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Work Experience

The aim of our program is to give tertiary and secondary students an understanding of the role of animal welfare and animal care in the community.

We aim to develop your participation and communication skills through involvement in a variety of practical, relevant and challenging activities.

Work Experience is available at:

• RSPCA Burwood East

• RSPCA Mornington Peninsula

• RSPCA Regional Shelters

Work Experience at RSPCA Burwood East

• Our Work Experience program is run from our state office at Burwood East.
  The address is 3 Burwood Highway (cnr Middleborough Road), Burwood East, Victoria 3151.

• Our program runs for five days, from Monday to Friday.

• The hours are Monday 9.00 am – 3.00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm.

Where can I work?

There are two areas at RSPCA Burwood East that you can choose from:

• Animal Shelter
  The animal welfare shelter is responsible for the daily operations of the kennels, cattery, barn and adoptions.  It is a daily requirement that the animals in the shelter are clean, fed and made as comfortable as possible.
   

• Veterinary Clinic
  The clinic is responsible for all surgical procedures performed and for rectifying health problems in animals. This is also a private clinic for the community to bring in its pets for consultation and treatment.

Please see the 'Burwood East Work Experience Information for students manual' for further details.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for the Work Experience Program at RSPCA Burwood East, please do the following:

• Download the 'Burwood East Work Experience Information for students manual' and 'Burwood East Work Experience Application Form'.

• Read the manual and send the completed application form to:
  Work Experience Co-ordinator
  RSPCA Victoria
  3 Burwood Highway
  BURWOOD EAST VIC 3151

• If you are successful with your written application phase, you will receive a brief telephone interview.

• You will receive a confirmation email if you are accepted into the program.

• You will then need to organise your Work Experience Arrangement Form through your school.

2010 Bookings

The following dates for 2010 are now full:

• 29 Mar - 01 Apr

• 05 Apr - 09 Apr

• 19Apr - 23 Apr

• 03 May - 07 May

• 10 May - 14 May

• 31 May - 04 Jun

• 07 Jun - 11 Jun

• 14 Jun - 18 Jun

• 21 Jun - 25 Jun

• 28 Jun  - 02 Jul

• 05 Jul - 09 Jul

• 12 Jul - 16 Jul

• 26 Jul - 30 Jul

• 02 Aug - 06 Aug

• 30 Aug - 03 Sep

• 13 Sep - 17 Sep

• 20 Sep - 24 Sep

• 27 Sep - 01 Oct

• 22 Nov - 26 Nov

• 29 Nov - 03 Dec

• 06 Dec - 10 Dec

• 13 Dec - 17 Dec

School Co-ordinators and Teachers

• Please download the 'Burwood East Work Experience Information for School Coordinators and Teachers' manual for further information.

Work Experience at the RSPCA Peninsula

• Our Work Experience program is run from our Peninsula Shelter in Pearcedale.

• The address is 1030 Robinsons Road, Pearcedale, 3912.

• Our program runs for five days, from Monday to Friday.

• The hours are 8.00 am – 12.00 noon in the Shelter and 8.30 am – 12.30 pm in the Clinic

Where can I work?

There are two areas at RSPCA Peninsula that you can choose from:

• Animal Shelter
  The animal welfare shelter is responsible for the daily operations of the kennels, cattery and adoptions.  It is a daily requirement that the animals in the shelter are clean, fed and made as comfortable as possible.
   

• Veterinary Clinic
  The clinic is responsible for all surgical procedures performed and for rectifying health problems in animals. It is also a private clinic for the community to bring in its pets for consultation and treatment.

Please see the 'Peninsula Work Experience Information for students' manual for further details.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for the Work Experience Program at RSPCA Peninsula, please do the following:

• Download the 'Peninsula Work Experience Information for students' manual and 'Peninsula Work Experience Application Form'.

• Read the manual and send the completed application form to:
  Martine Guillemain
  RSPCA Victoria
  1030 Robinsons Road
  Pearcedale 3912

• If you are successful with your written application phase, you will receive a brief telephone interview.

• You will receive a confirmation email if you are accepted into the program.

• You will then need to organise your Work Experience Arrangement Form through your school.

2010 Bookings

The following dates for 2010 are now full:

• 15 Mar - 19 March

• 22 March - 26 March

• 29 March - 2 April

• 12 April - 16 April

• 19 April - 23 April

• 26 April - 30 April

• 3 May - 7 May

• 10 May - 14 May

• 17 May - 21 May

• 24 May - 28 May

• 7 June - 11 June

• 14 June - 18 June

• 21 June - 25 June

• 28 June - 2 July

• 12 July - 16 July

• 13 September - 17 September

• 25 October - 29 October

• 6 December - 10 December
   

School Coordinators and Teachers

• Please download the 'Peninsula Work Experience Information for School Coordinators and Teachers' manual for further information.

Work Experience at RSPCA Regional Locations

• Our Work Experience programs are run from our regional areas including:
  Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Portland, Sale, Wangaratta and Warrnambool.

• Our program runs for five days, from Monday to Friday.

• The hours are 8.30 am – 2.00 pm (Please note: times may vary between locations)

Where can I work?

• Animal Shelter
  The animal welfare shelter is responsible for the daily operations of the kennels, cattery and adoptions.  It is a daily requirement that the animals in the shelter are clean, fed and made as comfortable as possible.

Please see the 'Regional Work Experience Information for students' manual for further details.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for the Work Experience Program at one of the RSPCA's Regional locations, please do the following:

• Read the 'Regional Work Experience Information for students' manual.

• Download and complete the 'Regional Work Experience Application Form'.

• Send your completed form with attention to the shelter in your vicinity. The shelter’s full address is on our website under the relevant regional area.

• If you are successful with your written application phase, you will receive a brief telephone interview.

• You will be advised if your application is unsuccessful.

• You will then need to organise your Work Experience Arrangement Form through your school.

2010 Bookings

• Bookings are now being taken for 2010.

School Co-ordinators and Teachers

• Please download the 'Regional Work Experience Information for School Coordinators and Teachers manual' for further information.