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Time Commitment: 2-5 hours weekly, possibly more during peak program initiatives

Direct Report: Program Manager: Project Prevention (Jenna, interim)

About the role: Save Our Scruff (SOS) prioritizes overpopulation of dogs in need by dedicating time, resources and education towards Spay & Neuter Initiatives. While this is something we have done since 2015, we are just now looking to build out a volunteer role to solely manage this work. Last year, SOS travelled to Mexico and Manitoba to participate in spay and neuter clinics, while also sponsoring two more programs remotely.

The first element of this role will be to help build out the process guide to planning initiatives from both a sponsorship and participation lens. This would involve talking to a few team members that currently work on these activities. The volunteer would take notes and create a process guide. They would also shadow these individuals through the next few initiatives.

Some of the responsibilities will include managing budgeting, planning trips out of province or out of the country, strategizing fundraising/marketing elements to the program as well as finding volunteer support for upcoming initiatives. This may involve working with a variety of team members within SOS, and also our rescue partners. You would also be responsible for tracking impact.

After first working on documentation, workflows and shadowing initial trip plannings, there will be opportunities to discuss further development of the team which would include creating role descriptions and supporting with onboarding new volunteers.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with SOS team members and rescue partners to document existing workflows for spay/neuter initiatives
• Create a detailed process guide to support future planning and execution of these programs
• Shadow experienced team members through upcoming initiatives to gain program insight
• Lead the planning and logistics for out-of-province and international trips, which includes, but is not limited to; travel, on the ground transportation, accommodations, itinerary creation & management, group meals, volunteer screening, supplies, shipments, merch, pre-trip orientation (virtual or in-person)
• Attend at least 1 trip in 2026 to learn the on-ground logistics. Trips are at the volunteers expense and usually cost roughly $1,500 or less depending on location.
• Tax Receipts can be provided for most expenses
• Help manage and track program budgets
• Support marketing and fundraising efforts tied to specific initiatives
• Coordinate with volunteers and staff to ensure adequate support for each program
• Track and report on program impact (e.g., number of animals treated, volunteer engagement, etc.)
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, sustainability, and outreach, which may include developing further volunteer roles and helping onboard new team members

What we're looking for:

• Experience in project coordination, logistics, or nonprofit programming (professional or volunteer-based)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills — you’re proactive and reliable
• Comfortable managing multiple moving parts and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, and basic budgeting software
• Interest in animal welfare and a shared passion for SOS’s mission
• Bilingual (especially English/Spanish) is an asset, but not required
• Previous experience with SOS or our international programs is a bonus, but not required

Why it matters: Spay and neuter programs are one of the most sustainable ways we can reduce overpopulation and suffering. By helping us build and scale this work, you’ll play a direct role in creating long-term impact for communities, rescue partners, and most importantly the dogs we serve.

TORONTO MERCHANDISE PICK-UP HUB

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We're looking for someone to help us host a Toronto pick up spot without the red box on this map, ideally In the centre of it.

Reponsibilities include:

• Picking up orders from Lakeview Animal Hospital or Clarkson area 2-4 times a month. Weekly is ideal especially around holidays, bi-weekly in some cases work, especially for slower months. Usually 1-5 orders a week, more in Nov-Dec.
• Replying to an email connecting you with the customer to arrange their PU time. Depending on your situation, that could be a porch pick up or hand off.
• Having a car and porch are ideal for the tasks mentioned above.

Action Required: If interested, please fill in our application form to move forward with next steps and tell us why you think you’d make a great fit! We also recommend attaching a resume, because, why not?!

TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER

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Time Commitment: Completely up to you! The awesome part of being a Transport Volunteer is you will receive requests for transport needs via email – if it works for you sign on up! If not, all good, maybe the next one will.

Role Overview: Work with the SOS team to safely transport rescue dogs from Pearson Airport, vetting appointments in Mississauga or foster home transfers throughout Toronto, Burlington, Hamilton, Guelph, Mississauga and many other Southern ON locations like King City, Kitchener/Waterloo, Owen Sound, Kawarthas… we're all over.

In this role you’ll be required to use your car/truck/van to transport dogs and/or supplies such as crates, to where they need to go! We want to make sure transporting goes as smoothly as possible (for the dogs AND you) so we’re definitely looking for someone that knows a thing or two about responsibility and clear communication. Our top priority is safety, so you’ll need to be able to secure dogs in your vehicle as you transport them (we will show you how!) This role can require contact (your choice dependent on comfort/task sign ups) with our sweet (and some times nervous) scruffs so you’ll need to be comfortable handing dogs. No surprise there! If you’ve got some extra time and energy and think this role is right for you, please sign up! Oh and you get to join a community of SOS Transport Volunteers! All new transporters will go through a 30 minute online training session where you can also ask any questions you have.

General Skills:

• Communication, responsible and reliable
• Car with climate control and a valid driver’s license
• Bonus points if you have previous experience calmly meeting and support dogs

Bonus points if you have:

• If you have a large vehicle! You're a rare commodity
• Like late night or early morning transports... our airport visits are usually for night owls or early birds
• Travel through Mississauga often (Cawthra exit). That is one of our main hubs for supplies as well as our vet office for all the scruffs
• Are in North York often – supply pick up/drop offs are often at our North York storage containers