Giving back to your community
As a volunteer-powered organisation, our dedicated volunteers play a very crucial role in helping us continue our work. They enable us to extend our reach, connecting with more individuals in need and leaving a meaningful, lasting impact on their lives.
From running fundraising activities to helping us pack pet food (Kibble Packing Team) to assisting with delivery (Pet Food Courier), there are many ways you can volunteer with us. The commitment is flexible and the rewards are immense.
Please note that all our volunteer opportunities listed here are ongoing and not casual roles and are available to those in metro Victoria only. Volunteers are required to be a minimum of 18 years old and must undergo a police check.
Pet Food Packer
You can help to feed hungry bellies by packing nutritious pet food for pets in need. Join our kind-hearted volunteer crew at our Pet Food Bank in Cheltenham for a fun day of preparing meals to be distributed to our large network of community partner organisations throughout Victoria.
Pet Courier
If flexibility is what you are after then this is the role for you! As a Pet Courier, your tasks could include transporting pets (and sometimes their people) to vet appointments, to and from foster homes, or to collect donations. This is a flexible, on-call volunteer opportunity suited to anyone who can help out on weekdays.
Pet Food Courier
As a Pet Food Courier, you will be helping to deliver much-needed pet food and supplies to our large network of over 80+ community partner organisations across Victoria, making it accessible to those who need it most. If being on the road and meeting new people is what you love, then this role is perfect for you.
Foster Carer
You can change the lives of people and pets facing homelessness together. By opening up your heart and home temporarily to a dog or cat in need, you will help someone focus on getting back on their feet, empowering them to regain stability while knowing that their beloved pets are in good hands.
FAQS
I've got spare time, can I come and volunteer whenever it suits me?
While the saying goes, 'many hands make light work,' we take the responsibility of supporting vulnerable people and their pets very seriously. This is why our team dedicates significant time to training our regular volunteers.
Unfortunately, we don’t have the resources to train and guide new recruits for short-term or one-off volunteering while maintaining our current workload and program standards.
We greatly appreciate your interest in helping Pets Of The Homeless and encourage you to explore other ways to support our mission, such as fundraising or spreading awareness about our programs.
Are there short-term or one-off volunteer opportunities?
Due to the time and resources required to train our volunteers, we ask for a minimum commitment of six months for ongoing roles.
If you’re looking for a one-off volunteering opportunity, we recommend exploring our Corporate Volunteering program. It’s a fantastic way to get involved with a group for a single day or project.
Do you accept school groups?
Unfortunately, we don’t currently have the resources to accommodate school groups. However, we’re hopeful that we’ll be able to offer this opportunity in the future as our capacity grows.
Do you accept corporate groups?
Yes we do. Please visit our Corporate Volunteering page for more information.
Can I do my work experience with you?
Thank you for your interest in gaining work experience with Pets Of The Homeless. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work experience placements at this time.
As a small charity, our focus is on providing essential services to people facing homelessness with their pets. While we hate to disappoint, our resources are fully dedicated to meeting the increasing demand for our programs.
We truly appreciate your understanding and hope that in the future, with more resources, we may be able to offer a meaningful work experience program.
Why Volunteer For Pets Of The Homeless?
If you want to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness or hardship with their pets, volunteering at Pets Of The Homeless is a truly rewarding experience.
Pets Of The Homeless helps by distributing pet food to those in need, covering and subsidising the costs of veterinary care, and providing a safe refuge for pets when they have nowhere else to go.
As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping us keep best friends together.
Meet Julie
Julie is our longest serving volunteer, having started volunteering since 2016. With her full time work at the Red Cross Lifeblood centre in Melbourne, Julie leads a busy life – but she doesn’t let that hold her back from helping Pets Of The Homeless in any way she can. Julie helps out with groundwork volunteering – helping at the Pet Food Bank, fundraising, and helping at events.
“I like being able to meet and get to know a range of people from all walks of life. We all have that shared love for animals and the desire to help those in need. I’m incredibly proud to be part of this community and will do whatever I can to continue to however I can.”
Be part of the change. Join our volunteer team!
