Job Board > Volunteer Coordinator - Ontario SPCA & Humane Society
This is a Permanent, Full-time position.
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Opportunity
Position: We are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator at our York Region Animal Centre responsible for building
a vibrant team of engaged volunteers that support animal care, adoptions, fostering and general shelter
operations. Reporting to the York Animal Centre Manager and coordinating with our Volunteer Managers, the
Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and operation of the Markham Animal Adoption and
Education Centre (MAAEC) Satellite Adoption Program as well as the coordination of the York Animal Centre
Volunteer and Foster Program. This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of monthly
satellite adoption events, training a team of adoption volunteers, and reporting on process and outcomes of
volunteer onboarding and adoption initiatives.
A Typical Day
Adoption Events
• Coordinate monthly satellite adoption events ensuring adoptable pets are available and ready for the
event
• Work with volunteer managers to determine recruitment needs and train a team of 20-25 animal care
and adoption volunteers to run adoption events at our MAAEC location
• Work with community outreach to promote and be present onsite for adoption events to supervise
activities
Volunteer Coordination
• Working with the Ontario SPCA Volunteer Managers and York Centre Manager, build a thriving team of
150 animal centre volunteers that report to Animal Centre staff in the York Animal Centre
• Coordinate volunteer schedules, onboarding, training, and cohesion within the teams
Volunteer Management
• Coordinate the centre volunteer program including, training, scheduling and communications
• Prepares volunteer and co-op placement schedules in accordance with Centre needs.
• Ensures volunteer hours are recorded in the volunteer platform and maintains Better Impact Platform and
keeps all documentation up to date, in coordination with the Volunteer Manager.
Do You Have What it Takes?
• Volunteer supervision and management experience
• 1-3 years of experience community/event planning experience
• Interpersonal skills with established ability to provide feedback and coaching
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Certificate or College Diploma in Volunteer Management an asset
• Experience creating/facilitating adult training
• Ability to work on weekends at adoption events as required (1 Saturday per month)
Why You Should Join Our Team?
• Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing!
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid sick time
• 3 weeks of vacation after 3 years of service
• Predictable day time hours
• Onsite parking
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Katrin Schoenmair
York Region Animal Centre Manager
careers@ontariospca.ca
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
Please quote “Volunteer Coordinator” in the subject line.
Who We Are
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for over 150 years. The
Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value
all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families
together and do so through a variety of community support services.
