TEAM BUILDING WITH PURPOSE
The Australian Animal Protection Society Corporate Volunteer Day offers businesses a unique opportunity to step away from the office and into meaningful, hands-on work that supports vulnerable animals in rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.
This is more than volunteering — it’s connection, purpose and impact.
Corporate Volunteer Day – Running Sheet
Our ideal group size is 8 participants, allowing for the best balance of safety, engagement and impact. Exceptions are welcomed and can be accommodated where possible—please contact us to discuss your group size and needs.
Event Purpose
To provide corporate participants with a behind-the-scenes, hands-on volunteering experience that:
- Supports essential AAPS operations
- Builds team connection, purpose and understanding
- Creates long-term advocates for animal welfare
Time: 10am – 3pm
Lunch Provided
What to expect
Group 1.
Op Shop Support Team
Purpose:
Supporting Fundraising that sustains our care. This group will play an important role in preparing donated items for sale through our Op Shop, which provides essential ongoing funding for animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.
Tasks may include:
- Sorting donated items
- Preparing and organising stock for sale
- Quality checking and presentation of items
- Assisting with preparation of bedding and
enrichment items for sale
Group 2.
Dog Care & Enrichment Team
Purpose: Enhancing Wellbeing for Our Canine Residents.
This group will support the daily care and enrichmentof selected dogs under staff guidance. Activities are designed to improve mental stimulation, comfort and social interaction.
Tasks may include:
- Assisting with enrichment activities
- Gentle walking or calm interaction with selected dogs
- Supporting kennel enrichment and light tidying
- Preparing enrichment items to keep our dogs happy and engaged
Group 3.
Cat Care & Enrichment Team
Purpose:
Providing Comfort, Calm and Enrichment. This group will assist with caring for our feline residents, focusing on gentle interaction and maintaining clean, enriching environments.
Tasks may include:
- Socialising cats through calm, gentle interaction
- Cleaning and refreshing enclosures (as appropriate and guided)
- Preparing enrichment items and bedding
- Supporting the preparation of items for fundraising initiatives
Group 5.
Cat Quarantine Support Team
Purpose:
Supporting Vulnerable Animals in Care.
Tasks may include (fully guided and as appropriate):
- Cleaning and support duties within quarantine areas
- Preparation of supplies and enrichment materials
- Assisting staff with essential behind-the-scenes tasks
Corporate Volunteer Day - Pricing
8 People – @ $1500.00
10am – 3pm (5 hours)
includes
Team Activities:
Op Shop
Cat Area
Dog Area
Shed
Cat Quarantine
Lunch and refreshments
Certificate of participation
8 is the recommended and ideal group size, however special consideration can be
met, please discuss with our AAPS representative.