Volunteer positions
We are excited that you would like to join us. Together, we can create a better life for New Zealand’s animals.
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SPCA 'Fill the Bucket' - Street Appeal 2025 - Volunteer Area Coordinator
Nelson
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you -
Adoption volunteer
Nelson
This role assists our team with the day-to-day running’s of the Centre and adoptions. -
Event and Fundraising Volunteer
Nelson
Are you looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity that fits around your busy schedule? Event volunteering at the Nelson SPCA is perfect for individuals who -
Maintenance Volunteer
Nelson
Are you a skilled handyman with expertise in trades like electrical, building, plumbing, or painting? The Nelson SPCA is seeking volunteers to help maintain our -
Livestock/Farm Volunteer
Nelson
We are looking for volunteers to support our livestock team with our exciting variety of farm animals, as and when they come into the centre! -
Foster parent - Neonate kittens
Nelson
We are looking for special foster parents to help us care for some of the most vulnerable foster animals in our Centre, orphaned kittens who -
Op Shop Electrician volunteer - Blenheim, Nelson, Kaikoura
Nelson
Our Blenheim, Nelson and Kaikoura Op Shops rely on electrician support to perform compliance testing and tagging on donated electrical items. Can you help? -
Administration volunteer
Nelson
Would you like to contribute to animal welfare without a hands-on role? Consider becoming an administration volunteer at Nelson SPCA! Your organizational skills can positively -
Foster parent - horses and farm animals
Nelson
Our volunteer foster parents provide a temporary home for these animals and help them recover from surgery, give them medicine for an illness, or work -
Laundry Volunteer
Nelson
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work in our laundry and donation area. -
Rag Fairy & Toy Maker
Nelson
If you would like to help the animals but are too young to volunteer at a centre (16 years minimum) or would prefer to help -
Volunteer driver - Nelson Centre
Nelson
We are looking for a reliable volunteer driver to help with pick up and drop offs of donations, animals, take supplies to foster parents and -
Foster parent - dogs and puppies
Nelson
Many of the dogs and puppies that come into our SPCA Centres across the country need additional care, treatment and socialisation before finding their new -
Op Shop volunteer - Richmond
Nelson
Our Richmond Op Shop will raise vital funds for SPCA, and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate the shop. Can you help? -
Foster parent - cats, kittens and rabbits
Nelson
Many of the animals that come into our SPCA Centres across the country need additional care, treatment and socialisation before finding their new forever home. -
Op Shop Volunteer - Motueka
Nelson
Our op shop in Motueka raises vital funds for SPCA and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate the store. Can you help? -
Feline volunteer
Nelson
Do you love cats? Volunteers in this role work with our felines and help clean, feed and care for the cats at the centre. -
Volunteer gardening assistant
Nelson
We need help caring for the lawns and gardens at our centre and are looking for volunteers who are avid gardeners and outstanding handymen! -
Small Animals Volunteer
Nelson
Do you love rabbits and other small animals? Volunteers in this role work with a variety of small animals and help clean, feed and care -
Op Shop volunteer - Nelson
Nelson
Our op shop in Nelson raises vital funds for SPCA and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate the store. Can you help? -
Canine volunteer
Nelson
Do you love dogs? Volunteers in this role work with our canines and help clean, feed and care for the dogs at the centre.
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The SPCA New Zealand Team