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Volunteer

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew

Pawsitive Match is volunteer based and we rely on our volunteers to be successful. We greatly appreciate any and all of the help we receive.

You can help by volunteering your time and energy with us by fostering a dog or cat, fundraising, advertising, training, grooming, transporting, helping out the adoption and foster teams, or whatever else your talent may be.

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WestJet Volunteers

We can always use help from WestJet employees to transport dogs from Los Angeles and various other locations. We would also be grateful for any buddy passes donated. If you are able to help, please send us an email.

Flight Escorts

We are always looking for flight escorts flying with WestJet, Air Transat or Alaska Airlines to help dogs get to (or across) Canada to begin their new lives. By escorting a dog, you’re not only saving that precious life, but the one who can be saved because of the freed up space at the shelter! Visit our Flight Escort page for more info.

Apply to Volunteer

For more information on the positions currently available or general volunteering questions, please contact the Volunteer Team at volunteer@pawsitivematch.org. If you choose to volunteer with us, great! Please fill out and submit the application below.

Listed below are the main groups within Pawsitive Match. Volunteers are always needed to care for the dogs and cats at our private shelter facility, to transport animals, or help out at events. There may be more than one person assigned to each position, so you do not necessarily need to commit to all of the duties required to fulfill a position.

Volunteers must be 18 years old to volunteer at our shelter. For our pet store cat cuddling program, minors must be at least 16 years old and must be accompanied by an adult who has been approved to volunteer. Only the adult can fill out the volunteer application where they can make a note of the name and age of the minor volunteering with them.

  • Finance Team (currently no vacancies) 
    • prepare monthly donor reconciliations,
    • maintain donor master records,
    • prepare tax receipts in accordance with CRA regulations,
    • correspond with the donors to sustain Pawsitive relationships  (i.e. thank you cards),
    • perform monthly financial analysis.
  • Adoption Application Processing (currently no vacancies)
    • review online adoption applications
    • communicate via email with potential applicants
    • perform phone interviews with potential applicants
    • coordinate meet & greets between applicant and foster animal/foster family
    • complete reference checks as required
  • Foster Application Processing (currently no vacancies)
    • review online foster applications
    • communicate via email with foster applicants
    • perform phone interviews with foster applicants
    • complete reference checks as required
  • Medical Team (currently no vacancies)
    • set up medical requisitions for vet visits
    • keep track of incoming medical records
    • ensure dogs and cats receive required medical attention
  • Shelter Team (Always accepting applications)
    • Shelter Coordinators: coordinate shifts for shelter team, ensure shelter space and supplies are utilised and animals are cared for
    • help care for dogs and cats currently being housed at our private shelter facility (NE Calgary off 32nd Ave)
    • walk, feed and play with dogs, feed, cuddle and play with cats, and general cleaning tasks
    • Three 2hr daily shifts available: 8am, 12pm, 7pm (volunteers must commit to 2 shifts per month)
  • Cat Cuddlers (Always accepting applications)
    • visit our partner retailers around the city
    • refresh living area for adoptable cats in store (linens, food, water)
    • provide love, playtime and break from cat condo
  • Volunteer Application Processors (currently no vacancies)
    • communicate with all new volunteer applications
    • maintain volunteer spreadsheet (input volunteer info, etc.)
    • communicate with volunteers when various committees request a certain need
  • Supply Storage & Organization (currently no vacancies)
    • organize supplies and donations on a regular basis at the shelter facility
    • possibly store some supplies
    • request donations when needed
  • Transport Team (Always accepting applications)
    • transport dogs and/or cats to the vet from our shelter facility
    • transport dogs and/or cats to the vet if foster cannot take a dog or cat
    • pick up donations from various locations in Calgary
    • transport dogs and/or cats to adoption events or partner pet stores
    • pick up dogs arriving at the Calgary Airport and take them to our shelter facility
    • transport dogs, cats & supplies to/from various locations in Alberta, as needed
  • Event Team (Always accepting applications)
    • organize and coordinate fundraising, foster and adoption events
    • event help (set up, organize, discuss PMRF and what we do to the public)
  • Marketing Team (Currently Accepting Applications)
    • plan and execute marketing campaigns to increase adoptions and donations
    • create digital marketing content for social media and website
    • professional photography of dogs and cats in care
    • professional videography of dogs and cats in care
    • research and apply for corpporate sponsorships

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Board Member & Coordinator Positions

Looking to get more involved? In addition to our ongoing volunteers needs listed above, we occasionally have specific board member or coordinator volunteer positions that we are looking to fill.

Openings

Grant Writer

Please email your interest to: volunteer@pawsitivematch.org

Coordinators

Shelter Coordinator (0 Openings)

Board Member Positions

Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation has a working Board of Directors run entirely by volunteers. The Board of Directors oversees all aspects of the operation of the rescue. As a board member for an animal rescue, you will make a significant impact in the lives of many animals, while having the opportunity to develop valuable leadership and decision-making skills.

Please email your interest with a copy of your resume to: board@pawsitivematch.org

Events Director

Foster Coordinator (1 Opening)

Intakes Coordinator (1-2 Openings)

If you are interested in applying for one of the positions listed above and you are not currently a volunteer with Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation, you will need to start by filling out a volunteer application here.

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