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As a dedicated volunteer in animal care, you'll play an integral role in our daily operations and make a lasting impact on the animals! Sign up for 3-hour morning shifts to work directly with the animals and support farm opening duties like feeding and organizing animal zones.&nbsp;High school students can receive volunteer hours. Start out by signing up for either the Novice or Student volunteer program through our website!Keep an eye out for extra volunteer opportunities for Open Houses, Daytime farm repair days, and social media support. Don't hesistate to email with any questions!<a href="https://www.pennylanefarmsanctuary.ca/volunteer-with-us" target="_blank">Volunteer With Us!</a><a href="mailto:info@pennylanefarmsanctuary.ca" target="_blank">info@pennylanefarmsanctuary.ca</a>

Penny Lane Farm Sanctuary

Animal Caretaker

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. &nbsp;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 MissionAdoptionBy 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;AdvocacyIn addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:<ul><li>Backyard breeding</li><li>Overpopulation and the importance of spay &amp; neuter&nbsp;</li><li>Chained animals</li></ul>Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love.&nbsp;&nbsp;EducationA 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.&nbsp; 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:As the Rehome Coordinator for Dog Placement, you’ll be essential in facilitating rapid, well-matched foster placements including emergencies. You’ll engage with fosters online, streamline transitions, and ensure meticulous recordkeeping—all with a sense of urgency and care.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Quick Response: Act on dog placement requests within 12 hours.</li><li>Foster Identification: Find suitable foster homes by actively engaging with the organization’s Facebook group and related channels.</li><li>Transition Coordination: Connect fosters, manage changeovers, and ensure smooth communication during placements.</li><li>Recordkeeping: Keep detailed and accurate documentation of placements and communications up to date.</li></ul>SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNumber of direct reports: 0SUPERVISION RECEIVEDAs part of Dog Placement Team and under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Manager, Dog Placement works independently as well as part of a team.WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>Remote</li><li>Training provided; a computer with a camera is required</li><li>The ability to volunteer 3 hours min. per week</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; ATTRIBUTES<ul><li>Extensive Dog Experience: Hands-on experience with dogs is essential. A strong understanding of dog behavior, training techniques, and positive reinforcement methods is required.</li><li>Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with foster families, volunteers, and team members.</li><li>Reliability &amp; Accountability: Consistently follows through on responsibilities, showing dedication and dependability in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Sound Judgment &amp; Decision-Making: Ability to assess applications and interview screenings with a keen eye for selecting high-quality foster candidates.</li><li>Empathy &amp; Compassion: Demonstrates care and sensitivity toward foster families and rescue dogs, ensuring a positive experience for all involved.</li><li>Multitasking &amp; Adaptability: Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a high-energy, rescue setting.</li><li>Resilience &amp; Composure: Maintains a calm, positive, and solution-focused approach, even in challenging or high-stress situations.</li><li>Passion for Rescue Work: Brings enthusiasm and commitment to the mission, inspiring others to actively support dog rescue efforts.</li><li>Strong Organizational Abilities: Highly detail-oriented with excellent coordination skills to keep on boarding processes streamlined and efficient.</li><li>Team-Oriented Mindset: Works collaboratively with a supportive, proactive attitude, ensuring a strong and cohesive foster program.</li><li>Problem-Solving &amp; Conflict Resolution: Skilled in handling sensitive conversations, asking the right questions, and providing clear guidance.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Google Meet, Google Sheets/Docs, Gmail) to manage communications and documentation.</li><li>Relationship-Building &amp; Professionalism: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships within the rescue network.</li></ul>What Fetch + Releash offers:<ul><li>Join a community of supportive dog lovers.</li><li>Training, resources, and guidance.</li><li>Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.</li><li>Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.</li><li>Exclusive virtual and in-person events for active volunteers only.</li></ul>We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment to volunteering 1yr with&nbsp;Fetch +Releash&nbsp; apply for this role.

