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Are you passionate about animals, and are you looking for a job where you can make a significant difference to their welfare? Since 1883, the Auckland SPCA has a proud history of helping animals in need and is one of the country’s most respected charities.

Without financial support from Government, we rely on the community to fund our important work.

Staff Position: Retail Staff Member

Would you like to make a real difference in the field of animal welfare? We currently have a position available as part of our Retail team working in our reception / retail outlet area .

The position is 8.30 - 5.00 Friday to Monday so working every weekend is required.

The responsibilities include:

general customer service
data entry
telephone enquiries
retail sales
processing of animal adoptions

These positions are very interactive with other departments within the village so strong communication skills and a sense of humour are vital. Previous animal related experience would be an advantage and full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone with a fun attitude, good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a busy team in a dynamic workplace.

To be successful in your application you must have the following values and skills:

Integrity (honesty, responsibility, trust and professionalism)
Commitment (and resilience)
Passion
Compassion
Realistic approach
Be team focused
Prepared to pitch in whenever needed
Strong computer and communication skills

Please send your CV or written application to:

Tracy Dunn

Operations Manager

P O Box 43 221 Mangere Manukau 2153

or e-mail tracy.dunn@spca.org.nz

Applications close 22nd February 2010

Volunteer Position: ANIMAL RECOVERY CENTRE (ARC) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our Animal Recovery Centre looks after cats and kittens that have cat flu – when well they are adopted directly from the centre. Our adoption area has five attractive rooms from where our cats and kittens are rehomed. It is a busy area especially during the summer kitten season with two paid staff members rostered on Saturday and one paid staff member on Sunday.

We are looking for willing and capable volunteers to assist our ARC Animal Attendants in our feline adoption area in the ARC over the weekends. As this is an isolation unit, although previous experience is not needed, an appreciation of how important it is to follow hygiene procedures is essential.

Our friendly staff will train you on the job. This will involve cleaning, feeding our lovely cats and cute kittens, keeping their rooms tidy and presentable, restocking items and assisting the animal attendant on duty when required.

If you enjoy being around animals and like-minded people, have a willingness to pitch in and help, don’t mind working on your own and can use your initiative we would love to hear from you.

Due to the busy nature of the ARC we are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to a Saturday or Sunday once a month for a period of 12 months or more. Hours would be 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (or 4.30 pm when needed if possible but this is not essential).

If you think this is something you have wanted to do for a long time – then now’s your chance. Call Jenna on 2567300 or 0276749613 - she would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Position: Meet and Greet

We need volunteer help to meet and greet our Public as they come in to adopt our animals.

This new role will be from 10am to 2pm and will be both weekdays and weekends. You will be trained in our adoption process for our Canine, Feline and Rabbit areas and will move around these areas with the public.

If you are interested in the role please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Linda Evans.

Volunteer Position: Feline Help

We need more volunteers to help with our felines, either weekdays or weekends. If you are interested in working at our village with our Felines, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Linda Evans.

Volunteer Position: Farm Assistants

Do you love farm animals and small animal pets? We are in desperate need of volunteers to help during the week down in our farm area.

There are some real characters down on the farm that really need some extra care and attention. You would be helping with feeding & cleaning. Full training provided.

Morning shifts are 8.30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm are the afternoon shifts.

If you are available for these shifts on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday please email our Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer_coordinator@spca.org.nz or phone 09 2567304.

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Volunteer Position: Dog Adoption Assistant

Purpose: To assist with the preparation of a dog/puppy going to a home, assist team with the rehoming of dogs & puppies in accordance with village protocols and as directed by the Animal Attendant and Volunteer Team leader/Coordinator.

