Shoalhaven Volunteer Branch

The RSPCA NSW Shoalhaven Volunteer Branch is a crucial part of the Shoalhaven community, extending help to families and animals from Berry to North Durras. Operated entirely by volunteers, the branch runs various fundraising events, from smaller drives to community gatherings like the annual Million Paws Walk. The branch also offers financial aid for families in need, ensuring pets can receive urgent care when support is needed the most.

Members from the Shoalhaven Volunteer Branch also regularly aid our other teams, including our Community Outreach Officers and the staff at our Illawarra Shelter. At the end of 2023, the Shoalhaven branch donated $2,500 to the Guardian Angel appeal. That very same year, they provided $500 worth of pet toys and supplies to the animals awaiting adoption at the Illawarra Shelter.

Like the amazing volunteers supporting our shelters and adoption centres, you too can make a difference for animals at our branches and supporter groups. If you have a passion for animal welfare and enjoy meeting like-minded people, consider lending a helping hand and joining our network of volunteers. Explore the range of volunteering opportunities offered at our branches, shelters, and groups and join us in creating a brighter future for people and animals in need.

Contact Details

PO Box 659
Ulladulla, NSW 2539
Phone: 0414 749 490

Email: shoalhavenbranch@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.