Testimonials from volunteers
I've always wanted to work with animals and volunteer when I retired so I was really lucky to get exactly the job I wanted. I really love my work; my first love is cats and dogs. Marion Johnson, Fairfield Vet Nurse Volunteer, over 3 years of service
I always thought when I retired the only charity I would want to work with would be with animals so I started off in '95 as a shelter volunteer and then by '96 I was already voted president of the branch and by '96 I ran the first Million Paws Walk in Bundaberg and ran that for six years. I like volunteering because I'm helping the animals and keeping myself occupied so I feel useful and I find that by working with a group of people you are a great support for each other. With life's little problems you help each other, you get a lot more out of it than what you put in.Estelle Hansen, President of the Bundaberg Branch, volunteer of over 10 years
I started volunteering with the RSPCA after returning from a working holiday overseas with a Wildlife Rescue Centre. I wanted to fill my spare time with something positive and rewarding. I had never imagined trying the RSPCA before, in my mind I had a view of it being a depressing place to work with animals. From my very first day I was hooked and although we do see some really sad and cruel things, it's all the little things we do that can make a difference to the animals lives, and that makes it so rewarding. The group of people at the shelter are amazing and to be able to see the animals getting cared for and loved and finding ‘forever after homes' is such a joy. I would recommend volunteering at the RSPCA to anyone as it really does make a difference to us and the animals I love helping out and hope to continue for as long as life lets me. Leesa McNab, Customer Service Volunteer and Wildlife Hero, over 14 months service.
After nearly 4 years and 140 foster cats and kittens later I still love my role as a Foster Parent. Now I have taken on the incredibly challenging role of foster property check team leader which I am finding truely rewarding, and I feel I'm making a difference. Laurece Yzelman, Foster Parent and Team Leader Volunteer, over 3 years service.
I'm a new volunteer so the hardest part so far has been not taking home a kitten, apart from that its all good.Lauren Ball, volunteer web designer, on her first day
I find volunteering for the RSPCA very rewarding and fulfilling. It's nice to know I'm making a difference even if I'm not working directly with the animals. Believe it or not, there is never a dull moment in my job and I think that the staff and volunteers at RSPCA Qld are a wonderful and dedicated bunch of people; I feel privileged to work alongside them. Alison Hair, PA to the CEO, volunteer and staff member of 7 years