As an Assistant Foster Manager of Community Engagement, you will provide leadership to our Dog Sitting and Foster Coordinator team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor the Dogsitting Instagram page

• Support and connect with the dog sitting coordinators

• Repost dog sitting requests for foster dogs on the WhatsApp Chat as well as tagging potential dog sitters on Facebook

• Support with transport requests in the WhatsApp Community

• Promote events and dogs in care on community Facebook pages based on the dogs that are promoted on our Instagram

• Monitor for picture refresh and request when needed

• Assist with re-homes

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Dog experience a must!

• Must closely adhere to our policies and procedures

• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop

• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to remain calm and professional through challenging situations

• Ability to demonstrate good judgement

• Ability to think of the bigger picture, the larger team/community

• A self-starter

• Positive team-player

TIME COMMITMENT

• Varies depending on the number of dogs in care. Minimum 3-5 hours a week.

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, email your resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca and fill out the Volunteer Application above!

As the Assistant Foster Manager of Onboarding, you will provide leadership to the Foster Screening team, as well as communicate with fosters as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the entire foster application and foster onboarding process

• Ensure foster screenings are being processed in a timely manner by the team

• Provide guidance to foster screeners and inbox administrators with challenging applications

• Review all screening documentation provided by the foster screeners and be able to discern if further information is required

• Communicate with foster applicants when needed, in order to obtain clarity/additional information regarding their screening

• Work with the broader foster team (e.g., Foster Manager, other Assistant Foster Managers, Foster Coordinators)

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Dog experience a must

• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop your team

• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to demonstrate good judgment

• Must be comfortable communicating with foster applicants via email or phone/text

• Ability to have difficult conversations with foster applicants as needed

• Proficiency with technology and tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc.) or willingness to learn

TIME COMMITMENT

• 2-4 hours per week

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, email your resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca and fill out the Volunteer Application above!

The Digital Adoption Coordinators will work closely with the Digital Team Lead to help post adoptable dogs via our online platforms (Adoptapet.com and Petfinder.com) and website. This is a committed role and hours are dependent on intake schedule and current number of adoptables. On average, anticipated hours are anywhere from 3 - 5 hours per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Log on at least once per day to help post NEW adoptables (pictures and bios) to AdoptAPet.com, PetFinder.com, and the website.

• Repost current adoptables to AdoptaPet.com and PetFinder.com every week in order to bump them to the top of search results.

• Liaise with adoption manager, adoption coordinators, and photography manager to secure new photos and bio updates for stale profiles.

• Keep Google Sheets tracker up-to-date

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have personal computer

• Must be computer savvy with experience with cloud-based programs (e.g., Google Sheets, Google Drive, Gmail etc.)

• Photo editing experience is an asset

• Highly organized

• Passionate about finding furever homes for our adoptables

TIME COMMITMENT

• 3-5 hours per week with ability to check team messages (Facebook Messenger) at least once daily.

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, email your resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca and fill out the Volunteer Application above!

The Events Coordinator – Volunteer Recruitment 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 plan, organize, and execute the recruitment of volunteers for adoption, fundraising, and other events.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain strong relationships with Fundraising Lead and Events Team

• Assist with planning and executing adoption events, markets, festivals, and fundraising events

• Meet on a monthly basis to plan and organize upcoming events

• Solicit and identify volunteers to attend events

• Outline role of volunteers at given event

• Train volunteers on practices, common questions, and where they can direct community members to learn more about fostering, adopting, donating, and volunteering

• Organize group chats in WhatsApp to ensure all parties involved are added (e.g., Foster Coordinators, fosters, events team members, day of volunteers, and Fundraising Lead)

• Organize events materials (e.g., banner, business cards, flyers, etc.)

• Arrange for event materials to get to the event location or to day of volunteers before or day of event

• Arrange for event materials to get back to storage facility or holding volunteer after event

• Attend events on a regular basis as an event volunteer and to meet and connect with volunteers

• Seek out feedback from volunteers regarding successes and misses of events

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A dynamic personality and a passion for event planning

• Demonstrated skills in building relationships with volunteers

• Ability to multitask and work within a fast-paced environment

• Working knowledge of Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)

• 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, document, evaluate, and learn

• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure

• A positive, can-do mindset

TIME COMMITMENT

• Varies depending on the number of events planned in any given month

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

• Minimum 3-5 hours per week

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, fill out the Volunteer Application above!

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:

• Maintain strong relationships with Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Coordinators, and Events Team

• Meet on a monthly basis to assist in planning and organizing upcoming events

• Communicate with the Storage Team lead regarding donation needs on a monthly basis

• Maintain the Donations email inbox

  • Reply to emails in a timely manner

  • Arrange for donation pick ups

  • Direct in-kind donations to our storage facility

  • Maintain and update our donation needs on the emails automatic reply

• Maintain and update our donation needs on our website

  • Maintain the Events email inbox

  • Forward and tag emails for team members

  • Reply to emails in a timely manner

• Maintain and update the Events – Dogs in Care tab with new and adopted dogs on a weekly basis

• Maintain and update our Upcoming Events tab with event information on a weekly basis

• Maintain, update, and create our web page listings for upcoming events on a weekly basis

• Promote our upcoming events on our private Facebook groups

• Promote our upcoming events in targeted Facebook groups/pages

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, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)

• 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, can-do mindset

TIME COMMITMENT

• Minimum 3-5 hours per week

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, email your resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca and fill out the Volunteer Application above!

