volunteer
opportunities
Fundraising/ Events Volunteers are the backbone of helping us join our rescue partners in helping to raise much-needed funding year-round. You will be asked to attend events for set-up, tear-down, selling merchandise, and interacting with our supporters.
Graphic Design Artists help with our social media. We need all creative hands on deck to spread the word and get others engaged!
Ambassadors help us secure and collect donations for events and fundraisers as needed, and can help with other admin tasks, such as designing e-newsletters or maintaining various records behind the scenes.
Board-Level Volunteers are folks who want to be as involved as possible. These are volunteers who are on committees, or working to join our Board of Directors. We are currently in need of a Volunteer Coordinator, Fund Developer, and Policy Writer.
PERKS OF BEING A VOLUNTEER
Your membership to Help a Buddy is FREE for every year you are an active volunteer.
EXPECTATIONS
Communication and collaboration are huge priorities for us! You should have a reliable means to communicate via email and technology in place to join the occasional zoom meeting.
There is no minimum time commitment! Volunteer jobs are assigned on an as-needed and as-available basis. Most volunteer commitments require approximately 2-3 hours for a single task, and you will determine how often your schedule allows for you to help out.
company
culture
Being part of Help a Buddy Fund means you fight for the underdog! You believe:
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All animals deserve to be free from harm inflicted by humans
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Pet adoption is preferable over using a breeder
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Senior animals require the same level of attention as those under one years old
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It is important to know the costs of pet care before getting a new pet
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Pets are just as important as children
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A pet is a long-term commitment and should receive outstanding care through all years of its life
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Humane euthanasia is a last resort for pain and behavourial management.
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Rescuers who help animals recover from past traumas, neglect, or injury, and work to find loving homes for these animals are equally contributing to a better world, regardless of their current knowledge or capacities
Help a Buddy Fund maintains a work environment that is huge on collaboration and reliable and consistent communication. We believe we are all stronger together and that many cogs create a smooth machine. We believe that sharing unique perspectives and listening to each other will make us better at what we do.
We love reliable team members. We love people who believe that a little goes a long way. We love people who will try their best, even when they have never done something before. We love people who are engaging with both humans and their pets. We love people who are introverts and have a keen eye for behind-the-scenes work. We love people who have large networks and a variety of skills with fresh, new ideas. We love people who want to sit at the back of the class and take on some grunt work while the idea guys work their magic. We love people who "fail upwards" and don't let one disappointing outcome wipe out their motivation. We love people who want to keep making a positive difference in the world.
membership
benefits
Your membership offers the following benefits:
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Discounts to fundraising events where applicable
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Invitation to all Annual General Meetings
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Voting rights at the AGM, including selection of our grant recipients
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Regular updates on the animals our organization has benefited
Volunteers receive a free membership for every year they are an active volunteer.
paid
membership
Don't have time to volunteer, but still want to show your support of the rescue community? Buy a membership to support our administrative costs. Memberships can be purchased for a flat rate of $20 per year. Once your application is accepted, you will be given payment instructions. We rarely turn away members, but if this is the case, you will be informed within 5 business days. Please be honest with your responses during your application process. We are not here to judge and this is not a test. However, we do want to ensure all members share the values of Help a Buddy Fund.