Fetch + Releash Dog Rescue

Rehome Coordinator, Dog Placement (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. &nbsp;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 MissionAdoptionBy 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;AdvocacyIn addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:<ul><li>Backyard breeding</li><li>Overpopulation and the importance of spay &amp; neuter&nbsp;</li><li>Chained animals</li></ul>Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love.&nbsp;&nbsp;EducationA 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.&nbsp; 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:As the Assistant Foster Manager for Dog Placement, you’ll play a vital role in managing foster placements for dogs including those that require emergency placement. This volunteer position ensures that all foster requests are triaged effectively, the team remains responsive, and all case records are accurate and up-to-date.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Triage Requests: Assess and direct urgent foster placement requests to the dog placement team.</li><li>Support Team: Guide volunteers, monitor workload, and promote collaboration.</li><li>Ensure Timely Response: Track requests to ensure responses occur within 12 hours.</li><li>Maintain Records: Keep placement documentation accurate and up to date.</li></ul>SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNumber of direct reports: 2SUPERVISION RECEIVEDAs part of Foster Team and under the guidance and direction of the Foster Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>Remote&nbsp;</li><li>Training provided; a computer with a camera is required.</li><li>The ability to volunteer 5 hours min. per week</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; ATTRIBUTES&nbsp;<ul><li>Extensive Dog Experience: Hands-on experience with dogs is essential. A strong understanding of dog behavior, training techniques, and positive reinforcement methods is required.</li><li>Management &amp; Leadership Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of management experience, proven ability to guide teams.</li><li>Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with foster families, volunteers, and team members.</li><li>Reliability &amp; Accountability: Consistently follows through on responsibilities, showing dedication and dependability in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Sound Judgment &amp; Decision-Making: Ability to assess applications and interview screenings with a keen eye for selecting high-quality foster candidates.</li><li>Empathy &amp; Compassion: Demonstrates care and sensitivity toward foster families and rescue dogs, ensuring a positive experience for all involved.</li><li>Multitasking &amp; Adaptability: Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a high-energy, rescue setting.</li><li>Resilience &amp; Composure: Maintains a calm, positive, and solution-focused approach, even in challenging or high-stress situations.</li><li>Passion for Rescue Work: Brings enthusiasm and commitment to the mission, inspiring others to actively support dog rescue efforts.</li><li>Strong Organizational Abilities: Highly detail-oriented with excellent coordination skills to keep on boarding processes streamlined and efficient.</li><li>Team-Oriented Mindset: Works collaboratively with a supportive, proactive attitude, ensuring a strong and cohesive foster program.</li><li>Problem-Solving &amp; Conflict Resolution: Skilled in handling sensitive conversations, asking the right questions, and providing clear guidance.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Google Meet, Google Sheets/Docs, Gmail) to manage communications and documentation.</li><li>Relationship-Building &amp; Professionalism: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships within the rescue network.</li></ul>What Fetch + Releash offers:<ul><li>Join a community of supportive dog lovers.</li><li>Training, resources, and guidance.</li><li>Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.</li><li>Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.</li><li>Exclusive virtual and in-person events for active volunteers only.</li></ul>We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment 1yr &nbsp;to volunteering with&nbsp;Fetch +Releash&nbsp; apply for this role.

Assistant Foster Manager, Dog Placement (Volunter)

