Volunteers

We cannot run our refuge without the help of our volunteers. We are always needing reliable, dedicated people to help care for the cats and dogs, seven days a week. The work is not just animal hands-on as we need people to clean, cook and prepare food, wash and hang out towels and sheets, gardeners, and trades people. The work is not glamorous but it is rewarding, and you will meet like-minded people and lots of lovely cats and dogs. If you are over 18, we welcome your interest and application.

Most of our volunteers start quite early as we need the refuge and the cats and dogs to be ready for the public when we open at 9am. Dogs need to be fed and exercised, pens cleaned, cats fed and their pens cleaned all before 9am. You can work with either cats or dogs depending on your preference, but we do need regular commitment.

Please complete our Volunteer Application form below or download the form here

Volunteer Application Form (178 KB) . All volunteers will attend an orientation day once they commit themselves to volunteering.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

* Required

Title
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Date of Birth *
Home Address *
City *
State *
Zipcode/Postcode *
Country *
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Please provide ID details for one of the following: Driver's Licence Number, Passport Number, 18 plus Card Number *
Emergency Contact Name and Relationship *
Emergency Contact Phone Number *
Have you had a Tetanus Vaccination in the last 10 years? *	Yes No (if no you must arrange to have one)
Do you have any medical conditions that would preclude you from undertaking any repetitive or moderate physical work, working with animals and their food, using soaps or cleaning chemicals? *
Are you taking medication? Please specify in case of an emergency. *
Are your pets currently vaccinated? *	Yes No (if no you must arrange for them to be vaccinated)
Please check the days you could be available. *	Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Are you able to volunteer during the following critical times? Please tick the ones you could be available for.	Christmas Day Boxing Day Easter New Years Day Short Notice Emergencies
Animal preference (please check) *	Cats Dogs Both
Are there any professional skills that you can offer the Refuge if needed? Please check all that are relevant.	Painter Plumber Carpenter Fencing Admin Public Relations Other
Other: Please specify.
Are there any particular areas of interest you have that may be of use to the Refuge? Eg gardening, mowing, maintenance.
Have you volunteered or worked with any animal welfare agency before? *	Yes (if yes please specify) No
Yes: Please specify.
Are you currently: *	Employed Student Home Duties Retired Unemployed
Please provide current employers name and contact details if you are agreeable to a reference check.
How did you hear about us? *
Other: Please specify.
What prompted your interest in becoming a Volunteer for SCARS? *
I declare that the information I have given is true and accurate. I have read & accept the volunteer work terms and conditions of the Refuge. If I am accepted as a volunteer at the Refuge, I agree that I will abide by all the Refuge Policies. *	Agree Disagree
Enter Word Verification in box below *

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