Volunteer Grooming/Hydrobath Assistant
Rockhampton
-
Do you love spending time with dogs?
-
Are you ok with getting wet?
-
Would you like to help RSPCA raise vital funds?
This rewarding volunteer role would suit any applicants that love animals, people wishing to work with animals, and anyone looking for a worthwhile way to spend their spare time.
The position involves bathing dogs for the general public as part of a RSPCA Qld fundraising initiative; you will be trained in hydrobath and basic animal handling techniques. Duties include: hydrobathing, blowdrying, toilet walks, assisting the groomer to hold the dogs whilst being clipped, cleaning hydrobath and pens through out the day.
We ask for a minimum commitment of of 4 hours to whole day per week for a minimum of 3 months. Full orientation and training will be provided.
Please send your resume and include your availability.
Skills required – Some knowledge of animal grooming, experience with animal handling, the ability to work independently, the ability to stand for long periods, good customer service skills.
Skills to be gained – Animal handling and training techniques, animal shelter experience and basic animal behaviour knowledge.
Benefits – Be a part of a respected and professional team, and directly support our mission and vision!
Volunteer characteristics required – Good team work skills; hard working; commitment; trustworthy; reliable and a love of animals.
- Contact:
- Rockhampton Volunteer Program Support
- Phone:
- 07 4921 3339
- Email:
- volunteering.rockhampton@rspcaqld.org.au