Found 43 Working with Animals volunteer opportunities in Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW and the surrounding areas

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Education & Training
• Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Working with Animals

You and your dog can help children find the magic in becoming lifelong readers.  The Coordinator and their dog will commence as a volunteer reading team and will then receive training to take on the Coordinator position. The Coordinator will recruit, train, support and give recognition to volunteers within their region. The position will also raise awareness of the Story Dogs brand and services. This is a non paid, volunteer role. This role requires you to have a suitable dog.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Seniors & Aged Care
• Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Working with Animals

Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team! The HammondCare Volunteer program is a great way for you to make a meaningful difference to the life of an older person, right here in Hunter NSW. Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people living with dementia who may be frail and elderly at our residential aged care home in Waratah. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make.

• Shortland New South Wales
• Environment & Conservation
• Working with Animals

Assist our Team Leader in preparing by handling our animals for transportation in containers and monitoring them during transportation to and from the venue. This role includes supporting the presenter by handling animals during animal talks, returning animals to their enclosures and cleaning and decontaminating used containers. Volunteers need to be qualified in either Formal Education Qualifications or have experience in handling captive native animals.

• Scone New South Wales
• Seniors & Aged Care
• Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Working with Animals

Bring your pet along to our residential care home to meet residents in care, they will enjoy patting and chatting with you about your treasured companion. See what a difference your furry friend can make!

• Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Sydney NSW
• Mental Health
• Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Working with Animals

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an adult or older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and we'd love to chat with you some more.

• Neath NSW, Mackay QLD, Toowoomba QLD, Wacol QLD
• Animal Welfare
• Disability Support, Education & Training, Seniors & Aged Care, Working with Animals

If you love animals and have a passion for helping people, volunteering with Happy Paws Happy Hearts is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on your community! HPHH was established to create positive social experiences by connecting the socially isolated with the RSPCA animals. Assist participants with their own personal growth and enabling them to become more confident, happy and socially engaged individuals.

• Forster NSW, Hallidays Point NSW, Harrington NSW, Nabiac NSW, Pacific Palms NSW, Rainbow Flat NSW, Taree NSW, Wingham NSW
• Disability Services
• Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity, Working with Animals

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

• Forster NSW, Hallidays Point NSW, Harrington NSW, Nabiac NSW, Pacific Palms NSW, Rainbow Flat NSW, Taree NSW, Wingham NSW
• Disability Services
• Garden Maintenance, Trades & Maintenance, Working with Animals

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

• Forster NSW, Hallidays Point NSW, Harrington NSW, Nabiac NSW, Pacific Palms NSW, Rainbow Flat NSW, Taree NSW, Wingham NSW
• Young People
• Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity, Working with Animals

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

• Forster NSW, Hallidays Point NSW, Harrington NSW, Nabiac NSW, Pacific Palms NSW, Rainbow Flat NSW, Taree NSW, Wingham NSW
• Disability Services
• Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity, Working with Animals

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

• Remote Only
• Animal Welfare
• Working with Animals

We are looking for a vet to assist with reviewing our animal care guides and practices to ensure that the information we provide to Foster Carers is best practice and enables our rescue animals to be as healthy as possible.

• Remote Only
• Animal Welfare
• Counselling & Help Line, Working with Animals

Wildlife Rescue Australia (WRA) is a not-for-profit voluntary association, operating throughout Australia and staffed exclusively by home-based volunteers. It is dedicated to the rescue of Australian native animals, including birds and reptiles. WRA operates a national 24/7 emergency call centre for the rescue of native wildlife.

• Remote Only
• Other
• Working with Animals

Wildlife Rescue Australia (WRA) is a not-for-profit voluntary association, operating throughout Australia and staffed exclusively by home-based volunteers. WRA operates a national 24/7 emergency call centre for the rescue of native wildlife. Are you interested in rescuing Australian native animals in need? Have you had experience handling native animals? Are you generally available for rescues? If you have answered "Yes" to all questions, please apply. You will be contacted by our Admin Officer.

• Remote Only
• Animal Welfare
• Administration & Office Management, Working with Animals

Support our rescue efforts behind the scenes by helping with emails, scheduling, and record-keeping. This role is ideal for someone organised, reliable, and passionate about animal welfare. Consistent communication and commitment are essential.

• Remote Only
• Animal Welfare
• Administration & Office Management, Working with Animals

Passionate about people and animals? Join Vets for Compassion as our Volunteer HR Coordinator and support the team that rescues Australia’s wildlife. You’ll help onboard new volunteers, track training and qualifications, and keep everyone connected and supported. Your impact? A stronger, happier team — ready to save more lives. 💚