Furry Friends In Need: Animal Volunteering In Malaysia

Animal Volunteering In Malaysia

Animal volunteering has increase its popularity ever since. Animals are in need of our love and care similar to babies. There are thousands of unwanted pets left  by their previous owners on the streets. Luckily, there are organisation that is very kind and helpful to take care of this precious animals. Organisations such as animal shelter provides animals food and shelter. Some of the organisations solely rely on donations from very generous people. Animal volunteering not only help these organisations, but it also provides joy and wonderful experience for us to enjoy when interacting with the furry beings.

Why should we care about other animals?

Despite being morally and ethically correct, helping animals is no different to helping another person. Helping in animal shelter will result in the 'feel good' sensation. At the end of the day, you may feel tired but you will feel good about yourself knowing that you have done something good.

It is also emotionally and mentally healthy for us to volunteer with animals. Taking care of animals trains us to be more responsible not only for our well being, but for others as well. Volunteer in such program will for sure bring happiness to us which is important for our mind to take off from the stressful daily environment.

Where To Volunteer in Malaysia?

Thank you for considering to help.

Here are a few locations in Malaysia for you to volunteer in Malaysia:-

-SPCA Selangor

SPCA Selangor is based in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. Their mission is to protect vulnerable animals that are in need of help. They also lobby with the. government and local municipals for humane treatment of animals and harsher penalties for perpetrators of crime against animals.

The are a lot of programme run by this organisation. The programs are:-
-adoption program
-investigation of cruelty report
-humane education
-assistance to community animal caregiver
-run a dedicated neuter clinic

Volunteering

Volunteers are assessed with various activities:-
-morning cleaning session
-prepare and serve meals to animals
-assisting the public for the choosing of animals
-socialising the animals, and
-general housekeeping duties


Important Note

Volunteers are required to go through Pet Care Procedures (PCP) as the activities requires a lot of animal handling and operational procedures. PCP is a hands-on education session that combines learning about responsible pet care and the guide of the task duties of a volunteer at the centre.

PCP runs on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Signing up as a volunteer is compulsory and must be solely by appointment and not by walk-ins.

Volunteers under the age of 11 years old are required to bring along a parent, teacher or guardian that is above 18 years old.

It is recommended to bring spare clothes as you may get wet or soiled at the shelter. Locker rooms will be provided by SPCA for volunteers to put their personal belongings.

Bring along gloves, face mask and apron. It is advisable to approach the animals with caution as the animals in the shelter may not be social or ill.

-PAWS Malaysia

PAWS Malaysia which is short for (PAWS animal welfare society) is anon-profit animal shelter located in Petaling Jaya. PAWS receive unwanted cats and dogs which will be vaccinated, deworm neuter and put up for adoption.

Programs run by PAWS:-

-Adoption

-Surrender

-Donate, and

-Sponsoring a pet

Volunteering

The duties of a volunteer:

We are able to choose to spend time with any animal we desire and do any work we enjoy.

If we do not have any specific duties to be done, you will be assign to the activities which may include cleaning shelter and spending time with the animals.

Volunteers are welcome at any time of opening hours which is:-

   Monday - Sunday    (Except Wednesday and public holidays)

   9 a.m to 4 p.m

Important Note

Becoming a volunteer

All volunteers are required to fill in the online form before performing any volunteering work

Forms:

Adult Online Volunteer Application Form ( 18 Years Old And Above )

Junior Online Volunteer Application Form ( Below 18 years Of Age )

For volunteers who wish to come in as a group (3 person and above) will have to call the office at    03 7846 1087. This is subject to availability of slots. Max pax in a group to be accommodated is only 8 person.

If you are coming alone or with another person, you are able to join at any time of the day during operational hours

First timers are required to register at the office and can straight away do the duties. Once you register, you do not have to register again on your next visit.

Volunteers who wish to walk with the dog is required to bring a plastic bag with you. Without any plastic bag, you are not able to walk the dog. Volunteers are required to pick up after the dogs during walking session.

Bring along spare clothing and plenty of water.

Student volunteers are only able to volunteer on weekdays (except Wednesday). Student must be at least the age of 12 and students between 12-15 years old must be under adult supervision.

-Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara Malaysia is a great place to do animal volunteering projects as it has many animal enclosure to be explored. Visitors will find it fascinating meeting all sorts of animals in Zoo Negara which displays many animals which are some considered to be iconic and pride to Malaysians. This is a wonderful experience to be considering because we get to see animals of the wild up close and also will be helping the animals and the zoo to make the day all worth-while.

Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old and must be a school, college or university student only. Volunteers must be able to do the work assigned for them. The areas that volunteers may be assigned to aid are:
 -promotion
-research                   -grounds and
-resource centre.       -graphic designs
-photography
-photography
-enrichment
-education
                                                                                           

On top of that, helpers would also need to help zookeeper in various sanctuary and locations such as:
-great apes
-birds
-monkeys
-aquarium
-hospital
-big cats and many more
Zoo Negara has a lot to offer to visitors and volunteers.You would definitely have a great time in Zoo Negara. If you are not considering to be a volunteer in Zoo Negara, just being a visitor is already fun enough.


 Before joining the program, it is important to read rules and regulations beforehand. To apply as a volunteer, you must first call the office at 603-4108 3422 to reserve your booking.

Fill in the application form and submit it to EDU. The form must be brought on the volunteering day. Students at the age of 16 and 17 years old must get their parent's/guardian's signature on the form.

Animal volunteering is great way to achieve a productive day. Volunteers can be able to train themselves and adopt many positive behaviour. Helpers will come home tired but satisfied of their achievements. Have fun volunteering, may you have a great day!