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Join our volunteer team!
We are a 100% Volunteer-run organization.
This allows us to put every penny we receive back into giving these dogs and cats a second chance at life!
Without people like you, and those already on our team, we could not make the huge impact we continue to make.
Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
There's a few different ways you can be on our volunteer team...
1
Core Volunteer
This means you have a specific role on our team and you're dedicated to fulfilling your duties on a regular basis.
You are able to contribute 3-5 hours weekly (on average), including checking your BATM email and team messages daily.
Joining our core team has many benefits including hands-on training opportunities, merch discounts, adoption discounts, and more!
2
Casual Volunteer
This means that you contribute your time and efforts when you're available to (often in-person rather than remotely).
Whether it's taking a dog to their vetting appointment and back to their foster, helping us sell merch at a Pet Expo, or taking photos and videos of fosters, sign up when you can!
Joining our casual team is a great way to get started in the world of animal rescue!
3
Fostering
If you want a more hands-on experience and have a home suitable for a dog or cat - consider fostering!
Opening your home to an animal in need could save their life!
You'll get the support of our BARK Counsellors the whole time, supplies provided, vetting and expenses covered.
No experience necessary!
See more information HERE.
Current Openings
REMOTE
BARK COUNSELLOR
Our BARK team is need of more Counsellors! Whether it's fosters or adopters, our counsellors are the support line as well as the communications expert.
This role is 100% remote and requires a computer not just a mobile device/tablet.
Responsibilities Include:
● Interviewing applicants for dogs on your roster
● Counsel fosters during their foster period by providing resources, guidance, and acquiring updates
● Keep records up-to-date
● Correspond effectively and timely through email communications with foster, adopters, and team members
● Continued training on dog behaviours and training techniques (remote options available)
The Ideal Candidate:
● Quick Learner
● Professional, clear, and quick communication
● Team Player
BONUS:
● You have rescue or dog behaviour knowledge/experience
*All training provided
~5 hours per week
See More...
REMOTE/IN-PERSON
EVENT COORDINATOR
Calling all social butterflies! Help plan in-person and virtual events for the purpose of raising funds and awareness for our animal rescue!
On-site attendance is not mandatory but would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities Include:
● Ideate events with team members
● Plan in-person events with venues and partners
● Plan virtual events
● Correspond professionally with all event contacts
The Ideal Candidate:
● Approachable with customer service skills
● Organized with attention to detail
● Ability and willingness to advocate for our animals in-person
● Cash handling (an asset)
BONUS:
● Event planning experience
● Connections to businesses/venues in Southwestern Ontario
● Access to reliable transportation
*All training provided
~3 hours per week + event attendance
See More...
REMOTE
REFERENCE COORDINATOR
Our team is looking for an administrator with initiative to complete personal and veterinarian reference checks for our foster and adoption applicants!
Remote position. Must be available during the day to make phone calls to Vet clinics.
Responsibilities Include:
● Email personal references to fill out the reference form
● Follow-up as needed
● Call veterinarian clinics to get a reference
● Follow-up as needed
● Track communications
● Pass or fail references based on your assessment
The Ideal Candidate:
● Good communication skills
● Willingness to learn
● Availability and flexibility to respond to emails within 24hrs
●Availability to call veterinarian offices during their business hours
*All training provided
~3 Hours per week
See More...
REMOTE
SOCIAL MEDIA CREATOR
This role is remote. 24-48hr turnaround availability would be a HUGE asset.
Responsibilities Include:
● Ideate posts/stories/reels for social media with the media team
● Create graphics for assigned tasks
● Write captions for posts
The Ideal Candidate:
● Organized with attention to detail
● Able to meet deadlines
● Creative eye for design
BONUS:
● Experience with Canva
● Social media trends experience
● Social Media creator/manager experience
*All training provided
~5 hours per week
See More...
Calling all creatives! We're looking to add graphic creators to our media team! If you have an eye for design and trends, and can create engaging content - apply now!
REMOTE
EVENT ADMIN
This is a 100% remote position.
Responsibilities Include:
● Add and update events in the Google Calendar
● Create Facebook events
● Update website with event information
● Coordinate event volunteers
● Wrap up events and organize event media
● Update inventory
The Ideal Candidate:
● Organized with attention to detail
● Proactive
● Great communication
BONUS:
● Experience with GSuite/Wix/Square
● Experience with Canva
*All training provided
~ 3 hours per week
See More...
Looking for a super organized and proactive admin to join our Events team and make sure our calendar of events is up-to-date and the whole team is in the know!
IN-PERSON
CASUAL TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER
Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving with animals.
Responsibilities Include:
● Safely transport dogs/cats from foster homes to the vet (Mississauga) and back
● Transport dogs from the airport to their new foster home
● Transport Supplies and Donations from point A to B
*Fosters are located all across SWO, but we have a heavier presence in London, Burlington, and Hamilton.
The Ideal Candidate:
● Safe driver with reliable vehicle
● Organized with attention to detail
● Comfortable handling animals
BONUS:
● Available during Weekday business hours (for vetting transports - not mandatory)
*All training provided
~ As often as you'd like
See More...
Transport volunteers are always needed here at BATM! If you have a car, enjoy driving, and live in Southwestern Ontario - this is a great and flexible role to transport dogs, cats, and supplies!
IN-PERSON
CASUAL EVENT VOLUNTEER
Most events happen in :
- London - Hamilton - Burlington
Some Events Happen In:
- Toronto - Waterdown - Kitchener - Surrounding Areas
Responsibilities Include:
● Help Set up/tear down
● Greet and interact with customers
● Sales/Cash handling
● Interacting with animals
The ideal Candidate:
● Ability to stand for duration of event
● Willing to work rain or shine at outdoor events
● Willing to advocate for our animals in-person
BONUS:
● Cash-handling experience
● Retail/customer service experience
*All training provided
~ When ever you're available
See More...
Event volunteers are always needed here at BATM! If you have a car or reliable transportation, love talking to people, have great customer service skills, join now!
REMOTE
BIO/BLOG WRITER
This is a 100% remote position. Bio writers ideally have a turn around time of 24-28hrs.
Responsibilities Include:
● Writing bios and keeping them up to date with images
● Writing blog posts and formatting them
● Interviewing adopters for success stories
● Ideate blog post topics
● Track efforts
The Ideal Candidate:
● Organized and can meet deadlines
● Great writing skills and grammar
● Creative
BONUS:
● Experience writing
● Experience with Wix
*All training provided
~ 3 hours per week
See More...
Our writing team is always in need of creative writers to help write amazing bios and blog posts to help our animals get adopted, provide resources for our fosters and adopters, and share success stories!
REMOTE
PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR
Remote position.
Responsibilities Include:
● Connect with businesses and individuals to partner with BATM
● Implement the affiliation/kickback/fundraiser
● Follow-up as needed
● Track communications and efforts
● Cultivate relationship over time
The Ideal Candidate:
● Good communication skills
● Outgoing
● Great communication skills
BONUS:
● Fundraising experience
● Partnership/Sales experience
*All training provided
~3-5 hours per week
See More...
We are looking for partnership coordinators to develop relationships with businesses and individuals within Ontario with us, BATM, for the betterment of the animals in our care!
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