Port Macquarie Volunteer Branch

At RSPCA NSW’s Port Macquarie Volunteer Branch, our volunteers lie at the heart of our work in the Port Macquarie area. As an irreplaceable pillar of our work in the local community, our branch is run by passionate volunteers who advocate tirelessly for animal welfare. Our volunteers help run annual events and a range of essential community initiatives, including programs that provide financial aid for unexpected veterinary expenses.

One of the cornerstones of the community is the RSPCA NSW Port Macquarie Op Shop, located at 15 Short St, Port Macquarie NSW. This beloved shop not only offers a diverse array of goods but also serves as a crucial community fundraising hub. Every purchase made at our Op Shop contributes to the care of animals in need, making the branch an essential part of improving animals’ lives.

Like the amazing volunteers supporting our op shops, shelters, and groups, you too can make a difference for animals by becoming a volunteer. If you have a passion for animal welfare and enjoy meeting like-minded people, consider lending a helping hand at our branches and supporter groups. Explore the wide array of volunteering opportunities and join us in creating a brighter future for people and animals in need.

Contact Details

PO Box 5504
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Phone: 0459 129 524
Email: portmacquariebranch@rspcansw.org.au
Desexing Hotline: 0417 239 993

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.