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

Hours:	Weekends
Shift:-	10-3 (1/2 hour lunch break) weekly/fortnightly or
	Weekdays
Shift:-	10-2 (no lunch break) 10-3 (1/2/ hour lunch break) weekly/fortnightly or

Duties	Ensure each dog is groomed & presented well WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS
	Bath animals according to prescribed methods for grooming at the village. WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS
	Promote the animals available for adoption to visitors, endeavouring to match people with appropriate animals
	Assist the adoption team with potential adoption meetings
	Explain Meet Your Match cards at front of modules
	Maintain appropriate records for the animals as directed. Especially regarding exercise , bathing and behavioural details Work cooperatively with volunteer and staff team members Hand out promotional flyers * Help set up puppy socialisation programme, which involves removing faeces & cleaning between puppies * TIME & EXPERIENCE PERMITTING Pick up poop when walking/moving animals Process adoption paperwork including payments Reply to some email requests Returning dog/pup to module when interaction time is finished. Fetching adults and pups for adoption potential rehoming. Observe Meet Your Match assessments to gain understanding of program WEEKDAY Cover dog adoption staff while they take lunch breaks
Other duties if required:	Other duties as may be reasonably required within your capabilities and training.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

Reliable and Hardworking
Excellent people skills
Affinity with animals, confident with dogs
Able to work independently yet also be an effective team member
Friendly and positive with a “can do” attitude
Good physical strength, agility and fitness required

Values:

The following values form the SPCA culture; and demonstrating these values is what it takes to be a fully contributing member of the SPCA team.

Integrity (honesty, responsibility, trust & professionalism).
Commitment (and resilience).
Passion.
Compassion.
Realistic
Be team focused and be prepared to pitch in wherever needed.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Position: Canine Personal Trainers Wanted!

aka Dog Walkers!

Fancy taking a lovable pooch for a walk? The Auckland SPCA canine residents need some volunteer personal trainers – and that could be you!

You will assist the welfare of our dogs by providing them with mental and physical exercise and stimulation. It will help them to get homes and make their stay with us all the more enjoyable!

So what’s in it for you? Exercise, fresh air, training and the satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference to a dog’s life.

Are you reasonably strong and fit? Reliable, dedicated with an affinity for dogs? Are you keen to volunteer your time to the Auckland SPCA in Mangere?

If you answered yes to the above and have at least an hour to spare each week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 4pm, then we want to here from you. A minimum commitment applies.

Full training will be given by a dog trainer. For an application form and volunteer job description please contact the Volunteer coordinator on 09 2562523 or by email: volunteer_coordinator@spca.org.nz

Volunteer Position: Current Auckland SPCA Internship programmes

Become part of the Auckland SPCA canine care team & gain extensive knowledge on the care of canines. This is a great opportunity to learn about canine behaviour, nutrition, disease control & enrichment in a kennel environment. You will be provided with training, an opportunity to recieve regular feedback & to recieve formal references.

Canine Care Intern

Duration: 2-3 days per week (weekday) for 6 months starting as soon as possible

Location: Auckland SPCA, Mangere

Knowledge & Experience: Confidence with dogs, studying or working toward an animal related course

Skills & Attributes: Personable & enthusiastic, commitment to animal welfare, reliable, show initiative & work without close supervision

Structure of the Internship:

The intern will report to the Volunteer Manager. The Volunteer Manager will ensure the intern is part of the team and is exposed to a variety of learning opportunities. This is a volunteer role at the Auckland SPCA.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Position: Catward Nurse Assistant Volunteer Internship

This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer with some of the best in the Auckland SPCA hospital. You may be thinking of training to become a vet nurse or maybe you just want to do something different and worthwhile. You will assist with the care of cats, kittens and rabbits.

Duties:

Clean cage & prepare cages in the catward in the hospital

Clean & prepare litter trays

Dishes

Clean floors

Feeding of animals as directed

Prepare cleaning rags

Other duties as they arise

You will be available for a minimum of 2 week days a week for a minimum of 3 months and training will be provided. Please fill in the volunteer application form stating that you are interested in the Weekday Catward Nurse assistant role.

Email sarah.fuller@spca.org.nz

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