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Home//Current Volunteer Opportunities
K9 Rescue Group is currently seeking expressions of interest for a number of skilled volunteer roles that provide important support across fundraising, volunteer coordination, kennel operations and property upkeep.
These roles are ideal for people who may have specific experience, practical skills or availability that could help K9 in a more targeted way. Some roles may be partly completed from home, while others are hands-on roles at the kennels.
We are also always looking for general volunteers, including dog handlers, kennel hands, office admin volunteers, fundraising volunteers and gardening volunteers. If one of the roles below is not the right fit for you, we would still love to hear from you through our general volunteer application form.
Fundraising Lead / Co-Lead
Our Fundraising Lead will help coordinate and grow K9 Rescue Group’s fundraising activities, ensuring we have a more strategic and sustainable approach to raising the funds needed to support the dogs in our care.
This role will work closely with K9’s Community & Growth Coordinator and will help support fundraising events, event owners and fundraising volunteers throughout the year.
This role may include:
- Developing and maintaining K9’s annual fundraising calendar
- Coordinating fundraising opportunities throughout the year
- Supporting event owners to plan and deliver fundraising events
- Helping monitor fundraising outcomes and opportunities
- Encouraging volunteer involvement in fundraising activities
- Identifying ways to improve fundraising processes and results
- Helping K9 build a stronger, more sustainable fundraising program
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact without needing to be onsite every week. Much of this role can be done from home, making it ideal for someone with strong organisation, events, fundraising, marketing, sales or project coordination skills.
It is also a valuable opportunity to gain or build leadership experience within a not-for-profit environment, while helping create long-term funding support for rescue dogs.
This role may suit someone who:
- Is organised, reliable and proactive
- Enjoys coordinating people, events or projects
- Communicates well with volunteers and stakeholders
- Has experience in fundraising, events, sales, marketing, community engagement or project coordination
- Wants to help grow K9’s impact and long-term sustainability
Volunteer Coordinator
Our Volunteer Coordinator plays an important role in helping new volunteers join K9 safely, confidently and with the right information and support.
This role helps manage the volunteer onboarding process, from reviewing applications through to inductions, training shifts and ensuring new volunteers are connected with the right people and systems.
This role may include:
- Reviewing volunteer applications
- Communicating with new applicants
- Coordinating upcoming induction sessions
- Preparing induction information and volunteer paperwork
- Supporting the police clearance process
- Helping arrange initial training shifts
- Following up on training progress
- Liaising with staff, team leaders and roster coordinators
- Helping new volunteers feel welcomed, informed and supported
Why this role?
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to support K9 in a practical, behind-the-scenes way. It offers experience in volunteer management, administration, onboarding, communication and coordination.
Some parts of the role may be able to be completed from home, with onsite attendance required for inductions and key volunteer onboarding activities. It is a great fit for someone who wants to help improve the volunteer experience and make sure new volunteers feel supported from the start.
This role may suit someone who:
- Is organised and confident with administration
- Communicates clearly and kindly
- Can handle sensitive information with discretion
- Enjoys supporting people and helping them feel prepared
- Is reliable with follow-up and record keeping
- Understands the importance of safety, training and consistency in a kennel environment
Kennel & Grounds Support Volunteer
We are also seeking reliable volunteers who can assist with practical kennel, yard and property support.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to help keep the shelter safe, clean, organised and comfortable for the dogs, staff and volunteers.
This role may include:
- Replenishing fresh water in yards and hydration stations
- Emptying and replacing toy bins, poo buckets and poo water buckets
- Filling rabbit holes around the property
- General gardening and yard upkeep
- Mowing, leaf blowing, whipper snipping and debris collection
- Helping clear fallen branches or trees when required
- Assisting with general maintenance tasks requested by staff
- Making hessian beds and helping prepare kennel equipment
- Leaf blowing around key yard areas
- Assisting with morning kennel cleaning while dogs are out for their first toilet break
Morning kennel support is particularly valuable between approximately 6am and 9/10am, when the dogs’ kennels are being cleaned and reset for the day.
Why this role?
This is a highly practical role where you can see the difference you are making straight away. By helping with kennel cleaning, water, yard upkeep and maintenance tasks, you are directly improving the dogs’ comfort, safety and daily routine.
It is a great option for someone who prefers hands-on work over admin, enjoys being outdoors and wants to help in a way that has an immediate impact on the shelter environment.
This role may suit someone who:
- Is practical, hands-on and physically capable
- Enjoys outdoor work and general property upkeep
- Is comfortable working in a busy kennel environment
- Can follow staff direction and safety procedures
- Is reliable and happy to help with routine tasks
- Wants to make a direct difference to the dogs’ day-to-day care