Foster and adoption phone screeners will help to match dogs to families by screening prospective fosters and / or adopters via a 60-75+ minute phone interview and a virtual home tour. To ensure we don't lose out on applications, the overall vibe of the team is fast paced and this role is best suited to people with an easy going attitude and a passion for rescue!  This is a committed role and volunteers must complete a minimum three interviews per month to remain on the team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reach out to the potential applicants within 12 hours of assignment to schedule the telephone interview.

• Complete the interview, virtual home visit, and reference checks within 72 hours of assignment.

• Ensure the appropriate documentation is completed and is uploaded to the database within 24 hours of the interview.

• Ensure our Google tracking sheet is kept up-to-date.

Required Skills

• MUST BE RELIABLE AND COMMITTED!  

• Must be computer savvy (experienced with Google Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Microsoft office, etc.) 

• Time management and detail oriented

• Problem solving skills (ability to go off script)

• Excellent communication skills and an outgoing and friendly personality.

• Must have some dog experience. Basic knowledge of dog behaviour/etiquette and positive reinforcement training required. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team

• Must have a passion for rescue and a “can do” attitude! 

 Time Commitment 

• 2-5 hours a week depending on the need and your availability.

• Must do 3 screens per month to maintain volunteer status.

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, email your resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca and fill out the Volunteer Application above!

While it’s often said that fosters are the backbone of our rescue, behind every amazing foster family is an equally amazing Foster Coordinator (FC). An FC’s primary role is to help our foster families navigate their foster journey from intake through to adoption. As an FC, you’ll wear many different hats from supporting with transitional challenges like potty training and leash walking, to providing emotional support when it’s time to say goodbye, and everything in between! As a team-based environment, you’ll be joining an established community of Foster Coordinators with whom you can bounce ideas off of and count on to support you when needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as primary contact for assigned foster families and follow up regularly to provide support where necessary

• Support Adoption Team by coordinating attendance of dogs at adoption events, ensuring completion of foster bios, and helping to coordinate photoshoots for the foster dog

• Ensure foster supplies such as crates, collar, and leashes are returned to us post-adoption

• Ensure foster families are well versed in and comply with our foster program policies, e.g., lost dog prevention

• Respond to non-urgent emails/phone calls within 12 hours, and emergencies situations immediately. If unable to respond in emergency situation, coordinate with other team members to ensure coverage

• Support intake team with placement of foster dogs into appropriate homes when needed

• Support vet team with coordinating transport of dogs to and from vetting appointments

• Ensure database is up-to-date and accurate at all times and perform other administrative tasks as assigned

• Uphold the rescues values during interactions with the public and other staff at all times

REQUIRED SKILLS

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

• Willingness to attend dog training seminars as hosted by the rescue

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrate empathy for foster families and compassion for the foster dogs

• 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

• Ability to handle potentially difficult or awkward conversations and ask appropriate questions to gather information

• Must be computer literate (e.g., Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, data entry, etc.

TIME COMMITMENT

• 3-5 hours per week

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, email your resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca and fill out the Volunteer Application above!

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a relationship with Events team lead and events coordinator – volunteer recruitment.

• 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 merch, 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

• Provide feedback regarding successes and misses of an event

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A dynamic personality, a passion for events and engaging with the community!

• Demonstrate a positive attitude, outgoing personality, and be approachable

• Ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure

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

• A positive, can-do mindset

TIME COMMITMENT

• Attend 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

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, fill out the Volunteer Application above!

The Online Auction Coordinator 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 Auction team, they will plan, seek out donors, and execute an online auction to raise funds for the rescue.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a strong relationship with the Fundraising lead and other auction team members

• Assist with planning and executing our online auction

• Maintaining the auction email inbox and replying to emails in a timely manner

• Solicit in-kind, monetary and gift certificate/card donations from community members and businesses that align with Fetch + Releash values

• Solicit pick-up locations throughout Toronto and GTA for auction winners

• Track donations including individuals/business received from, contact information, donation descriptions, logos, images, and tax receipt information

• Arrange for physical donations to be picked up/shipped before the start of the auction

• Upload items to auction platform

• Ensure accuracy of description, photos, and values of items

• Arrange for physical auction items to get to their winners through transport and pick ups

• Assist with sending digital auction items to their winners via email

• Communicate with donors, the success of the auction, and thank them for their contributions

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A dynamic personality and a passion for fundraising

• Experience in fundraising is an asset (but not mandatory)

• Demonstrated skills in building relationships with partners, donors, and prospects

• Ability to multitask and work within a fast-paced environment

• Working knowledge of Google Suite (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail, etc.)

• Organization skills for tracking donor/donation information

• Proactivity/self-starter. Ability to work autonomously while being aware of the importance of accountability

• Can set goals and priorities, create/implement action plans, document, evaluate, and learn

• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• A positive, can-do mindset

TIME COMMITMENT

• Commitment of 4-6 months (January to June) from the start to finish of the online auction

• Minimum 3-5 hours per week with more time commitment leading up to the launch of the online auction

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, fill out the Volunteer Application above!

Volunteer transporters will transport both dogs and supplies for the rescue in their personal vehicle. We have both short haul and long haul (cross border) opportunities available. If you’re only interested in staying local, that’s okay too! You get to choose what opportunities suit your interests and schedule.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A love for dogs!

• A valid drivers license and safe driving record

• Your own vehicle

• Proficiency in Google Maps

TIME COMMITMENT

• YOU decide how often to participate in transport requests.

We ask that only those who can make a long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch + Releash apply for this role. If you are interested, fill out the Volunteer Application above!