Volunteer Wildlife Responder

What are the benefits?

🦘 Increased awareness of our native wildlife and the challenges they face 🦉 Develop native animal handling and identification skills 🏡 Get to know your local wildlife and connect with your community 🤝 Become part of the RSPCA Queensland Wildlife Rescue Network

What are the tasks?

The position involves very basic rescuing and transporting injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife as required and includes:

🚗 Rescue & Transport: Responding to wildlife rescue and transport requests in your local area and delivering animals to nearby veterinary clinics or local wildlife carers 🐣 Wildlife Reunites: Attempting to reunite juvenile birds and other animals with their parents where appropriate

⚠️ Important safety note: 🐾 You will only work with common, non‑dangerous species, such as small–medium birds, lizards, turtles and possums 🚫 This role does not involve high‑risk species (kangaroos, koalas, bats, goannas, birds of prey or snakes) 🚧 No high‑risk rescue situations (e.g. ladders, water bodies, heights or confined spaces) 👋 Community Engagement: Engage positively with members of the public when responding to rescue or transport requests, represent RSPCA QLD professionally, and provide advice or education where appropriate

What skills and characteristics do I need?

🐾 Confidence interacting with a variety of wildlife species 🔞 Be over 18 years of age and hold a valid Queensland driver’s licence 🚙 Access to a suitable, roadworthy and insured vehicle (your own vehicle and basic equipment will be used) 📚 Willingness to learn about wildlife species and rescue techniques ⚠️ Commitment to following RSPCA Queensland WH&S guidelines and code of conduct 🔄 Ability to be flexible and adaptable while always working safely and not placing yourself or others at risk 🗣️ Excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm and objective ❤️ A genuine interest in animal welfare and the objectives of RSPCA Queensland

When can I volunteer?

🗓️ This is a highly flexible role—you can nominate the times and locations that suit you 🌱 A great option to fit volunteering around your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in your community