Make a Real Impact:
Your time and skills will directly help rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray dogs and cats. Every effort, big or small, makes a lasting difference.
Thank you for your interest in joining the ROLDA volunteer team! Our mission drives us to transform the lives of animals in need. We care for the homeless, abused, malnourished, or abandoned animals of Romania and Ukraine. With unwavering dedication and a commitment to using our limited resources responsibly, efficiently and transparently, we strive to make a more significant impact year after year. Together, we can create a brighter future for animals in need!
A little about us…
The best bits about volunteering for ROLDA:
- We are a small team spread worldwide, including the US, UK, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, and, of course, Romania.
- We push as much funding as possible into the shelters and rescue where animals need us the most. Therefore, we choose not to have large marketing, PR, HR, or legal departments. This means we need volunteers to help us with day-to-day activities and one-off, more specialized, short- and long-term projects.
- Consequently, we have many tasks to accomplish, both big and small! By volunteering at ROLDA, you can make a HUGE impact on the lives of animals in Romania but also in Australia (where you will see we already have a number of programs in development).
A little about you…
Do you have the following attributes?
- Self-motivated but also able to work as a team.
- Dedicated – we need people who are looking to make a long-lasting difference!
- Eager to take initiative.
- Flexible – so needed when volunteering and work with a small team.
Whether you’re experienced in administration, IT, social media, project management, fundraising, web and graphic design, or customer service, we welcome volunteers of all expertise levels. Your distinct talents are exactly what we need to make a significant and everlasting change.
Why Volunteer with ROLDA?
By becoming a ROLDA volunteer, you’ll be part of an international community of animal lovers, all working towards common goals: giving abandoned and abused animals a second chance at life and giving hope to people who care about them.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Expand Your Skills:
Whether it’s fundraising, social media, event planning, or hands-on animal care, volunteering with us allows you to develop valuable skills while making a positive change.
Be Part of a Global Community:
Connect with passionate animal advocates both in Australia and internationally. You’ll work alongside like-minded individuals who share your love for animals and your desire to create a better world for them.
Time Commitment
ROLDA offers opportunities for all volunteers, allowing you to dedicate time to supporting our mission as often as you’d like. We appreciate open communication about your time commitments and any changes to availability.
What happens next?
Your application will be reviewed.
Attend an info session with Corrine.
Receive the Volunteer Pack (the t-shirt “I volunteer for ROLDA What’s your superpower?”, an assorted tote bag).
Get access to a dedicated Facebook group.
NOTE
Once we have received your volunteer application, please be aware that a background check will be carried out before your volunteering status is confirmed.
If the application is approved, we will ask for a copy front and back of your identity card and driving license.
More ways to get involved!
Interested in other ways to support ROLDA?
Fundraising
Assist the team with planning and participating in events to raise awareness of our work, advance our mission, and secure vital funding for ROLDA animals.
Advocacy
Work closely with our team to promote animal welfare, educate the public, and advocate for improved treatment of animals in Romania or countries where they suffer the consequences of natural or human made disaster like the war in Ukraine.