Careers

The following positions are available at THS:

Position: Volunteer Coordinator (6 month Contract)

Available:
Immediately

Duties:

  • Respond to all queries sent to the volunteer department, registering prospective volunteers for orientation sessions.
  • Coordinating schedules in Volgistics.
  • Maintaining files on volunteers, with up to date information about training, skills, etc.
  • Communicating with volunteers via e-mail, responding to individual concerns and circulating other information.
  • Recruit volunteers for departments using the THS website and social media.
  • Conducts volunteer orientations including processing volunteer applications, sending reminders, printing all necessary forms, conducting follow-up, etc.
  • Coordinating training schedules with various staff and volunteers.
  • Preparing materials for volunteers and the volunteer centre.

Reports To: Manager, Volunteer and Community Outreach

Job Skills:
1. Volunteer management certificate is an asset
2. Past administrative& customer service experience
3. Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of volunteer programs.
4. Well organized, able to plan ahead and manage time efficiently
5. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
6. Fluent in computer applications that support admin work; comfortable learning new programs as required
7. Experience with Volgistics is an asset
8. Knowledge/experience in animal welfare and/or love of animals is definitely an asset

Type of Position:
This is a full time, 6 month contract position, that will involve evening and weekend work.

Interested applicants should forward a copy of their resume to eisaak@torontohumanesociety.com or hand them in directly to Emily Isaak in the Volunteer Centre.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.


New Shelter adoption hours are:

Monday to Friday - 11am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 6pm