What can I do?

All volunteer roles - even those not directly involving animals have a significant impact on animal welfare - support the vital work we do today! Look at the opportunities below to see how you can help us...

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Volunteer Richard Burn doing paperwork in head office © Philip ToscanoRSPCA photolibrary

Administrator

Here at the RSPCA our branches and regional centres often need administrative help.

Computer work

Are you a keen computer user wanting to use your skills to help promote animal welfare?

Photographer

We need volunteers to photograph and video animals in our care so we can advertise them on our website and on Facebook.

Group of five volunteers meeting as trustees indoors © Andrew Forsyth RSPCA photolibrary

Branch trustee

Our branches are run by a committee of volunteer trustees responsible for managing the affairs of the branch.

Volunteer speaker

Do you want to influence the next generation of animal owners and helping them to become responsible and caring citizens?

Fosterer volunteer with cat © Jim Poyner photograph

Fostering

The volunteer role of a fosterer is a crucial one and can make a huge difference to an animal and their chances of finding a forever home.

Pets at home rehoming coordinator

We need volunteers to support staff in new rehoming units in store.

Volunteer Lauren Daniels at our Mumbles shop © Joe Murphy RSPCA photolibrary

Charity shop volunteer

We have 207 charity shops and we're always looking for volunteers to help.

Volunteer drivers

We need volunteer drivers to help by transporting needy animals in our care.

Fundraising

Being a fundraising volunteer is a fantastic way to help support our work and raise essential money for animals in need.

Home visitor

The role of the home visitor is to visit the homes of potential animal adopters to ensure their suitability for an animal in our care.

Debbie Gadd volunteers at RSPCA Big Walkies event © RSPCA

What is it like to volunteer with us?

Our volunteers describe what it's like to work with us.

Animal care volunteer

Hands-on care like cat cuddling and dog walking or helping out in a hospital or wildlife centre.

Gardening and maintenance

Our animal centres and branches sometimes need volunteers to help with general gardening duties.

Help shape our work

Help shape our future and join our Your Say panel today.

RSPCA volunteer cat cuddler with cat © RSPCA

Volunteer with us

Do something rewarding for animal welfare. Search for a volunteer vacancy today.