Illawarra Volunteer Branch

The RSPCA NSW Illawarra Volunteer Branch is the heart of animal welfare in the Illawarra region. The branch is pivotal to our mission of aiding both families and their pets, fulfilling a crucial role by backing the Illawarra Shelter, organising key fundraising events, and delivering emergency veterinary assistance to pet owners in need.

In 2024, the Illawarra branch raised $20,000 to cover specialised surgeries for animals in care at our Illawarra Shelter. By ensuring our teams can undertake even the most demanding procedures, the branch continues to see to the protection and care of local animals.

Do you have a passion for animal welfare? Do you enjoy meeting like-minded people? Consider lending a helping hand and become a volunteer today! Explore the range of volunteering opportunities on offer and join us in our mission to assist the people and animals seeking support.

Contact Details

PO Box 130
Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519
Email: illawarrabranch@rspcansw.org.au

Frequently Asked Questions

Do volunteer branches and supporter groups respond to animal cruelty complaints?

Our volunteer branches and supporter groups cannot investigate animal cruelty matters. If you need to make an animal cruelty report, please phone our 24-hour contact centre on 1300 278 3589.

Though many of our branches and supporter groups offer subsidised desexing and emergency veterinary assistance, we encourage you to contact your nearest branch, supporter or community volunteer group to inquire about the services and discounts we provide.

Money raised by our branches and supporter groups is spent to address the needs of the local community. With the endorsement of its members, branches also occasionally allocate funds to the wider organisation, to be used for events or community programs that promote the improvement of animal welfare.

Our branches and supporter groups do not function as animal shelters. They instead raise funds for our organisation and assist with outreach animal assistance.

You do not need to be a RSPCA NSW financial member to volunteer at any of our shelters and adoption centres, branches, supporter groups, or events. Conversely, becoming a volunteer does not automatically make you a member. However, if you wish to join the executive committee at one of our regional branches or supporter groups or want to have voting rights within that branch or group, you will need to become a financial member first.

While volunteers do not receive exclusive discounts or event admission, we frequently offer promotions, special invitations, and discounts to events to all our supporters.
Unfortunately, every state runs a different membership program. You will need to reapply to volunteer with a specific RSPCA.