Volunteer Legal Advisor
Volunteer Legal Advisor
Finally Home Cat Rescue – Richmond Hill, ON
Role Overview: We are a small, passionate cat rescue dedicated to saving and re-homing cats in the Greater Toronto Area. We are looking for a Volunteer Legal Advisor to help us as we become a provincial charitable organization.
To Apply: Please send a short email directly to inquiries@finally-home.ca telling us:
- Any relevant legal experience (preference for a lawyer who has knowledge of nonprofit organizations)
- Why you’d like to help with legal matters
- Why are you passionate about animal rescue
This is a flexible, meaningful volunteer role, perfect for someone who would like to champion making a positive difference for cats in need.
Time Commitment:
- 1–5 hours per week (very flexible)
- Remote with occasional meet-ups only as necessary
What You Will Do:
- Help develop and review contracts
- Provide ongoing legal advice
- Work with our team to identify current legal needs
- Track basic progress and celebrate wins together
Qualifications & Skills: We would love it if you have:
- Experience with provincial non-profit corporation law
- Experience with charities
- Passion for cat rescue and welfare
We value most:
- Reliability and follow-through
- Creativity and fresh ideas
- A kind, collaborative spirit
- Enthusiasm for animal welfare
What You Will Gain:
- The chance to directly help save cats’ lives
- Valuable experience with a non-profit charity
- A supportive, cat-loving team that appreciates your contributions
- Flexibility to work around your schedule
Required career level
- Experienced (Non Manager)
- Volunteer
Years of experience (Optional)
- 1 - 2 years of experience
Required languages
- English