Volunteer Groomer
Townsville
· Do you love spending time with animals?
· Are you ok with getting wet?
· Would you like to use your skills to assists all creatures great & small?
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 grooming/bathing the shelter animals and you will gain insights into the canine and feline species, their breeds, personalities, anatomies and health issues. Ideally you will have had previous grooming experience and have the applicable grooming tools and are confident in handling animals.
We ask for a commitment of 1 shift per week for a minimum of 3 months. You will be trained in how to use the hydrobath and basic animal handling techniques.
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:
- Townsville Volunteer Program Support
- Phone:
- 07 4774 5130
- Email:
- volunteering.townsville@rspcaqld.org.au