SPCA New Zealand
SPCA New Zealand
SPCA New Zealand
Calling for volunteers – can you help SPCA 'Fill the Bucket'?

Calling for volunteers – can you help SPCA 'Fill the Bucket'?

Volunteer to help raise money for animals in need. Sign up today to take part on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, across New Zealand.

After a five-year break, SPCA is bringing back its much-loved street appeal under a new name: Fill the Bucket. This iconic fundraiser event will see volunteers take to the streets on Friday 30 May and Saturday 31 May to collect donations to help care for New Zealand’s, sick, injured and vulnerable animals.

SPCA is calling on all animal lovers to sign up as a Volunteer Street Collectors to make the fundraiser a huge success. Just two hours can make the world of difference for vulnerable animals. Whether it’s your first time volunteering or you’re a seasoned collector, your efforts make a real difference.

Ready to help?

Click on your region below to sign up and choose your collection spot. Together, we can give animals the second chance they deserve.

North Island

Northland

Auckland

Waikato

Western North Island

Bay of Plenty

Eastern North Island

Wellington


South Island

Upper South Island

Christchurch

Lower South Island

Volunteer Area Coordinators

SPCA’s 'Fill the Bucket' appeal is a vital fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand.

We're seeking Volunteer Area Coordinators to help organise collection sites and volunteer collectors in your area for SPCA’s 'Fill the Bucket' appeal on Friday 30 May and Saturday 31 May 2025.

As an Area Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring its success by assisting our Events Team with volunteer management, overseeing rosters, and coordinating collection sites in your designated area.

The roles are available in the following areas:
Kerikeri, Auckland North Shore, Hamilton, Hastings, Napier, and Christchurch (various areas).

If you're passionate about making a difference, sign up below!

SIGN UP AS AREA COORDINATOR

If you have any questions or know of a great collection site that’s not on our list yet, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to the events team at events@spca.nz.

Fill the Bucket - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fill the Bucket?

Fill the Bucket is an SPCA fundraising event where our supporters and volunteers will ask Aotearoa to donate and fill the bucket!

Our biggest fundraising event of the year, volunteers will be out on 30 and 31 May across the country raising vital funds for SPCA. You can donate to Fill the Bucket online at www.fillthebucket.spca.nz.

All funds raised support SPCA in caring for abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, and preventing cruelty before it begins.

What is a Volunteer Area Coordinator?

Our Volunteer Area Coordinators are crucial to the success of Fill the Bucket. Volunteer Area Coordinators manage various collection sites in their allocated area.

They will assist the Volunteer Collectors with setting up their sites, dispersing materials, cash handling, assisting volunteers with payment methods, and be the point of contact for Volunteer Collectors on the day.

We will provide our Volunteer Area Coordinators with training and assistance throughout the event.

What is a Volunteer Collector?

Our volunteer collectors are the heart of the appeal. They work in pairs on two-hour shifts at collection sites asking for donations from the public across the country. Without our Volunteer Collectors there would be no appeal!

How Do I Become an Area Coordinator?

Please register here and we will be in touch.

How do I sign up for a shift as collector?

Please register here and scroll down to find your nearest location.

How long are the collection shifts?

The Volunteer Shifts are two hours long. You are welcome to volunteer for more than one. But please ensure you are able to commit to that time, date and location before signing up.

What should I bring to my shift?

Please bring warm weather clothes, snacks, water, and if you need and can’t stand for the 2-hours, a camping/folding chair. If you are volunteering with a dog, please ensure your dog has adequate water. You will be provided with stickers, bibs, buckets, and collateral.

I can’t make my shift- What do I do?

Please use your Cervis log in to cancel your shift.

Can I volunteer with my dog?

Many of our collection site locations are dog friendly. The majority of our sites are dog friendly and we welcome canine companions. Please ensure that you dog meets the guidelines below:

  • Are healthy
  • Are fully vaccinated
  • Are well socialised and enjoy meeting new people
  • Are tolerant of children
  • Love being touched
  • Are calm and under control

We will provide you with comprehensive information about collecting with dogs closer to the date.

Please note that not all sites allow dogs, so please select a dog allowed site. Please look for the dog icon on the location be certain dogs are welcome.

Can my workplace/group/friends book out a volunteer site?

Yes! Please follow the link here and book the available time slots for a site, or email events@spca.nz to reserve a site.

How do I contact you?

Please email events@spca.nz for all Fill the Bucket questions, comments, or concerns.

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