Volunteer positions

This role requires a good level of fitness and confidence in handling dogs of all sizes and breeds. This role involves cleaning the dog kennels/yards, doing enrichment activities and walking the dogs and other tasks as requested.

We need volunteers who are happy working with dogs who usually have some experience with dogs either a family pet or being around dogs, can follow the instructions of our staff as well as be happy walking the dogs no matter what the weather as they still need their walkies even in the rain!

We need volunteers who:

• Are confident with handling dogs.
• Are hardworking and reliable.
• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Are at least 18 years old.

Tasks may include:

• Cleaning dog runs
• Walking and socialising the dogs and puppies
• Moving dogs around the Centre
• Feeding animals per feeding directions
• Identifying animals displaying signs of illness
• Follow Health and Safety requirements
• Other tasks as required

Available times

Dependent on shift availability at time of application:

• Weekday morning shifts: Monday – Sunday 9am – 12pm
• Weekday afternoon shifts: Monday – Friday 2.30 pm – 5pm
• Weekend shifts: 2pm – 4.30pm

As we will invest time training volunteers to do the role, we kindly ask that you can be available to commit to a regular shift for a period of at least six months.

If you have any questions, please call us on 03 473 8252 or 021 848 218 and leave a voicemail, or email dunedin.volunteer@spca.nz.