Position Summary:

A General Events Volunteer is a passionate individual looking for an opportunity to make an impact in the world of dog rescue. Working closely with the Events team, they will attend adoption, fundraising, and other events as a representative of the rescue.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick up event materials (e.g., tables, tent, banner, merch, etc.)

• Attend adoption events, markets, festivals, and fundraising events

• Organize, setup, and take down event tables/tent

• Educate yourself on Fetch + Releash's mission and values

• Have basic knowledge of fostering, adopting, and volunteering with Fetch + Releash and be able to direct community members to the proper channels when they have more questions

• Hand out literature (e.g., business cards, flyers, etc.)

• Engage in conversation and answer questions from community members

• Sell merchandise, collect donations, and track money in an organized manner (e.g., through the Square App and using a cash box)

• Advocate for and assist fosters with their foster dogs (e.g., facilitate introduction between prospective adopters and fosters/dogs, advocate for space and have a basic understanding of dog body language)

• Take pictures and videos during event and tag Fetch + Releash on social media

• Participate in event debrief to assess success and areas to improve

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Events team and under the guidance and direction of the Fundraising Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Onsite, attendance of 1-2 events per month within Toronto and the surrounding area (time commitment of events – 2-3 hour shifts are created for each event)

• May – October is our busy season with events occurring almost every weekend

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be reliable

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

• The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations

• A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!

• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

• A team player attitude

• Proficient in Google Suite platform (e.g., Google Meet, Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc.)

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Have access to a vehicle (asset but not a requirement)

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

• Open to new ideas and change.

• Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

• Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious  commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash  apply for this role.

If you are interested, fill out the Volunteer Application above!

Position Summary:

Volunteer transporters will transport both dogs and supplies for the rescue in their personal vehicle. This opportunity is great for those that are interested in staying local within the GTA! You choose what’s best for your schedule.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helping to transport dogs to and from foster homes or vet appointments, picking up high value donations, delivering supplies to foster homes etc.

• Volunteers will receive Lost Dog Prevention (LDP) training and will be expected to follow protocols when transporting dogs. Failure to comply with LDP policies will result in removal from the team.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Transportation team and under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Foster Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Driving in all weather conditions

• Some training required

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• A love for dogs!

• A valid drivers license and safe driving record

• Your own vehicle

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be reliable

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

• The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.

• A team player attitude.

• Proficient in Google maps

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

• Open to new ideas and change.

• Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

• Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious  commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash  apply for this role.

If you are interested, fill out the Volunteer Application above!

Position Summary:

We are seeking a creative social media storyteller to help increase dog adoptions through engaging and consistent online content. In this role, you will create and share Instagram stories that highlight the dogs in our care, ensuring they receive regular exposure. You will also organize and host bi-monthly virtual adoption events to connect potential adopters with our dogs. Your ability to craft compelling narratives, collaborate with the foster team, and leverage Instagram’s features will play a key role in finding loving homes for our dogs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·   Create content featuring dogs in care or coming into care to boost adoptions.

·   Ensure all dogs in care are featured in stories at least once a month.

·   Post Training, access our Instagram to:

o    Host Q&A sessions on stories about dogs.

o    Share “a day in the life” stories of specific dogs.

o    Repost relevant content from fosters, link their bios from our website, and pin the posts to our highlights.

·   Collaborate with our foster manager/coordinators to create stories when needed (e.g., finding transport for a dog, finding a babysitter for a dog, etc.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of Marketing team and under the guidance and direction of the Marketing Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

·         Remote

·         Training provided

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

·         Hands on experience managing Instagram accounts with a following of 1000+

·         Proficiency in Canva

·         Basic copywriting skills

·         Proven ability to deliver engaging and creative content within the brand guidelines using the latest apps and tools

·         Solid judgment and professional attitude

·         Outgoing and dynamic personality – comfortable on camera.

·         Rescue experience ideal

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Must be reliable & committed

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

·         The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.

·         A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!

·         Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

·         A team player attitude.

·         Proficient in Google Suite platform( Google Meet, Google sheets/docs, Gmail)

·         Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·         The ability to volunteer 2-5 hours per week

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

• Open to new ideas and change.

• Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

• Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch +Releash  apply for this role.

Position Summary:

Volunteers are the back bone of our organization’s success and it’s important to us each one feels valued. We are seeking a creative and passionate individual with experience in communications and graphic design. Your contributions will help us create a meaningful experience for our amazing volunteers through a recognition program such as newsletters, volunteer of the week, surveys and more!

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Craft engaging content for newsletters that highlights volunteer success stories and organizational impact

·         Collect newsletter submissions from all teams in a timely manner

·         Collaborate with engagement team to create volunteer survey’s

·         Collect and create volunteer of the week content

·         Content creation for volunteer team

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Volunteer Engagement team and under the guidance and direction of the Volunteer Team Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

·         100% Remote

·         Training provided; a computer with a camera is required.

·         Available for virtual meetings when required

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Must be reliable

·         3yrs min experience in communications and graphic design required

·         Familiarity with Adobe Suite, Canva, or other marketing tools

·         Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines with professionalism

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

·         The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.

