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Volunteer positions

Animal volunteer
Whakatane Centre

Animal volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of caring for our animals, walking our dogs, or simply sitting quietly and stroking a timid cat or kitten.

You will be involved a range of duties such as:

  • Cleaning cages
  • Feeding the animals
  • Caring for the animals
  • Walking dogs
  • Taking care of small animals - guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and birds

You must be confident at handling animals, hardworking and reliable.

We need volunteers that are prepared to commit to the minimum requirement of six months and can understand written and spoken English.

We currently have the following shifts available:

  • Mondays 8:30am - 11:30am
  • Saturdays 8:30am - 11:30am
  • Sundays 8am - 11am

If you can help, please fill in the application form by clicking the link below.

If you have any questions, please phone us on 06 835 7758 or come into the Centre during our opening hours, 10am -2.30pm from Monday to Saturday.

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