Million Paws Walk is not just any walk in the park, it’s a celebration of love, compassion and our continuing fight against animal cruelty! Picture yourself surrounded by hundreds of pet lovers and their adorable canine companions, all coming together for a paw-some cause.

This event is more than just a fundraiser, it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals in need. But we can’t do it alone – we need enthusiastic volunteers like you to ensure everything runs smoothly. To volunteer at this heartwarming event, all you need is a love of dogs and a willingness to lend a helping hand. Whether you’re greeting participants, assisting with activities or selling raffle tickets, your contribution will make a world of difference.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of something truly special, join us for our Million Paws Walk 30th Birthday and let's make memories that will last a lifetime!

Ready to lend a hand? Sign up for one of the following volunteer roles:- 

Entry Attendants – Greeting, checking wristbands, selling tickets, etc. Should be friendly and approachable.

Hydration Attendants – Ensuring water stations are always full, assisting with questions, etc. Decent level of fitness required.

Competition Attendant – Assist with the management of the competition area. Good time management and comfortable around a range of dogs required.

Merchandise Attendant – Selling RSPCA merchandise at the merch tent. Friendly, approachable and can remain calm under pressure required.

500 Club Attendant – Greeting VIPs and maintaining stock levels at the 500 Club tent. Communication skills, friendly and confidence required. 

Suppawt Squad – Providing information, general assistance and dog-minding services. Communication skills, friendly and confidence required.

Walk Marshalls – Ensuring walkers know where to go along the short and long walks. Friendly and confidence in giving directions required.

Raffle Ticket Sellers – Walking around the event selling raffle tickets on mobile credit card machines. Friendly and ready for a good chat required.

Artwork Attendant – Looking for 2 fabulous artists to draw paws along the walk route with chalk before moving on to another role. Artistic abilities requested!

Professional Photographers – Looking for up to 4 professional photographers with experience photographing dogs to support with an exciting installation we’re planning. We would love your support! Professional photography skills required. 

Market Stall Support – Your role is to help guide our market stall contacts into position and give them advice on how to set up for the day. You will serve as their point of contact, moving throughout the event to ensure they have everything they require or may need.

Site Setup Crew – Help us make sure everything is in place for event day! Energetic, an eye for detail, ability to follow directions and decent level of fitness required. Required for Saturday (day before) and Sunday (event day) morning

Site Pack Down Crew – Help us pack down the event and load up the van so we can leave the site on time.

Benefits:

*Purpose-Driven: Support a cause that matters and be a part of a community dedicated to the well-being of animals.

*Flexible Commitment: Choose a schedule that suits you and make a difference in your free time.

*Discounted rates to our ‘Basic Animal First Aid’ and ‘Introducing your Pet to a New Baby’ courses

*Discount on RSPCA NSW merchandise

*Access to WHEREFIT program

*Access to confidential and professional counselling services through our staff and volunteer assistance program.

*Volunteer Reward and Recognition program