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. &nbsp;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.&nbsp; Advocacy In addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:<ul>	<li>Backyard breeding</li>	<li>Overpopulation and the importance of spay &amp; neuter</li>	<li>Chained animals</li></ul>Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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: As the Rehome Coordinator for Emergency Dog Placement, you’ll be essential in facilitating rapid, well-matched foster placements during emergencies. You’ll engage with fosters online, streamline transitions, and ensure meticulous recordkeeping—all with a sense of urgency and care. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul>	<li>Quick Response: Act on emergency dog placement requests within 12 hours.</li>	<li>Foster Identification: Find suitable foster homes by actively engaging with the organization’s Facebook group and related channels.</li>	<li>Transition Coordination: Connect fosters, manage changeovers, and ensure smooth communication during placements.</li>	<li>Recordkeeping: Keep detailed and accurate documentation of placements and communications up to date.</li></ul>SUPERVISION EXERCISED Number of direct reports: 0 SUPERVISION RECEIVED As part of Emergency Dog Placement Team and under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Manager, Emergency Dog Placement works independently as well as part of a team. WORKING CONDITIONS<ul>	<li>Remote</li>	<li>Training provided; a computer with a camera is required</li>	<li>The ability to volunteer Insert 3 hours min. per week</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; ATTRIBUTES<ul>	<li>Extensive Dog Experience: Hands-on experience with dogs is essential. A strong understanding of dog behavior, training techniques, and positive reinforcement methods is required.</li>	<li>Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with foster families, volunteers, and team members.</li>	<li>Reliability &amp; Accountability: Consistently follows through on responsibilities, showing dedication and dependability in a fast-paced environment.</li>	<li>Sound Judgment &amp; Decision-Making: Ability to assess applications and interview screenings with a keen eye for selecting high-quality foster candidates.</li>	<li>Empathy &amp; Compassion: Demonstrates care and sensitivity toward foster families and rescue dogs, ensuring a positive experience for all involved.</li>	<li>Multitasking &amp; Adaptability: Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a high-energy, rescue setting.</li>	<li>Resilience &amp; Composure: Maintains a calm, positive, and solution-focused approach, even in challenging or high-stress situations.</li>	<li>Passion for Rescue Work: Brings enthusiasm and commitment to the mission, inspiring others to actively support dog rescue efforts.</li>	<li>Strong Organizational Abilities: Highly detail-oriented with excellent coordination skills to keep on boarding processes streamlined and efficient.</li>	<li>Team-Oriented Mindset: Works collaboratively with a supportive, proactive attitude, ensuring a strong and cohesive foster program.</li>	<li>Problem-Solving &amp; Conflict Resolution: Skilled in handling sensitive conversations, asking the right questions, and providing clear guidance.</li>	<li>Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Google Meet, Google Sheets/Docs, Gmail) to manage communications and documentation.</li>	<li>Relationship-Building &amp; Professionalism: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships within the rescue network.</li></ul>What Fetch + Releash offers:<ul>	<li>Join a community of supportive dog lovers.</li>	<li>Training, resources, and guidance.</li>	<li>Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.</li>	<li>Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.</li>	<li>Exclusive virtual and in-person events for active volunteers only.</li></ul>We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment to volunteering 1yr with&nbsp;Fetch +Releash&nbsp; apply for this role. &nbsp;

Rehome Coordinator, Emergency Dog Placement Team(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. &nbsp;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 MissionAdoptionBy 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;AdvocacyIn addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:<ul><li>Backyard breeding</li><li>Overpopulation and the importance of spay &amp; neuter&nbsp;</li><li>Chained animals</li></ul>Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love.&nbsp;&nbsp;EducationA 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.&nbsp; 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:As an Intake Coordinator for Dog Placement, you will be the first point of contact for external intake cases including emergencies. Your role ensures rapid response, accurate recordkeeping, and seamless coordination between dogs in need and available fosters.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Intake Management: Respond to external intake cases within 12 hours&nbsp;of notification.</li><li>Foster Sourcing: Identify and reach out to suitable fosters by engaging with the organization’s Facebook group and other channels.</li><li>Placement Coordination: Facilitate clear communication between fosters and arrange smooth changeovers and transitions.</li><li>Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date intake and placement records, ensuring transparency and traceability.</li></ul>SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNumber of direct reports: 0SUPERVISION RECEIVEDAs part of Emergency Dog Placement Team and under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Manager, Dog Placement works independently as well as part of a team.WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>Remote</li><li>Training provided; a computer with a camera is required</li><li>The ability to volunteer 3 hours min. per week</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; ATTRIBUTES<ul><li>Extensive Dog Experience: Hands-on experience with dogs is essential. A strong understanding of dog behavior, training techniques, and positive reinforcement methods is required.</li><li>Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with foster families, volunteers, and team members.</li><li>Reliability &amp; Accountability: Consistently follows through on responsibilities, showing dedication and dependability in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Sound Judgment &amp; Decision-Making: Ability to assess applications and interview screenings with a keen eye for selecting high-quality foster candidates.</li><li>Empathy &amp; Compassion: Demonstrates care and sensitivity toward foster families and rescue dogs, ensuring a positive experience for all involved.</li><li>Multitasking &amp; Adaptability: Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a high-energy, rescue setting.</li><li>Resilience &amp; Composure: Maintains a calm, positive, and solution-focused approach, even in challenging or high-stress situations.</li><li>Passion for Rescue Work: Brings enthusiasm and commitment to the mission, inspiring others to actively support dog rescue efforts.</li><li>Strong Organizational Abilities: Highly detail-oriented with excellent coordination skills to keep on boarding processes streamlined and efficient.</li><li>Team-Oriented Mindset: Works collaboratively with a supportive, proactive attitude, ensuring a strong and cohesive foster program.</li><li>Problem-Solving &amp; Conflict Resolution: Skilled in handling sensitive conversations, asking the right questions, and providing clear guidance.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Google Meet, Google Sheets/Docs, Gmail) to manage communications and documentation.</li><li>Relationship-Building &amp; Professionalism: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships within the rescue network.</li></ul>What Fetch + Releash offers:<ul><li>Join a community of supportive dog lovers.</li><li>Training, resources, and guidance.</li><li>Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.</li><li>Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.</li><li>Exclusive virtual and in-person events for active volunteers only.</li></ul>We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment to volunteering 1yr with&nbsp;Fetch +Releash&nbsp; apply for this role.

