Marketing Volunteers

Do you have experience in marketing? Then we want you! All of our activities, particularly our sanctuary programs rely heavily on fundraising and marketing from staff and volunteers. We require hardworking individuals who are dedicated to providing marketing and fundraising skills to promote and support all of our programs. Specifically, we are in need of media placements (:30 TV/radio PSA’s) as well as traditional print and online media placements.

You will also be responsible for supporting the Executive Director in marketing and graphic design projects. Spreading the word about the important work we do educates the public to aid and assist homeless, unwanted and in-need companion animals through various avenues. Other duties may include taking photos and videos for our website, YouTube, and other social media sites; managing ebay and other online stores including marketing, inventory and fulfillment; assisting with copywriting for our enewsletter, website and other on-line communications; assisting with marketing mailings including copy writing; creating graphic elements for special events, online and other programs. All Marketing Volunteers are required to adhere to Pets Niagara brand guidelines.

To become a successful candidate for a Marketing Volunteer position you must possess strong computer skills, including file management and troubleshooting. Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be friendly, work well with others and have the ability to lead others as well as follow. You must also possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills, as well as excellent organizational and time-management skills. You must be detail oriented, with a positive and energetic attitude and have the ability to work as a team member and as a self-starter. Video production and graphic design skills and experience is a plus.

Additional Qualifications

Please note that allergic or other medical conditions which would be aggravated when working around animals or while performing volunteer duties may be a disqualification.

Additional qualifications for all of our volunteer positions include:

• Affection for animals, concern for their welfare and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place.
  
  
• Must be at least 12* years of age
  
  
• Must be fluent in the English language (verbal and written communication)
  
  
• Must provide your own health insurance
  
  
• Must be in good physical condition
  
  
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, as well as walk on uneven terrain
  
  
• Must be able to consistently lift 30 pounds
  
  
• Must be comfortable on ladders
  
  
• Must provide their own mode of transportation to fundraising and adoption events where they have signed on to participate
  
  
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings and if signed-on to participate in fundraising and adoption events must also be able to work at least a one 2-hour shift per event

* Successful volunteer applicants who are under the age of 16 years will be assigned light duties only commensurate with their physical and mental ability and skills. Volunteers under the age of 16 must have an adult attend their volunteer sessions with them and remain throughout the whole course of the volunteer's shift. The parents and/or guardians of volunteers under the age of 18 years will be required to sign any medical liability waiver and release forms as well as the Confidentiality Agreement on behalf of the volunteer and themselves. The provisions for and requirements of volunteers under the age of 18 years may be amended from time-to-time without notice.

Requirements

1. All volunteers report to the Executive Director and, from time-to-time, to the Assistant Manager.
   
   
2. All volunteers are required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement* prior to engaging in any volunteer activities.
   
   
3. All volunteers are required to sign a Medical and Liability Waiver* prior to engaging in any volunteer activities.
   
   
4. All volunteers are required to represents Pets Niagara in a professional manner at all times: in appearance, demeanor and following the behavior expectations set by Pets Niagara.
   
   
5. All volunteers must obtain and provide proof of tetanus vaccination prior to participating in any of our volunteer programs.
   
   
6. Teasing, neglect or any instances of animal cruelty will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from your volunteer position.

It is expected that every volunteer of Pets Niagara supports its mission and values. Pets Niagara reserves the right to modify, change or add to the duties of these volunteer descriptions at any time. You, the volunteer understands and acknowledges that this position is terminable at will at any time by Pets Niagara. All donors names and contact information remain the property of Pets Niagara and cannot be taken or used. All graphics and proprietary information remains the property of Pets Niagara and cannot be used for any other purposes.

To apply for this volunteer position please fill out the online application or download the PDF file, complete it and mail it to us either by email or via Canada Post.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FOR PETS NIAGARA! YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR ORGANIZATION IS VERY IMPORTANT.