Volunteer positions
Canine volunteer
Kerikeri Centre
We are looking for volunteers to help us care for our dogs!
This role requires a good level of fitness as the work we ask our canine volunteers to do can be quite strenuous. You will need to be confident with handling large dogs and you must be willing to walk dogs in any type of weather, rain or shine!
This roles tasks include:
- Cleaning dog pens.
- Socializing dogs and puppies.
- Assisting our canine attendants with their daily tasks.
- Preparing meals for the dogs.
- Doing laundry.
- Washing dishes.
- Walking dogs.
We need volunteers who:
- Are confident with handling dogs.
- Are hardworking and reliable.
- Have excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Have a high level of attention to Health and Safety
- Are at least 18 years old.
We need volunteers that can understand written and spoken English. We are looking for volunteers that can help anytime between 9am and 3pm.
If you have any questions, phone us on 09 407 7515 or email us at kerikeri.info@spca.nz
Volunteer application
For: Canine volunteer at Kerikeri Centre
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with SPCA. Volunteers are a huge part of our team—we couldn’t do what we do without you!
To get started, just fill out the form below. If you need help, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
A few things to note:
- You must be at least 15 to volunteer in our Op Shops.
- You must be at least 16 to volunteer at our Centres. If you are younger, please check out our sections on 'Volunteering for Kids', 'Volunteering from Home' or talk to your family about fostering opportunities.
- You may need to provide an up to date Ministry of Justice check during this process, and we'll ask about any medical conditions so we can ensure your safety while volunteering.