Hands-on animal care
Help with walking, socialising, enrichment and giving shelter animals the individual attention they need.
Give your time
Volunteer at a shelter
A few hours of your time can mean a walk, a clean bed, a calmer day and a better chance at a loving home for an animal in need.
Small acts. Lasting change.Your time gives shelter animals comfort, care and connection.
Give your time. Change a life. ❤️
Every helping hand matters
There's more than one way to help
Shelters need compassionate people with different interests, experience and amounts of time to give.
Practical shelter support
Lend a hand with everyday tasks that keep a busy rescue clean, organised and ready to care for more animals.
Share your skills
Photography, transport, administration, fundraising and digital skills can all make a meaningful difference.
What happens next
From application to action
Tell us about yourself
Complete the short application and choose the shelter where you would most like to help.
We connect you
Your details are shared with the relevant team so they can match your availability and interests to current needs.
Start making a difference
The shelter will explain its orientation, safety requirements and the best way for you to get involved.
Raise your paw
Ready to volunteer?
Tell us where you'd like to help and a little about yourself. We'll pass your details to the relevant shelter team.
Each shelter manages its own volunteer programme, availability and orientation requirements.
Volunteer application
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