RSPCA Care Centre Rouse Hill & Tuggerah
RSPCA Rouse Hill Care Centre
The RSPCA Care Centre at Rouse Hill and Tuggerah are adoption outreach facilities. The Care Centre at Rouse Hill also includes an outpatient veterinary clinic.
The Care Centre main aims are to re-home more animals in a friendly environment and educate the community about responsible animal care.
RSPCA Care Centre Mission Statement -
"To promote responsible pet ownership through re-homing, education and community enrollment."
The goals of the RSPCA Care Centre:
* Decrease euthanasia and increase adoptions
* Promote responsible pet ownership through education
* Provide expert advice that is accurate and in keeping with our policies
* Provide a service that is of the highest standards for both Animal Welfare and Customer Service
Volunteers assist with customer care and offering assistance within the Centre. Duties also include tidying, cleaning and filling the shelves with stock. This role also involves assisting with providing basic care for the animals (feeding, cleaning, grooming) including providing environmental enrichment for the animals awaiting their new homes.
We are looking for applicants who are outgoing, enjoying interacting with people and animals, and are passionate about promoting animal wellbeing.
Please note: we request that volunteers be over the age of 18 years for volunteering at the Care Centre.
All Volunteers who have direct animal contact roles are required to have an up to date tetanus vaccination. Successful applicants who do not have one will need to be prepared to get one prior to starting their first shift.
If you are interested in volunteering at a RSPCA Care Centre, there are a number of things you need to consider:
Are you able to make a regular commitment to volunteering?
RSPCA Care Centre volunteers will need to commit to 1 regular shift, per week, for a minimum 6 month period – this means that volunteers gain the skills required to meet our high standards and also get the most out of becoming a trusted member of our team. It also ensures that the time and effort put in by our staff in training volunteers is fully utilised and of benefit to the animals in our care.
Why are volunteers asked to commit to a regular shift?
This is to ensure that the animals receive attention evenly across the week and not just on some days. Being a volunteer is also about continually learning new things and working with others, so regular involvement is required.
The Recruitment Process
Volunteers and the work they do are highly valued. Volunteers work closely with our team of RSPCA NSW staff and with the animals, so the process for applying for volunteer work at the Care Centre is taken very seriously and is similar to applying for paid employment.
Unfortunately, as with paid employment, some applicants are not successful. We reserve the right to turn down volunteers based on our criteria, including not meeting security or Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
Some volunteers may not be selected due to the large number of people who have applied. The most suitable people for positions will be selected to ensure that a high standard of care is provided to the animals and so they receive the maximum benefit the volunteer position offers.
Please ensure you have reliable transport to the RSPCA Care Centre before applying.
RSPCA Care Centre Rouse Hill is located at: Civic Way, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Windsor Road, Rouse Hill. The Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am to 5:30pm; Thursday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm.
The Care centre at Tuggerah is located at: T35 Tuggerah Supa Centa Cnr Byant Drive & Wyong Road
Tuggerah NSW 2259, and will be opening mid January 2012
If you have not visited the RSPCA Care Centre (Rouse Hill) before (or recently within the last six months), please visit before applying as it will give you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the environment and give you an opportunity to determine if you will be able to travel weekly for a minimum of six months (particularly if you are coming via public transport, as there are limit public transport options).
For those people visiting Australia who wish to apply, please contact us after you have arrived in Australia and have visited the Care Centre to determine if it will be a convenient location for you to get to. If you are not an Australian Citizen, please ensure you have a relevant visa/working visa which allows you to volunteer in Australia. Please check the conditions of your Visa before applying.
Please note that weekend positions fill quickly; there are more volunteer opportunities available during weekdays.
Please click on the volunteer role below to view more information.
Tuggerah Care Centre Volunteer
Rouse Hill Care Centre Volunteer
