We need YOU!      Could you spare an hour or two 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. There are a variety of roles available - not all are working directly with the animals, but all are very important for their care.

Please note that we are a small charity, with no premises of our own, so opportunities for some volunteering roles may be limited and we may not be able to offer you your preferred volunteering role. For the same reason, 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 shown 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.
• SUPPORT THE TRUSTEES AS THE BRANCH SECRETARY. As Branch Secretary, you would be in an essential volunteer trustee role. You would be a branch officer, acting as the principal communications trustee , managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of our branch. To find out more, download the Branch Secretary role description - please read this in conjunction with the above Btanch 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.
• FOSTER A CAT, DOG OR RABBIT  Fosterers provide a safe, loving environment where an animal can thrive while they wait for their forever home. There are many reasons that our animals may need long- or short-term fostering - motherhood, old age, health or anxiety issues, or to move 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.

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. 

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.

• JOIN OUR DOG WALKERS. We need reliable, committed people to walk our lovely dogs while they wait to be adopted. You must be over 18 years old, fit, fairly strong (capable of handling larger dogs), and patient, as you will be working with dogs of all sizes and obedience levels. Our volunteer dog walkers are SO important. They not only provide a kennelled dog with exercise and training, but also the chance to enjoy the interaction and affection that all dogs need to remain healthy and happy. It may not be glamorous - be prepared to be out in all weathers, to poop-scoop, to handle excited, energetic dogs and to get mucky from those muddy paws – but it is so rewarding as the dogs are so pleased to see you – and it keeps you fit! Because our dogs rely on our walkers, you must be reliable and able to commit 2-3 hours a week (on a rota, between 9am and 4pm, Mon-Sat). Each session will involve spending significant time with each dog - walking, training, socialising. We will provide full training and support. Our dogs are boarded at private kennels located in Hankelow, which is outside the range of public transport, so you will need to live nearby or be able to drive there. Find out more by downloading a Dog Walker role description.
• JOIN OUR CAT TEAM. We are looking for volunteers (over 18) who can help us get the cats in our care ready for adoption to loving and caring homes. You will be involved in things like taking cats to the vets, taking their pictures/video to asssit with their rehoming profiles, and showing cats to potential adopters. Full training will be given. Find out more by downloading a Cat Team Member 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.