Volunteer - Animal Shelter

About The Role
The City of Ballarat Animal Shelter Volunteer Program engages passionate community members to support the weekly routine of the shelter. Roles include:

• Donations, Laundry and Store Room Volunteer - The Animal Shelter receives a large number of donations, including toys, bedding, collars and leashes. These need to be sorted, added to and managed through the inventory register. This Volunteering position is ideal for anyone seeking to support the Animal Shelter by sorting the donations and keeping the storeroom organized and tidy. Additionally, this role is responsible for moving the considerable loads of pats, blankets and the like through the internal washing cycle, incl. drying. This Volunteering opportunity is available Monday – Friday during business hours 0800 – 1600.
• Administration Assist Volunteer -The Administration team is looking for Volunteers to support the Animal Shelter Front-of-House team. This includes general admin tasks, as well as creating adoption packs and pet profiles. This Volunteering opportunity is available Monday – Friday 1100 – 1600.
• Dog Enrichment Volunteer -The Dog Enrichment Volunteering program seeks to support one of the most important aspects of the Animal Shelter's operations – looking after dogs. Dog enrichment includes dog walking, playing, cleaning the dog dishes, and restocking the blanket and toy bins. This Volunteering Opportunity is available Monday – Friday
• Cat Enrichment Volunteer -The Cat Enrichment Volunteering program seeks to support one of the most important aspects of the Animal Shelter's operations – looking after cats. Cat enrichment includes brushing the animals, playing with them, cleaning the cat dishes and restocking the blanket and toy bins. This Volunteering Opportunity is available Monday – Friday

About You
We are looking for passionate community members who are looking to support the Animal Shelter's purpose. Therefore, you will need to be available to work a 3.5-hour shift on your rostered day and meet the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to be prompt and reliable.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder
• Be willing to undertake training and development as appropriate to their identified support requirements
• Be willing to undertake a Victorian Police Check and Working with Children's Check(organised through City of Ballarat)

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in working in an animal environment
• A good knowledge of companion animal behaviour and council community requirements with regards to pet keeping.
• An interest in the community and animal awareness in the community.

Please be advised that the nature of the work, and the type of animals dealt with at the Animal Shelter, require the ability to work unsupervised, as part of a team and with consideration of internal and external stakeholders at all times. The Animal Shelter is therefore very limited in considering applications from under 18, or school-aged, candidates.
Be Part Of Something More
Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

To Apply
To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and adress the selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check and Police Check.

Contact
For any additional questions, please contact Tara Parada , or call

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at
We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.
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