·         A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!

·         Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

·         A team player attitude.

·         Proficient in Google Suite platform( Google Meet, Google sheets/docs, Gmail)

·         Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·         The ability to volunteer (2-3 hours per week)

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

• Open to new ideas and change.

• Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

• Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment of a min of 1 year to volunteering with Fetch +Releash  apply for this role.

Position Summary:

Volunteers are the back bone of our organization’s success and it’s important to us each one feels valued. We are seeking a passionate individual with experience in volunteer management that will create a meaningful experience for our amazing volunteers through a recognition program such as newsletters, free events, satisfaction surveys and more!

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assist to develop and implement the volunteer recognition process

·         Collaborate with the engagement team and Assistant Manager to create volunteer satisfaction survey’s

·         Create reports to identify improvements needed that will assist with process refinement

·         Follow up with newly on boarded volunteers within a month to ensure they feel supported and collect feedback on their volunteer experience 

·         Create and maintain spreadsheet for follow up’s with new volunteers.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Volunteer Engagement team and under the guidance and direction of the Volunteer Team Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

·         100% Remote

·         Training provided; a computer with a camera is required.

·         Available for virtual meetings when needed

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·         1yr min experience in volunteer management

·         Must be reliable

·         Maintain confidentiality

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

·         The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.

·         Previous volunteer engagement experience is preferred

·         A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!

·         Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

·         A team player attitude.

·         Proficient in Google Suite platform( Google Meet, Google sheets/docs, Gmail)

·         Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·         The ability to volunteer (2-3 min. per week)

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

• Open to new ideas and change.

• Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

• Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment of 1yr min to volunteering with Fetch +Releash  apply for this role.

Position Summary:

We are looking for dedicated volunteer to help manage our alumni dog sitting program. You will be responsible for placing dogs with our fosters and dog sitters to raise funds that go towards our rescue. 

You will match the dog to the foster based on the dog’s needs and the foster homes available, working with the Foster Coordinator as needed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage and keep track of incoming alumni dogsitting requests 

·         Draft detailed, compelling posts highlighting dogs on the Facebook Foster group to find potential dogsitters

·         Work closely with Foster Management team to help with matching dogs to potential dogsitters and/or fosters 

·         Connect dog sitters with alumni families and facilitate a smooth transition 

·         Help ensure dogsitter families are well versed in and comply with our foster program policies. i.e. lost dog prevention.

·         Collect dog sitting waiver and fees

·         Provide support to Assistant Foster Manager in matching and placing foster dogs coming into Fetch + Releash’s care (due to owner surrender, foster rehome, intake).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Alumni Dog sitting team and under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Foster Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

·          1.5 hours of training

·         Type of training; a computer with a camera is required.

·         The ability to volunteer 2-3 min. hours per week (increases at peak holiday season i.e. Winter, Summer Holidays)

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

·         Dog experience a must! Basic knowledge of dog behavior/training preferred. Must be positive reinforcement based.

·         The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Must be reliable & committed

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

·         A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!

·         Excellent organizational skills, deadline oriented, and a keen attention to detail

·         A team player attitude.

·         Proficient in Google Suite platform( Google Meet, Google sheets/docs, Gmail)

·         Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

• Open to new ideas and change.

• Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

• Flexible schedule

Due to the training and involvement of the position, we ask that only those who can make a serious commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role.

Position Summary:

The Major Donor Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute a major donor fundraising program. The Major Donor Fundraising coordinator must have demonstrated experience in securing philanthropic commitments from individual and corporate donors over $5,000 or greater, and in managing on-going relationships with major donors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Support senior leadership in the development and execution of the major donor fundraising strategy.

·         Proactively identify prospective major donor prospects and cultivate relationships with them to the end goal of securing a large donation.

·         Coordinate communications with major gift donors including follow ups, updates and ensuring timely recognition of gifts.

·         Maintain an in-depth knowledge of our rescue’s operations and business model for discussion with prospective donors.

·         Provide regular reporting to the finance team and senior leadership on donor pipeline activity and funds raised.

·         Ensure all activity is tracked appropriately.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Fundraising team and under the guidance and direction of the Fundraising Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

●        Remote

●        Training is provided; a computer with a camera is required.

●        The ability to volunteer 3-4 hours per week with the ability to check in daily for urgent requests.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

●        3+ years experience in a Major Donor Fundraising role with demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of major donors.

●        Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to cultivate and nurture relationships with major donors.

●        A strategic thinker with knowledge of the charitable sector.

●        A professional attitude with the ability to put forward your best face at all times.

●        Excellent oral communication and creative writing skills.

●        The ability to work interdependently while regularly communicating progress updates to senior management.

●        Experience with grant proposal writing is an asset.

●        Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

●        Must be reliable & committed

●        Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment

●        A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!

●        Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

●        A team player attitude.

●        Proficient in Google Suite platform( Google Meet, Google sheets/docs, Gmail)

●        Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

What Fetch + Releash offers:

●        A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.

●        Open to new ideas and change.

●        Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers

●        Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch +Releash  apply for this role.