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Volunteer: Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling volunteers for our monthly events (Meet/Greets) and work with the Foster Coordinator to arrange appropriate kittens for attendance. Volunteer Coordinator will assist with interviewing new volunteer applicants.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling volunteers for our monthly events (Meet/Greets) and work with the Foster Coordinator to arrange appropriate kittens for attendance. Volunteer Coordinator will assist with interviewing new volunteer applicants.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V2C 1J7

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Foster

Foster families provide love, care, and a temporary safe place for our vulnerable cats and kittens to thrive. We provide all the food, supplies, and medical care needed. Experience is not required, all you need is a spare room or space to dedicate to your foster while they adjust. The foster placement can vary from a few days to a few months depending on the situation.  Requirements: the main foster must be 19+ years of age, landlord approval if renting and a dedicated space for the foster cats.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Foster families provide love, care, and a temporary safe place for our vulnerable cats and kittens to thrive. We provide all the food, supplies, and medical care needed. Experience is not required, all you need is a spare room or space to dedicate to your foster while they adjust. The foster placement can vary from a few days to a few months depending on the situation.  Requirements: the main foster must be 19+ years of age, landlord approval if renting and a dedicated space for the foster cats.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V2C 1J7

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fundraising Team

Fundraising/Event assistants - support the fundraising coordinator with planning & organizing events.


Grant Writer - research grant opportunities, write compelling proposals & meeting grant deadlines.


Social Media Manager - manage social media accounts, creating & scheduling content, & engaging online community.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Fundraising/Event assistants - support the fundraising coordinator with planning & organizing events.


Grant Writer - research grant opportunities, write compelling proposals & meeting grant deadlines.


Social Media Manager - manage social media accounts, creating & scheduling content, & engaging online community.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V2C 1J7

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fundraising Coordinators

Fundraising/Event Coordinators -planning & organizing fundraising events to help gather donations for vet bills. Eg. Bottle drives, online silent auctions or pub nights. Communicate/coordinate with volunteer coordinator to organize volunteers for events.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Fundraising/Event Coordinators -planning & organizing fundraising events to help gather donations for vet bills. Eg. Bottle drives, online silent auctions or pub nights. Communicate/coordinate with volunteer coordinator to organize volunteers for events.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V2C 1J7

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Team

MEDICAL TEAM

Volunteers will vaccinate and do medical/health checks of cat(s) at foster homes. Vaccinate at 164 Nicola Street or at Foster’s home. Answer foster questions re: medical concerns. Assess cat(s) and communicate with team when veterinary care is needed.

Requires medical/veterinary background.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

MEDICAL TEAM

Volunteers will vaccinate and do medical/health checks of cat(s) at foster homes. Vaccinate at 164 Nicola Street or at Foster’s home. Answer foster questions re: medical concerns. Assess cat(s) and communicate with team when veterinary care is needed.

Requires medical/veterinary background.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V2C 1J7

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Foster Assistants

Assistants will assist the coordinators with interviews, home checks & supporting the foster parents.

Driving is also a part of this role involving a variety of hours, flexibility and reliability. Driving cats to/from the vet, delivering cats and/or supplies to fosters.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Assistants will assist the coordinators with interviews, home checks & supporting the foster parents.

Driving is also a part of this role involving a variety of hours, flexibility and reliability. Driving cats to/from the vet, delivering cats and/or supplies to fosters.

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V2C 1J7

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Foster Coordinators

Foster Coordinators are responsible for foster homes, help manage kittens and support foster parents. Arranging new kitties for the home once kittens are adopted. Interview potential fosters to ensure they will provide safe, enriching and happy homes for BBKR kittens. House checks prior to approval. Ke track of when fosters are away. Arrange transfer of cats to pet stores/others. Communicate with Adoption team to help best fit for cat(s).

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Foster Coordinators are responsible for foster homes, help manage kittens and support foster parents. Arranging new kitties for the home once kittens are adopted. Interview potential fosters to ensure they will provide safe, enriching and happy homes for BBKR kittens. House checks prior to approval. Ke track of when fosters are away. Arrange transfer of cats to pet stores/others. Communicate with Adoption team to help best fit for cat(s).

Partner: Better Beginnings Kitten Rescue Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No