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Become a Volunteer and\/or Foster Carer.<\/p>\n
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We offer diverse opportunities for individuals looking to lend a hand, and we’re always on the lookout for dedicated volunteers. Whether you aspire to become a foster carer, contribute your time at the shelter, assist with administrative duties, offer transportation services, gardening, participate in events, or explore any other role \u2013 there are numerous ways to get involved!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Animal Care at the Shelter” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icon-adopt-a-pet-ballina.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”80px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#91288F” header_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”16px” image_icon_custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” custom_margin=”||21px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|tablet” sticky_enabled=”0″ icon_placement_tablet=”top” custom_css_free_form=”.et_pb_blurb .et_pb_image_wrap {|| margin: 0px!important;||}” icon_placement_phone=”top”]<\/p>\n Support our shelter’s animals by volunteering for morning, mid-day, or late afternoon shifts. You can choose to care for either cats or dogs, spending quality time with them. Duties include feeding, playing, administering medicine when necessary, and taking dogs for walks.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(145,40,143,0.13)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”Foster Carers” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icon-volunteer-foster-carers.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”80px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#91288F” header_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”16px” image_icon_custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” custom_margin=”||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_placement_tablet=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|tablet” icon_placement_phone=”top”]<\/p>\n We always prefer that our animals are cared for in a warm and loving home environment. We provide all essential supplies, including food and health care, so you can focus on providing love, and a safe space for our animals.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(145,40,143,0.13)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”OP Shop” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Asset-52.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”80px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#91288F” header_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”16px” image_icon_custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” custom_margin=”||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_placement_tablet=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|tablet” icon_placement_phone=”top”]<\/p>\n Our Op Shop plays a crucial role in supporting our mission. You can contribute by assisting with donation sorting or volunteering for customer service shifts. We are open 6 days a week.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(145,40,143,0.13)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”Drivers” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-delivery-drivers-ballina2.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”80px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#91288F” header_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”16px” image_icon_custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” custom_margin=”||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_placement_tablet=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|tablet” icon_placement_phone=”top”]<\/p>\n Have some spare time and like driving? Help us transport animals, supplies, donations, and essentials to and from the shelter.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(145,40,143,0.13)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”Gardening and General Maintenance” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Asset-51.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”80px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#91288F” header_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”16px” image_icon_custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” custom_margin=”||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_placement_tablet=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|tablet” icon_placement_phone=”top”]<\/p>\n Do you have skills as a handyman or gardener? If so, we invite you to lend a hand to assist us in keeping our shelter in the best condition possible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(145,40,143,0.13)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”Administration” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-office-work-ballina.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”80px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#91288F” header_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”16px” image_icon_custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” custom_margin=”||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_placement_tablet=”top” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|tablet” icon_placement_phone=”top”]<\/p>\n Bring your communication and organisational skills to the NRAS Office team to assist with various administrative tasks such as data entry, updating animal paperwork, filing and answering caller enquiries.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_position=”top” sticky_offset_top=”20px” sticky_limit_bottom=”row” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_position_tablet=”none” sticky_position_phone=”none” sticky_position_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#91288F” header_2_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||23px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Foster Carer Form” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icon-volunteer-application.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”50px” module_id=”no-margin-blurb” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-top: -2px;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”35px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(94,20,96,0.14)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fill out this form to apply<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Volunteer Form” image=”https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/nras\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icon-volunteer-application.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”50px” module_id=”no-margin-blurb” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-top: -2px;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”35px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(94,20,96,0.14)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fill out this form to apply<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.6em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”20px||21px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Want to learn some more about our roles?<\/strong> We are happy to answer all your questions. 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We are immensely grateful to our amazing volunteers who are currently supporting us \u2013 thank you!<\/h2>\n