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, is a donation-based program aimed to ensure that pet food is more accessible for individuals and families who are in need. In 2023, the GTHS supported approximately 1,000 pets through the Pet Pantry Program and distributed 28,000 meals in the community. Last year, the Pet Pantry Program expanded to include 9 Community Depots in various locations: in Collingwood, The Town of the Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township. The service is strictly confidential. Description Reporting to the Community Programs Supervisor, 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/ |
| 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. Volunteers are assigned one shift a week (Tuesday or Thursday) and have a fixed morning or afternoon schedule. 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. Vacancy information is posted at the bottom of this window. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | Collingwood and surrounding communities |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Grey County ; Simcoe County ; Wasaga Beach 1 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 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |