Animal Welfare League NSW has volunteer-operated branches across NSW. The AWL NSW Wagga Wagga volunteer branch is run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals in the local area.
Subsidised Desexing Programs for financially disadvantaged people to have their animals desexed
Fundraise and participate in local events to help raise awareness of Animal Welfare League NSW
Building relationships with local Council and community groups to assist with animal welfare issues in the region
AWL NSW has a team of Inspectors who respond to reports of cruelty or neglect to animals across NSW. As volunteers, our branch cannot perform investigations. Suspected cases of cruelty or neglect can be reported to the Inspectors by emailing [email protected] . All reports are confidential.
AWL NSW branches are run by volunteers and are always in need of new faces. There are many opportunities available to help animals at your local branch, some of which may include:
Donations: Every branch needs donations in order to survive and continue their work with local animals. Contact your local branch to make a donation, or participate in one of their fundraising events.
Events: Branches regularly participate in events to help raise money for their cause. This may be anything from a BBQ at Bunnings to a stall at a local fair. Events are a great way to be involved with your local branch if you can’t commit to set days every week.
Fundraising: You can raise money for your local branch by initiating your own fundraising activities. Coin drives at your school and placing donation tins at your place of work are great ways you can raise money to help animals.
Foster care: Do you love animals? Why not consider being a volunteer foster carer. Carers must be members of AWL NSW, we can supply the membership form and then all you need to do is fill out foster carer forms and provide love, shelter and time to care for your foster pet until they can find their forever homes. We provides all food, bedding and accessories. We do not have an animal shelter and will operate largely using foster carers.
Animal transportation: Sometimes animals in branch care need to travel for appointments and their foster parents or other branch members may not be available to do it. If you have reliable transportation and would like to “help when you can” you can offer your animal transportation services to your local branch.
Admin: Like all organisations, AWL NSW Branches must complete paperwork and hold regular meetings which require minute taking. If you have admin experience you may be able to lend your skill set to your local branch.
Photography: Branches that are involved in rehoming animals always need good photography to showcase their animals in the best light. If you have a knack for photography and a love of animals your local branch may be able to utilise your skills.
AWL NSW Rehoming Organisation Number: R251000222.
