Paact; Pet & Animal Advocacy Care Team Volunteer Positions

• Barrier-Free Access
• Flexible Hours
• Remote/Micro Volunteering

PAACT (Pet & Animal Advocacy Care Team) is a fast-growing, grassroots registered nonprofit in Southern Alberta committed to strengthening the bond between pets and their people through compassion, education, and proactive community care. We are searching for dedicated, kind-hearted, and animal-loving individuals to join us on this meaningful journey.

Why Volunteer With PAACT?

A Role Tailored to You

At PAACT, we believe in empowering our volunteers by aligning their strengths with purposeful roles. Whether you thrive in hands-on animal care, are passionate about public education, excel in logistics and planning, or prefer working behind the scenes — there is a place for you here. From rehoming support and outreach to event planning or digital content creation, we match you with meaningful tasks that reflect your gifts.

Flexibility & Freedom

We know that life is busy — which is why over 40% of our roles are remote-friendly and adaptable to your schedule. While we aim for consistency, especially for core and leadership positions, many of our roles are very flexible. We do ask that core volunteers commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to ensure continuity and impact.

Real imPAACT

Every task you take on directly supports the well-being of vulnerable pets and the families who love them. Whether you’re coordinating a food delivery, sharing information about a missing pet, supporting a grief group, or assisting a pet owner in crisis, your efforts play a vital role in reducing shelter surrenders, preventing emergencies, and making compassionate care more accessible to those who need it most.

You will join a deeply empathetic team of volunteers who care about animals and people. We meet pet owners where they are — with dignity, understanding, and without judgment. Our shared values are rooted in advocacy, sustainability, and strengthening the human-animal bond.

Opportunities for Everyone

Whether you are a student, semi-retired, working from home, or someone simply looking to make a difference, we welcome you.

You might help:

• Build insulated outdoor shelters for stray cats through our Frosty Paws Sanctuaries
• Stock and distribute pet essentials for families via the Care Closet
• Support responsible rehoming efforts through Tail End Journey
• Participate in grief support groups like Whiskers Over the Rainbow
• Assist with education, outreach, and community events
• Create content for social media and public education campaigns
• Contribute to grant writing, donor outreach, and nonprofit development

And so much more!

Grow with Us

All new core volunteers start with a 90-day onboarding period where they are welcomed, supported, and matched with a role that suits their interests and skills. From there, you may choose to grow into a leadership or board position, contributing to strategic planning, program development, and long-term sustainability.

As a board or strategic volunteer, you will help shape the direction of PAACT across Southern Alberta by guiding program structure, strengthening partnerships, and advocating for pets and their people on a broader scale.

Our Values at a Glance

From our Society Framework:

• Compassionate Intervention:
  Reducing trauma by offering direct, respectful support to pet owners in crisis
• Community
  
  Education:
  
  Promoting responsible, informed pet care through accessible, judgement-free resources
• Collaboration & Transparency:
  Working closely with local organizations, vet clinics, and fellow advocates with clarity and integrity
• The Human-Animal Bond:
  Upholding the emotional, physical, and psychological importance of pets in people’s lives
• Inclusivity & Accessibility:
  Ensuring every person — regardless of income, housing, or hardship — can access support

Dedicated to making an imPAACT:
Bridging Gaps in Animal Welfare, Together for All.

• Provide hands-on assistance to pet owners facing challenges related to pet behaviour, medical needs, financial constraints, or emotional distress.
• Offer guidance and resources to help owners navigate pet care concerns, ensuring animals receive necessary support while staying in their homes whenever possible.
• Assist in crisis situations,…