PLEASE NOTE – SAFE is located at UNIT 2 / 6 TARONGA PLACE, MONA VALE – if you are considering applying for a volunteer cleaning role, especially if you travel by public transport you need to be confident that you can commit to the journey & that you can commit to attend regularly
We ask all volunteers to become become members of SAFE and (optionally) purchase a SAFE T-shirt to wear on shift.
We are looking for dedicated local volunteers to join our Cleaning Crews to care for our cats 7 days a week. The shifts run from 10am to 1pm.
This is a very important job which keeps our cats healthy & comfortable. You will work independently but as part of a team and when you work’s done there’s usually time left to socialise with the cats. 😸
Please read the guidelines below. Then if you would like to apply , complete and send the application form at the bottom of the page and our Volunteer Co-ordinator will be in touch.
General guidelines for Cleaning Crew
As part of a small team, your tasks will include:
- Cleaning cat suites
- Washing food bowls, litter trays and scoops
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- And, if time allows… spending some well-earned time socialising with the cats 😸
We’re looking for people who:
- Can work independently
- Can read, absorb and follow detailed written protocols
- Have a cooperative, team-focused approach
- Are responsible and reliable with a positive, hard-working attitude
- Are over 17yrs old
- Are willing to follow strict hygiene practices to prevent the spread of disease
All suitable volunteers will be invited to attend a 3-hour training session before their first shift
Please note: as a small charity, we’re currently unable to take on Duke of Edinburgh volunteers due to supervision and administrative requirements.
Volunteering with SAFE is incredibly rewarding—you’ll be directly helping beautiful cats on their journey to a new home. Many volunteers find themselves falling in love… again and again!
If there are no current vacancies for your preferred days, we still encourage you to apply as positions can open up quickly and you may be called upon sooner than you think!
Before applying, please check in detail your transport options to Mona Vale so you know what’s involved in the journey and how long it will take
To apply, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Yes or No to begin the application form. Once submitted, we’ll be in touch to arrange your training session.
If you are having difficulty with the above online form, please download and complete this: SAFE Haven Volunteer Application Form