Intake Coordinator, Dog Placement (Volunteer)

Program Coordinator – Region of Waterloo (one year contract) 

About Toronto Cat Rescue: 

Toronto Cat Rescue (TCR) is a volunteer-driven, registered charity that rescues over 2500 cats 
each year through the efforts of over 1,000 dedicated volunteers. TCR is not a shelter, but a 
network of foster homes that stretches throughout the Greater Toronto Area, and Region of 
Waterloo. We take in cats who are then socialized and housed in foster homes until they are 
ready for adoption. 

Reports to: Executive Director 

About the position: 

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of our Region of 
Waterloo (WR) chapter. This hands-on position is responsible for managing the WR volunteer 
centre facility, supporting rescue operations from intake to adoption in the WR area, while 
liaising with staff to standardize protocols. The ideal candidate is highly organized, 
compassionate, and experienced in working with animals and volunteers. 

As an organization with a large volunteer base, this role will be required to work outside of a 
traditional 9 – 5 work week. The demands of the role are greatest in the evenings and 
weekends; however, daytime duties are also required. The selected candidate must be willing to 
work flexible hours. During the busy season, hours worked beyond 37.5 per week will be 
negotiated as lieu time with the ED. 

Key Responsibilities: 

â Volunteer Centre Management: 
 Oversee the daily operations of the volunteer centre, ensuring it is clean, 
well-organized, and welcoming for both volunteers and cats. 

â Cat Intake &amp; Triage: 
 Assess incoming cats for health, behavior, and placement suitability; work with volunteer 
leads and fosters as needed to ensure proper care plans are in place. 
Good comprehension of empirical treatment aligned with rescue/shelter medicine best 
practises 

â Store Placement Coordination: 
 Assist in coordinating the placement and rotation of cats in partner retail locations for 
adoption visibility and care continuity. 


â Volunteer Recruitment &amp; Training: 
 Actively recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers to support various aspects of the 
rescue program, from cat care to administrative support. 

â Data Entry &amp; CRM Management: 
 Accurately input and update cat and volunteer records in the organization’s CRM 
system, ensuring timely follow-ups and reporting. 

â Transportation: 
Coordinate transportation with the assistance of Volunteer drivers to get cats to their next 
destination 

â Team Support: 
 Provide ongoing support to lead volunteers, staff members, and other internal 
stakeholders to maintain high-quality care and smooth program operations. 
 
Qualifications: 

â Post-secondary education in animal care discipline required (i.e. Animal Health 
â Technician or Veterinary Technology program). 
â Experience working or volunteering in animal rescue, shelter, or veterinary settings 

preferred 
â Strong organizational and multitasking skills 
â Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities 
â Proficient in using computers and CRM/database systems, including google suites 
â Ability to handle cats safely and compassionately, including those who may be fearful or 

stressed 
â Comfortable working weekends or evenings as needed 
â Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks related to cat care 
â This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation 

Other details 

Full time salary of $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year commensurate with level of education, 
credentials, and experience. TCR also offers paid vacation and a benefit plan. 

Approximately 20% of this position will occur remotely, and the position shares on-call duties 
with others. On-site work will be required 4 days per week and when there are large rescues, 
events, and other circumstances which include weekend duties. Travel to Toronto will be 
required throughout the year for staff meetings, large intakes, and Events 
 
Toronto Cat Rescue (TCR) is committed to becoming reflective of the communities we serve. 
We strongly encourage equity seeking groups to apply and self-identify. In accordance with The 
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are also committed to providing a 
barrier-free work environment and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants, upon 
request during the recruitment process. 


