We need YOU!      Could you spare some time to help local animals? 

Our work is carried out entirely by volunteers.  We couldn’t do the work we do without the wonderful people who give their time for local animals by running and supporting the branch. 

Volunteering is really rewarding. You'll be contributing to the care and welfare of local animals and it's a great way of meeting like-minded people. 

We are a small charity, and we don't own or run any premises. This means that, outside of fostering, opportunities for volunteering roles working directly with animals are limited. However, all roles are very important in contributing to animal care.

For the same reasons, we do not have the facilities to offer work experience.

Current volunteering vacancies

COMPLETE OUR ONLINE FORM if you are interested in any of the volunteering roles described below.

• LEAD THE BRANCH AS A TRUSTEE. Use your expertise and skills, to influence how we drive forward the implementation of our key initiatives. Our Branch is managed by a committee of volunteer trustees and, as an independently registered charity, they are very, very important.
  The trustees meet regularly (usually monthly) to discuss the governance of the Branch and management of its operational activities. Trustees take agreed actions forward between meetings, communicating and supporting each other primarily by email.
  Ideally, you would have relevant experience to offer that would support governance of the Branch (e.g.  business management, finance, media/public relations etc.), but anyone interested in supporting and organising the work that we do is welcome to apply. You can find out more by dowloading a Branch Trustee role description.
• JOIN OUR FUNDRAISERS. Unleash your potential and raise money for the animals you love! Join our fundraisers and take up one of our most sociable volunteer roles - it's a great way to meet people! You will find yourself involved in all sorts of fun things - rattling collection tins in stores and town centres, manning stalls at local festivals and venues, facilitating dog shows, baking cakes for us to sell at shows, and lots more.  Although you may not be working directly with the animals, the work you do will help more animals than any other type of volunteer work. Find out what's involved by downloading a Fundraising Volunteer role description.
• JOIN OUR SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM. Do you have social media experience - in particular, Facebook and Instagram, although familiarity with Twitter, YouTube and TikTok etc. would be very welcome?
  As part of our volunteer team of Social Media Admins, your skills will play a massive part in maintaining a positive public profile of our branch via our social media channels, promoting branch activities, attracting support, and raising the profiles of the animals in our care that are looking for homes. Find out what's involved by downloading a Social Media Administrator role description.
• FOSTER A CAT, RABBIT OR DOG. Fosterers provide a temporary home where an animal can experience a safe, loving environment while they wait to be adopted into a forever home.
  An animal may need long- or short-term fostering for many reasons - motherhood, old age, health or anxiety issues, or just to get them out of a stressful pen/kennel environment. 
  We have a waiting list of animals that need to find this type of care, but nowhere for them to go.
  As a fosterer, you need to be a home owner, living within a 30-mile radius of Crewe/Nantwich. You should have transport so that you can take your animal to the vet when necesssary, and, of course, you must have plenty of time to spend with the animal.  We cover all of the fostered animal's expenses and provide any equipment or ongoing advice that you might need.

Cat fosterers will have a good knowledge of cat care and cat behaviour. You do not need to have a garden, but, if you have your own pets, you would need a spare room to keep the your foster cat separate from them (your own pets must be neutered and vaccinated). Download a Cat Fosterer role description to find out more about what is involved. Also watch our video with long-term cat fosterers, Ann and Steve, who talk about what it's like to be temporary carers for cats who are waiting to be adopted.

Rabbit fosterers may care for bunnies indoors or outdoors. So you may just need a spare room indoors or a suitable outdoor set-up (shelter and plenty of safe space to run around).  Families with school-aged children who are good with animals would be welcome. Download a Rabbit Fosterer role description to find out more.

Dog fosterers must have a secure garden, no indoor animals and no small children or vulnerable adults living with you (or visiting regularly), and you should have experience of caring for and training dogs. Find out more by downloading a Dog Fosterer role description.

TO APPLY for any of the above volunteering roles, please complete our online application form. 

If none of the above volunteering opportunities appeal, please visit the volunteer pages on the national website to explore volunteering opportunites for the wider RSPCA.