Administration Support, Fundraising & Events (Volunteer)

Established in 2016, Fetch + Releash is a volunteer run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs in need. Our foster dogs come from a variety of different backgrounds such as pounds and shelters, strays and surrendered pets, both locally and abroad. Through our network of volunteers, foster homes, trainers and veterinarians, we strive to give every dog the loving forever family they deserve. As a foster-based dog rescue, our foster dogs live in private homes across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) where they receive the love and attention they need to prepare them for adoption.

Our Mission
Adoption
By collaborating with local and international communities, our mission is to save dogs in danger of homelessness, abuse, neglect or euthanasia. Once in our care, we match each dog with the loving forever family they deserve.
Advocacy
In addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:

• Backyard breeding
• Overpopulation and the importance of spay & neuter
• Chained animals

Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love.
Education
A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc. Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime commitment.

Volunteer Commitment
Fetch + Releash is powered by dedicated volunteers. Communication, accountability, commitment, and reliability are key to our success in finding dogs their forever homes.
Before applying, please ensure volunteering fits into your current commitments.

Your support makes a difference!

Position Summary:
The Events/Fundraising Admin Support is a passionate volunteer looking for an opportunity to make an impact in the world of dog rescue. Working closely with the Fundraising Lead and Events Team, they will maintain, update, and develop documents and web pages for adoption, fundraising, and other events; as well as, assist in the planning and executing of events and fundraising.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build strong relationships with Fundraising and Events teams
• Attend monthly meetings to help plan upcoming events
• Coordinate with the Storage Team lead on donation needs
• Manage Donations email inbox: respond promptly, arrange pickups, update donation needs, and direct in-kind donations to storage
• Maintain donation needs on the website and automatic email reply
• Manage Events email inbox: forward, tag, and respond to emails
• Update Events – Dogs in Care and Upcoming Events tabs weekly
• Create and update web listings for upcoming events weekly
• Promote events in private and targeted Facebook groups

Required Skills

• A dynamic personality and a passion for event planning!
• Demonstrated skills in building relationships with team members
• Ability to multitask and work within a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms)
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proactivity/self-starter. Ability to work autonomously while being aware of the importance of accountability
• Can set goals and priorities, create/implement action plans, documents, evaluate, and learn
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure
• A positive, Canadan-do mindset

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid
• Participate in monthly event planning meetings
• Completion of comprehensive training divided into sessions
• The ability to volunteer 3-5hrs per week

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Dynamic & Passionate: A vibrant personality with a strong passion for both event planning and rescue initiatives.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Problem-Solving Under Pressure: Skilled at troubleshooting, managing multiple tasks in fast-paced settings, and remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Proactive & Accountable: A self-starter capable of working autonomously while understanding the importance of accountability and reliability.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail, ensuring efficient management of tasks.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Google Suite (Google Meet, Google Sheets/Docs, Gmail) and other digital tools essential for communication and event coordination.
• Administrative Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of administration experience is required to support the operational needs of the team.

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• Join a community of supportive dog lovers.
• Training, resources, and guidance.
• Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.
• Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.

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