volunteer positions
Volunteer driver - Hokitika Centre
Hokitika Centre
We are looking for reliable volunteer drivers to help with pick up and drop offs of donations, animals, take supplies to foster parents and support the work of the animal care team.
Duties could include:
- Running pick-ups/deliveries as needed
- Collecting donations from supermarkets/other businesses
- Delivering supplies to foster families
- Drop off and pick up of animals to and from the vets
- Helping to transport animals between centres and veterinary partners on an as needed basis
- Ensure a safe work environment in line with the SPCA Health and Safety policies; following all safety guidelines, and modelling safe work practice.
Requirements will include:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Applicant must possess a full, clean, current NZ driving licence
- Applicant needs to be a safe and courteous driver
- Have a high level of reliability and initiative
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Be able to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
Able to drive manual and/or automatic vehicles (SPCA vehicles will be used)
We would love to have people dedicated to both regular shifts as well as being on call. Please note, shift times are somewhat flexible depending on the Centre's need on a particular day.
If you have any questions, please email us at hokitika.info@spca.nz. Alternatively you can call us Tuesday - Saturday 10am-12pm, on 03 344 2078.
Volunteer application
For: Volunteer driver - Hokitika Centre at Hokitika Centre
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for SPCA. Volunteers are a vital part of the SPCA team and we simply couldn't do the work we do without the large number of volunteers who donate their time to help the animals.
Please fill out the form below to start your volunteer journey with us. If you need assistance, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
Please note: Our centres and op shops have minimum age requirements to volunteer. For op shops the minimum age is 15 years. For volunteering at a centre, please enquire with them directly if you are under 16 years of age. You may need to provide an up-to-date Ministry of Justice check prior to starting. Please be aware that during the application process we will ask about any medical conditions (physical or mental) we need to be aware of to ensure your safety while volunteering for us.
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