Photographers

Our dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in caring for surrendered and vulnerable animals across NSW. That’s why we’re looking for volunteers to spread the word about our work, from our community events to announcements from our clinics and shelters. If you’re looking to apply your creative talents to behind-the-scenes support, consider helping us raise awareness of animal welfare in NSW.

As a volunteer Photographer, you can share heartwarming stories from our shelters, volunteer branches, and events. This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while playing a vital part of a fun and supportive team! Your work will help us raise awareness of our animal welfare across the state, showcasing the stories, people, and animals that guide our organisation. 

If you have a passion for photography and enjoy meeting like-minded people, consider lending a helping hand as a volunteer Photographer today! 

Responsibilities and Requirements

Volunteering as a photographer with RSPCA NSW means playing a key role in our mission to protect and care for animals. The role will introduce you to the animals at our shelters and adoption centres, where you’ll capture and preserve the incredible connection between our animals and shelter teams. You’ll also attend community drives and fundraising events, capturing images that highlight the people and pets that lie at the centre of our work.  

Your efforts in creating and sharing these images will help us preserve these precious memories, a reminder of our mission to support both people and animals in need. 

To help us in the role, applicants must: 

  • Be at least 18 years of age   
  • Have a passion for animal welfare  
  • Be experienced in photography and photo editing  
  • Own a camera/photography equipment  
  • Submit a portfolio of photography work upon application  
  • Possess excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills  
  • Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment  
  • Be able to travel between the RSPCA NSW Hunter Shelter, Illawarra Shelter, and Sydney Adoption Centre 

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.