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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:The Volunteer Engagement – Virtual Events Lead will play a pivotal role in designing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality virtual events that foster connection, learning, and volunteer engagement. This role requires professional experience in virtual events or volunteer management and engagement leadership, strong organizational skills, and a passion for creating meaningful volunteer experiences in an online environment.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Plan, lead, and facilitate virtual events (webinars, training, workshops, volunteer appreciation gatherings).</li><li>Manage technical setup and troubleshoot during events.</li><li>Collaborate with the team to align events with volunteer engagement goals.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for event participants.</li><li>Track attendance, gather feedback, and report on outcomes.</li></ul>SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNumber of direct reports: 1-3SUPERVISION RECEIVEDAs part of volunteer engagement team and under the guidance and direction of the Volunteer Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>Remote</li><li>Participate in virtual &nbsp;team meetings</li><li>Available to volunteer about 1–2 hours per week, possibly up to 3 hours at the start depending on event needs.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; ATTRIBUTES&nbsp;<ul><li>2 yrs min. professional experience leading virtual events or volunteer engagement, including end-to-end planning, coordination, facilitation, and post-event evaluation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide, motivate, and support volunteers or team members in a collaborative online environment.</li><li>Comfortable hosting in a virtual setting – confident speaking on camera in front of an audience to introduce facilitators and sessions.</li><li>Proficiency with virtual event and collaboration platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, with the ability to manage breakout rooms, screen sharing, and engagement tools.</li><li>Proficient in Google Suite (Google Meet, Sheets, Docs, Gmail) with strong technical and organizational capabilities.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse groups.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Reliable, committed, and adaptable, demonstrating professionalism and accountability in all interactions.</li><li>Positive and calm under pressure, maintaining focus and a solutions-oriented approach in stressful situations.</li><li>Dynamic personality with a passion for leadership, volunteerism, community engagement, and rescue work.</li><li>Collaborative team player who works well independently while fostering inclusion and shared success.</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+ to volunteering with&nbsp;Fetch +Releash&nbsp; apply for this role.

Fetch + Releash Dog Rescue

Virtual Events Lead, Volunteer Engagement 

ROLE OVERVIEW DIRECTOR MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS &amp; PUBLIC RELATIONS About us&nbsp; The Volunteer Well is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, compassionate society by directly connecting volunteers ("givers") with individuals in need ("receivers"). Through an innovative direct-source volunteering model, we empower individuals, strengthen families, and unite communities, especially those facing systemic barriers such as women, seniors, new immigrants, low-income individuals, and marginalized groups. Our mission is carried out through an online digital portal (Generosity Hub), impactful inclusive programs and events, partnerships with businesses and philanthropists, and advocacy for generosity as a force for social change. By breaking down traditional barriers to support and promoting a culture of giving and receiving, we envision a world where kindness, justice, and human connection thrive.Why join us? By joining The Volunteer Well, you will:<ul>	<li>Be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening communities and fostering human connection.</li>	<li>Build meaningful relationships and connect with like-minded individuals.</li>	<li>Make a real impact while giving back to the community.</li>	<li>Enjoy a sense of fulfillment by contributing to a cause that promotes inclusivity and support for those in need.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Role overview The Director of Communications, Marketing &amp; Public Relations is a strategic and governance role that offers oversight and advisory support for all aspects of the charity’s external communications, digital marketing, and public relations. In this role, the Director ensures that all communications and marketing initiatives are aligned with The Volunteer Well’s mission, vision, and values, and that they effectively promote the charity’s initiatives to a diverse range of audiences. While providing strategic leadership, the Director does not directly manage day-to-day execution but serves as an advisor and resource for both the Board and the Communications/Marketing team.Key Responsibilities Governance &amp; Strategic Oversight<ul>	<li>Provide expert guidance in formulating and refining communications, marketing, and public relations strategies that align with nonprofit best practices and support the charity’s goals.</li>	<li>Advise on the development and adjustment of communication policies, digital marketing practices, and media outreach protocols to ensure consistency, inclusivity, and legal compliance.</li>	<li>Work closely with the Board, attending designated board meetings and offering strategic input on communications-related decisions.</li></ul>Operational Communications &amp; Marketing Support<ul>	<li>Collaborate with the CEO and the communications/marketing team to craft comprehensive strategies for enhancing visibility across digital platforms, traditional media, and community outreach.</li>	<li>Oversee the planning and execution of media outreach, press releases, and event coordination, ensuring messaging consistency and timeliness.</li>	<li>Support the formulation of crisis communications protocols and manage media inquiries to uphold the reputation and integrity of the organization.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Role Boundaries<ul>	<li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and the communications/marketing team, providing recommendations without assuming direct operational control.</li>	<li>Ensure that strategies and initiatives are executed in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external partners, and board members, while respecting established governance frameworks.</li>	<li>Clearly delineate advisory responsibilities from day-to-day management, ensuring operational execution remains within the purview of the designated teams.</li></ul>Policy &amp; Process Development<ul>	<li>Lead efforts to review, develop, and refine policies governing public relations, digital marketing, and content dissemination.</li>	<li>Advise on the creation and optimization of digital marketing strategies—including SEO, social media, and website management—to boost online presence.</li>	<li>Ensure that all communications and marketing processes meet current nonprofit standards and legal requirements while supporting structural scalability and inclusivity.</li></ul>Fundraising &amp; Sustainability Commitment<ul>	<li>Contribute to the organization’s financial sustainability by actively supporting fundraising initiatives. This includes leveraging media relationships, personal networks, and communications channels to promote funding opportunities.</li>	<li>Help ensure that the organization’s marketing expenditures and resource allocations are in line with overall board expectations and fiduciary responsibilities.</li></ul>Time Commitment &amp; Expectation<ul>	<li>Term: Director of Marketing, Communications &amp; Public Relations is a minimum of a 3-year term, with the option for renewal for a further term upon expiry.</li>	<li>Monthly and Annual Commitment: At least 8 hours per month devoted to board-level meetings, strategic consultations, and advisory support, committee consultations, as well as additional strategic sessions with CEO/ teams as necessary.</li>	<li>Board Meeting Participation: Attend at least 4 out of 6 virtual board meetings per year, as well as additional strategic sessions as necessary.</li>	<li>Active Engagement: Remain actively involved with both strategic planning and oversight of communications and marketing initiatives, without being involved in day-to-day operations.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul>	<li>Experience: Senior-level expertise in communications, digital marketing, or public relations, ideally with a background in the nonprofit sector.</li>	<li>Strategic Insight: A proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies.</li>	<li>Advisory Skills: Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance and collaborate effectively with leadership teams while maintaining clear role boundaries.</li>	<li>Commitment to Inclusion: A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a personal alignment to The Volunteer Well’s mission and values.</li>	<li>Fundraising Acumen: Experience in leveraging communications for fundraising efforts and supporting broader financial sustainability.</li></ul>Lived experience and Diversity Statement The Volunteer Well is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, newcomers, persons with disabilities, low-income families, and other equity-deserving groups. We recognize that lived experience is a valuable asset and will be considered where applicable to the role. &nbsp;