Please apply in confidence to: <a href="mailto:careers@torontocatrescue.ca" target="_blank">careers@torontocatrescue.ca</a> before at Aug 22, 2025
11pm

Toronto Cat Rescue

Program Coordinator - Region of Waterloo

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ol>	<li>Ensures the safe, timely and effective vaccination of the animals in VOKRA’s care by:	<ul>		<li>Working with fosters to schedule vaccination appointments on a timely basis. &nbsp;</li>		<li>Reporting vaccination details to the Vaccinations Team on a timely basis.</li>		<li>Maintaining current vaccination supply kits.</li>		<li>Doing a general health check of the cats at the foster’s home prior to administering the vaccine.</li>		<li>Reporting any concerns or issues related to the vaccination situation or experience to the Vaccination Team Lead.</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Ensures the ongoing safety of the cats in VOKRA’s care by:	<ul>		<li>Adhering to VOKRA Vaccination Protocol at all times.</li>		<li>Adhering to processes outlined in the Information and Guidelines for Vaccinators (Vaccinators’ Handbook).</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Provides additional support to the Vaccinations Team by: 	<ul>		<li>Training and mentoring vaccinator trainees as requested from time to time.</li>	</ul>	</li></ol> SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under the guidance and direction of the Vaccinations Team administrators, &nbsp;works independently as well as part of a team. Training of new volunteers is provided in situ by experienced vaccinators. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS<ul>	<li>The work is performed at the homes of the fosters.</li>	<li>Some local travel is required; the vaccinator may specify the geographic boundaries they would prefer to work within.</li>	<li>Occasionally at risk of being bitten, scratched, or injured by cats.</li></ul> HOURS OF WORK<ul>	<li>Self-paced within certain parameters; the vaccinator and the foster collaborate to find a mutually agreeable date and time.</li>	<li>Between 2 and 4 hours per week depending on the time of year and how many vaccination visits per week the volunteer is requested to conduct. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> EQUIPMENT<ul>	<li>The vaccination kits and supplies are provided by VOKRA (pickup at VOKRA’s Operations Centre).</li>	<li>Having access to a vehicle may be advantageous but is not a requirement.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in the following is critical:<ul>	<li>Basic cat husbandry and safe handling techniques.</li>	<li>Confidence in handling kittens/cats in a variety of situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Ability to carefully observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.</li>	<li>Calm demeanor, not easily flustered.</li>	<li>Good organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.</li>	<li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.</li>	<li>Taking the initiative to learn as not everything can be taught during training</li></ul> Previous experience in the following is preferred, but not required:<ul>	<li>Medical/Veterinary background</li></ul>

VOKRA - Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Volunteer Vaccinator - Cats & Kittens

Description As a Treasure Tails Volunteer you will report to the Store Manager, but will regularly liaise with fellow teammates to coordinate allocation of jewellery-related activities. Based on your field of expertise or area of interest, you may be involved in the identification, sorting, cleaning, Canadarding and/or pricing of jewellery (including watches). This position entails volunteering from home and local pick-up / drop-off / sorting of jewellery, as required, in addition to tidying and setting-up jewellery displays after store hours on Mondays. Time Commitment Based on the number and type of jewellery pieces donated and requiring handling, this volunteer’s hours will vary from several hours each week, to only a few hours each month, excluding the 2 to 3 hours every Monday instore after store-close. A minimum of commitment of 6 months is required. Roles and Responsibilities Depending on areas of interest, role and responsibilities may include:<ul>	<li>Liaising and meeting with Jewellery Team volunteers to sort donations into type and composition</li>	<li>Collecting and returning jewellery (to / from store or teammates’ homes)</li>	<li>Cleaning items</li>	<li>Adding new backs to earrings</li>	<li>Carding items for display</li>	<li>Pricing according to brand / designer, age, original value, resale value, etc.</li>	<li>Arranging in-store displays</li></ul>Qualifications<ul>	<li>18 years of age or older</li>	<li>A recent police check is required</li>	<li>Dependable and self-motivated</li>	<li>Has a strong work ethic</li>	<li>An interest in jewellery is ideal</li>	<li>Adheres to appropriate protocol, policies and procedures</li></ul>

Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Treasure Tails: Jewelery Team Volunteer

