Located in Ballina, the Northern Rivers Animal Services is a self-funded, non profit, volunteer run registered charity established in October 2001. We provide care for and rehome the abandoned, abused, lost and unwanted cats and dogs of the Northern Rivers. We also work with local council pounds and bring into care animals who are on death row and are deserving of a second chance.

The Hotline Operator is a crucial point of contact for people to report sick, injured, or orphaned koalas in need of rescue, care, or treatment.

Koala Rehab Volunteers undertake tasks to ensure the koala enclosures are clean and leaf and water are replenished for the koalas in our care at our Koala Hospital in East Lismore.

Volunteers help to maintain our koala food tree plantations. Tasks include: - Pruning trees - Mulching around trees - Planting trees - Wheelbarrowing mulch to plants - Brush cutting (optional) Need to have moderate level of fitness and able to work in all weather conditions.

Koala Rescue Volunteers assist in the rescue of sick, injured or orphaned koalas. We operate 24/7

Leaf Harvesters are responsible for collecting daily food requirements for koalas in care. Minimum 2 - 3 hours per shift either weekly or fortnightly depending on day. Must be available long term (minimum 6 months).

Volunteer Koala Rehabilitators undertake tasks to ensure the koala enclosures are clean and leaf and water are replenished for the koalas in our care at our Research Centre in East Lismore.

Flexible shifts, work at your own pace any day Monday to Friday between 9am to 4pm

Nursery workers determine varieties and quantities of trees and shrubs and follow planting and care schedules. In the greenhouse they prepare the beds and plant the seedlings. As the plants grow and develop, workers must prune, weed, and water them.

The Nurtured Village Hampers is a registered maternal mental health charity seeking to advocate for and prevent mental health disorders in Aussie mums. We are looking for an individuals who are passionate about maternal mental health and have the capacity to volunteer with us as an area hamper coordinator. We are currently looking for individuals located in the region of Robina in the North to Murwillumbah in the south

Make a difference to a child's life today! The volunteer/s will provide friendship and mentoring to a vulnerable child living in difficult circumstances giving the experience and benefits of a stable relationship and an extended family.

Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. Befriend and spend quality time with a lonely senior in the local community. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!

Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. Befriend and spend quality time with a lonely senior in the local community. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!

Taking your dog into your local school every week for approx. 2 hours to support children with reading. Story Dogs aims to make reading fun for children, so they become confident lifelong readers. No child should be left behind in literacy.

Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. Befriend and spend quality time with a lonely senior in the local community. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!