The Volunteer Well

DIRECTOR MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS  & PUBLIC RELATIONS

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: Our volunteer foster families are the backbone of the Rescue. Behind this amazing foster community is an equally amazing team of volunteers, led by a Foster Manager. The Foster Manager (FM) will work closely with the Assistant Foster Managers (AFMs) to support the day-to-day management of the “Foster Team”.&nbsp; As the FM, you’ll wear many different hats from supporting the Assistant Foster Managers, Foster Coordinators, Alumni Dogsitting Coordinators and Fosters to helping with administrative tasks and everything in between! This is a core team role and requires a committed individual willing and able to be “on” (within reason) daily. Reporting into the Fetch + Releash Partners, the Foster Manager has oversight of the Foster Screeners, Foster Coordinators, Behavioural Support, Transport and Alumni Dogsitting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul>	<li>Provide strategic direction to ensure Foster team is structured appropriately to provide sustainable support</li>	<li>Provide monthly reporting to the Partners</li>	<li>Foster Management Support:</li>	<li>Tag-team with AFMs to respond to FC questions in official team channels (i.e. Slack).</li>	<li>Tag-team with AFMs to respond to questions from other teams i.e adoption, vetting, events,&nbsp; etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>	<li>Tag-team with AFMs to respond to and action/resolve escalations from within the foster team and other teams within the rescue</li>	<li>Oversee and actively participate in the foster dog rehome process</li>	<li>Tag-team with AFMs to review and approve new/approved fosters and dogsitters into social media communities and WhatsApp group chats</li>	<li>Foster Coordinator Team Support:	<ul>		<li>Monitor dogs on behavioral/medical holds</li>		<li>Coach AFMs and FCs through difficult situations/conversations with their fosters</li>		<li>Helping FCs brainstorm ways to promote harder to adopt dogs</li>		<li>Follow up with FCs on lost dog prevention concerns brought to our attention (i.e. improperly fitted collar, dog off leash)</li>		<li>Conduct calls with fosters as needed</li>		<li>Rescue Support:</li>		<li>Liaise with Adoptions team, Events team, Vetting, Photography, Intake team, Volunteer team, Supply team as needed</li>		<li>Attend team meetings&nbsp;</li>	</ul>	</li>	<li>Be visible on Fetch + Releash’s social media (liking, commenting, sharing)</li>	<li>Nominate volunteers for Volunteer of the Week</li>	<li>Maintain ownership and control entitlements to applications and social media accounts</li>	<li>Uphold the Rescue’s values during interactions with the foster community, volunteers and the public at all times.&nbsp;</li></ul>SUPERVISION EXERCISED Number of direct reports: 10+ SUPERVISION RECEIVED As part of Foster Team and under the guidance and direction of the Managing Partners, 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>10 hours per week min.</li>	<li>Flexible schedule required</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; ATTRIBUTES<ul>	<li>Dog experience a must! Basic knowledge of dog behavior/training preferred. Must be positive reinforcement based.</li>	<li>Management experience</li>	<li>Proven leadership skills</li>	<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>	<li>Demonstrate empathy for foster families and compassion for the foster dogs</li>	<li>Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment</li>	<li>The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations</li>	<li>A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!</li>	<li>Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail</li>	<li>A team player attitude</li>	<li>Ability to handle potentially difficult or awkward conversations and ask appropriate questions to gather information</li>	<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li>	<li>Must be reliable &amp; committed</li>	<li>Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships</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. &nbsp;

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