CDPA Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CDPA. Please fill in this application form. It should take about 5-10 minutes to complete.


Note that we can only accept applications from individuals aged over 18 years old.

(First Name, Surname)


The role descriptions for all of the below roles can be found here.

Tell us how this will help you in your chosen role(s).

What has promoted you to apply to volunteer? What do you hope to gain from the experience?

Tell us about why you are passionate about animal welfare as well as your how your skills and experience will help you in your preferred role

If so, tell us about your experience <3

Do you drive or have access to a car?*

Some of our volunteer roles require access to a car

Note: Most of our volunteering roles are very flexible and volunteers can spread their commitment across different days

*Minimum commitment is 6 months*

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Note that for some roles, volunteering hours are spread across the week

Full Name, email, and phone number is required for both references

This will help us match you to our volunteering opportunities

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If you opt in, only your name and email address will added to our mailing list.


You can opt out at any time by emailing Newsletter@cdpa.ie

Please confirm you are over 18yrs old*
Confirm all Information submitted is True*

I agree that all statements I have made on this form are true. If it is found that any statement I have made on this form are not true, your volunteer position can be terminated. Any equipment given to you from the CDPA and/or animals can be confiscated. Any access to CDPA records or private information, websites/social media, and/or emails can be denied. I agree that any information about CDPA volunteers, fosters, animals, and/or adopters are kept confidential.

GDPR Confirmation*

If you not hear from us, it does not mean that your interest was not suitable, it just means that there were others ahead of you. We will contact you when we have suitable availability. Please do not email looking for an update. When you "SUBMIT" your interest, the CDPA will be notified and will retain your personal data in accordance to GDPR regulations. Information provided to us by you will be used solely for the purpose of contacting you in relation to your work as a Volunteer with the CDPA. Information given will not be shared with any third party. You can opt out of this at any time and withdraw your application by emailing volunteer@cdpa.ie. 'CDPA' refers to The Cat and Dog Protection Association in affiliation with the ISPCA. I have read and understood the above.

By completing and submitting this form, you are bypassing the pen signature. We thank you for taking the time to complete this form.