Volunteer

Volunteering at Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre is a lot of fun and highly rewarding. By helping rescued animals you’ll be giving them a better chance of finding their forever home and making their time at BARC even more enjoyable.

What do I need to volunteer at Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre?

To be a volunteer at Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre you’ll need to be at least 18 years old and have either experience and/or the confidence to work with domestic animals with a variety of behaviours in a shelter environment.

You’ll also need to:

have the ability to observe, understand and act on dog and/or cat body language without delay
cope within a highly emotional environment.

How much time do I need to commit?

You’ll need to commit to at least one shift per fortnight for a minimum of six months.

Monday to Friday

11.00am - 3.00pm

Saturday and Sunday

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How can I help dogs?

Exercising: walking dogs and taking them for a run and play in our off-leash areas.

Socialising: dog play groups and exposure to other environments.

Grooming: brushing, washing and clipping.

Training: providing reward-based training including basic obedience, leash training and teaching fun tricks.

Enrichment: providing activities or experiences that keep them mentally and physically stimulated, helping their overall wellbeing.

How can I help cats?

Socialising: giving cats lots of TLC (tender loving care) and spending time with them to increase their chance of adoption.

Grooming: Keep our cats looking their best by maintaining their beautiful coat.

Enrichment: providing activities or experiences that keep them mentally and physically stimulated, helping their overall wellbeing.

How can I help in other ways?

Photography: taking photos of our animals to help advertise for adoption.

Events: helping with on- and off-site events, handling animals and assisting staff with liaising with the public.

Email us at barcadmin@blacktown.nsw.gov.au to find out how to get involved.