Kennel Assistant

As a RSPCA NSW volunteer Kennel Assistant, you can play a crucial role in providing care and support to the dogs in our care. By helping us create a comfortable environment for the dogs who turn to us for help, you can contribute to their well-being as they await their forever homes.

After signing up as a volunteer, you’ll be given valuable training in canine behaviour and safe-handling techniques. Our online kennel training modules will further equip you with the necessary skills for hands-on interaction with our many wonderful dogs. 

If you are passionate about dogs and want to make a difference in their lives, consider joining our dedicated teams as a Kennel Assistant today!  

Responsibilities and Requirements

As a volunteer Kennel Assistant with RSPCA NSW, you can play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of the canines in our care. Your day-to-day activities will include walking and playing with the dogs, cleaning their kennels, providing enrichment, and assisting with their feeding routines.  

You’ll be working with other volunteers and our animal attendants, using safe handling techniques as you cater to each dog’s needs. The role will also involve reporting any signs of illness, injury, or behavioural changes to ensure every shelter dog can receive the attention they deserve. 

To help us in the role, applicants must: 

  • Be at least 16 years of age  
  • Have some previous canine experience (large dogs highly desirable) or be comfortable around large dogs  
  • Be able to cope in high level noise and a busy environment  
  • Be capable of lifting 15kg  

Frequently asked questions

Why are volunteers so important?

Volunteers are at the heart of what RSPCA NSW does. Year after year, these generous individuals spend thousands of hours helping people and pets, providing love and care at our facilities, raising awareness in their local communities, and assisting in various roles across numerous departments.  

Every volunteer plays a crucial role in our success. Simply put, our impact wouldn’t be the same without our network of volunteers.  

Consider the many volunteering opportunities on offer at RSPCA NSW. With your assistance, we can change the lives of the people and animals seeking support.

If you are unable to visit our shelters or assist at our events, there are still so many ways you can help us protect and care for animals.  

If volunteering from home is more your style, we support volunteers looking for flexibility while receiving training and ongoing support. Make a difference from your own space as a volunteer at home!  

If you’d like to open your heart to an adorable animal companion, we can help you find your new best friend at one of our shelters and adoption centres. RSPCA NSW rehomes a range of adorable animals, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more! We can help you find a forever friend at any one of our facilities. You can also adopt some of our animals through our partnership with Petbarn.  

Becoming a foster carer is another rewarding way to help our animals. If you’re unsure about adopting but looking to personally assist our animals, become a foster carer to help give our animals the love and attention they deserve!  

If you are unsure about adopting or becoming a foster carer, you can still donate to provide essential care to animals seeking their forever home. As a charity, we rely on a generous network of donors and supporters to provide any training, treatment, supplies, and rehabilitation our animals may require. Your contribution, no matter how small, can provide our animals with ongoing support, giving them a better chance at enjoying a good quality of life.  

RSPCA NSW facilitates a range of corporate experiences, from corporate donations and Workplace Giving to conferences and events. If you and your colleagues would like the chance to assist our shelter animals, our Corporate Support Days provide the perfect opportunity to volunteer with us.