World Animal Protection

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About the Company

World Animal Protection is an international animal welfare organization with 75 years of experience working to improve the lives of animals around the world. In Canada, we work to create a more humane and sustainable world for animals. Our work focuses on improving the welfare of farmed animals and protecting wild animals.   

Farming work
We work with farmers, the agricultural sector, governments, businesses and other organizations to promote better practices and drive meaningful change. Our work on farmed animals includes supporting higher-welfare farming systems and increasing the production and consumption of plant-based foods.

Wildlife work
We also work to protect wild animals by challenging systems that treat them as commodities or resources to be exploited (entertainment, pets, fashion, and other products).

Through our campaigns and advocacy, we aim to improve animal welfare while supporting healthier, more sustainable food systems and protecting wildlife and the natural world.

Job Description

The Development Coordinator Volunteer will work closely with the Development Coordinator and support World Animal Protection’s fundraising team with a variety of administrative and fundraising tasks.  

Key Responsibilities

• Sending tax receipts by email and mail 
• Helping prepare fundraising mailings 
• Responding to donor inquiries by email and, if comfortable, by phone 
• Updating supporter information in our database, such as addresses 
• Assisting with the preparation of fundraising emails 
• Participating in fundraising team meetings 
• Providing general administrative support to the fundraising team 

Qualifications

We are looking for a student who is interested in animal welfare, fundraising and administrative work, and who would enjoy supporting a team with a variety of tasks.

A good fit for this role would be someone who is: 

• Reliable and organized, with good attention to detail 
• Open to learning new tasks and processes as priorities evolve 
• Able to work on assigned tasks independently or with support and guidance when needed 
• Interested in learning, particularly about fundraising, donor relations and non-profit work 
• Comfortable using, or willing to learn how to use, databases, email and other administrative tools 
• Able to communicate respectfully and professionally with colleagues, donors and supporters 
• Passionate about animal welfare and interested in supporting World Animal Protection’s work

Previous fundraising or nonprofit experience is not required.  We welcome applicants with a range of lived experiences and abilities and are happy to provide training, support and reasonable accommodations to help the student succeed in the role.

Additional Information

This is an in-person volunteer role based at our Toronto office:  

90 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 960, Toronto, ON  

The Development Coordinator Volunteer will work in person with the Development Coordinator, who is based in the office. A laptop will be provided for use during the volunteer placement. 

Time Commitment: 15 hours a month, around 3-4 hours a week (one day between Monday - Thursday) 

How to Apply

Send your application to info@worldanimalprotection.ca.