Volunteer
The Alice Springs Animal Shelter thanks to the efforts and support of the community, provides a wide range of animal welfare services. With thousands of hours of donated time, the volunteer base of the shelter has worked tirelessly to promote the shelter’s work and to help care for the animals in need. Please check with shelter staff before coming out…
SHELTER VOLUNTEERS
Dog Walking – this provides exercise and much needed mental stimulation for the dogs in our care
Animal Grooming – Volunteers can bath and groom shelter animals so that they look their best and feel fantastic.
Animal Attendants – Volunteers can assist with the day to day operations of the shelter by assisting with feeding and cleaning of the cattery or kennels
Teaching basic manners – Volunteers can assist with the training of shelter dogs. Teaching them basic manners as well as helping to re-establish their trust in people and other animals. This involves motivational training and handling and greatly improves their chances of finding a new home. If you do not possess these skills, please do not attempt any training without shelter staff assistance and guidance
OFF-SITE VOLUNTEERS
Donation and Promotional pick ups and deliveries – Emptying food appeal bins around town
Assist to promote animal adoption – by sharing our facebook posts, website and instagram pages to help our animals spread far and wide
Conditions
All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or be accompanied by a parent or guardian and be physically capable of coping with the elements and conditions of the tasks required.
For further information, please contact the Alice Springs Animal Shelter on 08 8953 4430 and or email asprspca@bigpond.com