Pet Pantry Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Pet Pantry Volunteer
| Contact | Adrienne Thorp, Volunteer Program Manager, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 230; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
| Duties | The GTHS believes that pets deserve to stay with their families regardless of logistical or financial challenges faced by their parents. Access to Care programs support pets and their families through programs that work to make veterinary care more accessible, help battle food insecurity and provide temporary housing during crisis. The GTHS Pet Pantry Program, established in 2020, ensures that pet food is more accessible for individuals and families who are in need. Annually the GTHS is supporting more than 1,000 pets and pet owners through the Pet Pantry Program, and unfortunately this number continues to rise due to the economic uncertainty being faced by so many. The Pet Pantry Program includes 9 Community Depots in various locations: in Collingwood, The Town of the Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township, and deliveries to pet owners who are unable to travel to these depots. The service is strictly confidential. Description The Pet Pantry Volunteer is responsible for repackaging and/or collecting pet food and supplies from the Animal Centre for delivery to local Pet Pantry depots or pet owners’ homes, to assist members of our community who are temporarily unable to provide the day-to-day necessities for their pets. Pet Pantry bagging takes place on an as needed basis, and deliveries take place on Tuesdays and on Fridays.
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/gths-volunteer-positions/ |
| Benefits | Feel-good factor, interact with like-minded individuals at volunteer social events and meetings, AGM voting rights after 90 days' service |
| Clients | Pets and people in need in our surrounding communities who are currently facing hardship and need assistance with pet food and other supplies for their beloved animals. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Valid G2 driver’s license 18 years of age minimum A commitment to animal welfare and an understanding of the human-animal bond Punctual and reliable Self motivated Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal safety Able to work independently and as part of a team Works cooperatively and effectively with others Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of this volunteer role and of the organization Review and sign-off of the Animal Transport Guidelines / GTHS Van Use Agreement Own transportation Working Conditions: Physical demands of the position include lifting and carrying food with a potential maximum weight of 30lb / 13.6kg We recommend wearing closed toe shoes and clothing that has no sentimental value (ie. can get dirty) Gas and mileage is not reimbursable |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 6 months' commitment is required for all positions at the GTHS unless otherwise noted ; A minimum commitment of 6 months is required. Pet Pantry Volunteers are assigned one shift a week (Tuesday or Thursday) and have a fixed morning or afternoon schedule. We are currently recruiting 'back-up' to support these scheduled volunteers when they are unavailable. The length of time volunteered will depend on the volume of pet food to be repackaged, the distance of the collection/drop-off point and the number of deliveries required, but bagging is approximated at 1.5 hours, and loading and delivery time is approximated at 2 hours. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | Collingwood and surrounding communities |
| Number of Positions | Grey County ; Blue Mountains ; Simcoe County ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - Virtual (or in-person) |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Please note that gas, mileage, vehicle wear and tear are not covered by the GTHS. We are a non-profit with no government funding so are regrettably unable to provide reimbursement. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 28 Apr 2026 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | https://www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |