Animal Welfare League NSW values the efforts of our volunteers, and there are many ways you can help.

For FAQ's click here or you can download the application form now. For more information about any of our volunteering roles or to reserve a place at an Information Session contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 8899 3333 or email volunteers@awlnsw.com.au

Shelter Volunteers

You can work directly with the pets at our shelters, with duties such as dog walking, cat cuddling, cleaning and maintenance, behaviour work and much more. We hold regular Information Sessions at our Head Office in North Ryde and our West Hoxton Shelter for people interested in becoming a volunteer.  Following the Information Session, volunteers are inducted at their Shelter of choice prior to commencing. 

Corporate Volunteering

We can arrange a fun, rewarding day for your employees as part of our Corporate Volunteering Program. Corporate volunteer days are a great team building exercise, and activities include working with the animals at our shelters or taking on a specific project for your team.

Foster Care

By becoming a foster carer, you can help us save lives. Foster caring involves caring for a shelter pet in your own home for a set period of time, while they await permanent adoption. For more info visit our Foster Care page

Event and Specialised Volunteers

There are other ways volunteers can help, apart from working in the shelters or branches, and we have lots of activities that don't involve working directly with the animals. If you are interested in helping with fundraising, events or utilising your vocation or expertise in areas such as administration, marketing, professional advice, work on the grounds or other areas, we'd love to hear from you.

Fundraising Volunteers

You can hold your own fundraising event or get involved with an existing fun run to raise funds for Animal Welfare League. For info visit our Fundraising page

Branch Volunteers

Our 14 Branches are operated by volunteers and undertake a number of activities within their regions, including fundraising, events, providing services for animals in their area such as subsidised desexing, emergency welfare assistance and foster caring.

Students

If you are a school or tertiary student and you would like to complete your practical time with us, please email volunteers@awlnsw.com.au or call us on 8899 3333 for more information. Students must have insurance from their school or place of study. Places are limited at the Shelters and Vet Clinic, so please contact us early to secure dates and avoid disappointment. 
 
Volunteers under 16 years

If you are under 16 and would like to volunteer, you must be accompanied by a responsible person over 16, who is able to complete the sessions and volunteer with you. Please contact us for more information, or to download the application form for Under 16's click here

To download the Volunteer Application Form click here

For more information about how you can volunteer please call 8899 3333 or email volunteers@awlnsw.com.au