Description Reporting to the&nbsp;Humane Education Coordinator, the Pet&nbsp;Bereavement&nbsp;Volunteer&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;co-hosting&nbsp;a monthly Pet Bereavement Group,&nbsp;in&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;with Hospice Georgian Triangle,&nbsp;to support pet owners come to terms with the loss of their pet&nbsp;and to&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;the sharing of&nbsp;pet ownership experiences&nbsp;in an empathetic environment. Time Commitment One shift a&nbsp;month, on a day and time to be mutually determined with Hospice Georgian Triangle, at a venue in Collingwood or Wasaga.&nbsp;A minimum commitment of 6 months is&nbsp;required. Roles and Responsibilities<ul>	<li>Session preparation:&nbsp;	<ul>		<li>Collect GTHS signage, documentation and any other supplies required from Animal Centre&nbsp;</li>		<li>Ensure venue is clean, tidy and welcoming for attendee’s arrival&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Session wrap-up:&nbsp;	<ul>		<li>Tidy venue&nbsp;</li>		<li>Return GTHS property to Animal Centre, as appropriate&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Co-host Group with Hospice Georgian Triangle by assisting with planned activities and discussions&nbsp;	<ul>		<li>Hospice Georgian Triangle will lead and plan sessions, GTHS volunteers will provide support and friendly, non-judgemental, and empathetic connection for group participants&nbsp;</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Promote additional GTHS programs and services, as appropriate&nbsp;</li>	<li>Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications<ul>	<li>18 years of age minimum</li>	<li>A commitment to animal welfare and an understanding of the human-animal bond&nbsp;</li>	<li>Punctual and reliable&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Self-motivated&nbsp;</li>	<li>Empathetic&nbsp;</li>	<li>Discrete and maintains confidentiality&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Comfortable leading and participating in conversations that are emotionally charged and will include the topic of death&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills&nbsp;</li>	<li>Works cooperatively and effectively with others&nbsp;</li>	<li>Able to work&nbsp;independently and as part of a team&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of this volunteer role and of the organization&nbsp;</li>	<li>Willing to brainstorm and use creative skills to establish and grow this program&nbsp;</li>	<li>Experience as a counselor may prove useful&nbsp;</li>	<li>Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal safety&nbsp;</li>	<li>Own transportation&nbsp;</li></ul>Working Conditions:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>	<li>Physical demands of the position will include moving tables and chairs to set up venue and may include lifting / carrying of GTHS signage, banners and documentation&nbsp;</li>	<li>Gas and mileage are not reimbursable&nbsp;</li>	<li>Training will be provided by Hospice Georgian Triangle&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>

Pet Bereavement Volunteer

The GTHS Animal Hospital is one of the only accessible spay/neuter hospitals serving Bruce, Grey and part of Simcoe County that performs&nbsp;3,000 surgeries annually (an average of 50 surgeries per week), and subsidizing ~$770K in veterinary costs each year.To promote pet wellness and safety, 1,858 rabies vaccinations and 1,767 microchips are administered to GTHS animal residents and community clients on an annual basis.Description Reporting to the Director of Medicine and Hospital Registered Veterinary Technician, the Hospital Assistant Volunteer will be responsible for maintaining the Operating Room and prep area, as well as overseeing the maintenance and packing of surgical instruments. Time Commitment Weekday shift: 1-4pm. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required. Roles and Responsibilities<ul>	<li>Wash / sterilize surgical instruments (by hand and / or using the autoclave)</li>	<li>Make up surgical packs in line with the next day’s surgeries</li>	<li>Maintain an orderly Surgical Room and Prep Room	<ul>		<li>Disinfect / sterilize surgical equipment</li>		<li>Store surgical equipment and instruments appropriately</li>		<li>Clean and disinfect cages, surfaces, counter tops and surrounding areas</li>		<li>Clean floors</li>		<li>Dispose of garbage and recyclables</li>		<li>Perform washing up and laundry tasks (washing, drying and folding linens)</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Assist Hospital staff as required</li>	<li>Follow appropriate protocol, legislation and regulations</li></ul>Qualifications<ul>	<li>18 years of age minimum</li>	<li>Punctual and reliable</li>	<li>Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare</li>	<li>Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety</li>	<li>Self-motivated and energetic, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy</li>	<li>Able to work in a very fast paced environment</li>	<li>Excellent time management and organizational skills</li>	<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li>	<li>Works cooperatively and effectively with others</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul>	<li>Physical demands of the position include bending, some kneeling, and working with surgical grade cleaning products</li>	<li>Training will be provided</li></ul>

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