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Volunteer positions

Feline volunteer
Nelson Centre

Feline volunteer

Do you love cats? Volunteers in this role work with our felines and help clean, feed and care for the cats at the centre.

Help us improve the lives of cats in our care.

Volunteers will be required to help with the cleaning of the cat cages and rooms. Working in this area does requires a low/medium physical ability and bending to clean lower cages.

  • Minimum age: 16 years.
  • Personal time commitment: one shift once a week or fortnight for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Training: you will receiving training while on-the-job during your shift.
  • Experience: to work with in the feline area previous experience with cats is ideal but not needed.
  • Tasks: feeding, socialising, grooming, cleaning, dishes, laundry, helping with odd jobs if time allows etc.

Shift times are as follows:

Monday – Sunday (8:15am – 10:45am / 12pm – 2pm / 2:30pm – 4:30pm) *the finishing times may vary.

If you have any questions, please call us on 03 547 7171 or email nelson.info@spca.nz .

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