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BE RAD WITH US!

Based in Montreal, Rescue All Dogs is a volunteer run, not for profit dog rescue organization. Contrary to many beliefs, running a dog rescue is not always playing/walking dogs when volunteering. The majority of the nitty gritty work happens in the back end. Without this work daily, we couldn’t help dogs. The majority of our available volunteer jobs require anywhere from 2-10 hours a week. During large intakes, it could be more.

At this time, we are looking for long term volunteers due to the effort and time involved in onboarding new volunteers. We are looking for individuals that are dedicated, hard working, good at working under pressure (as we do get many emergencies) but most of all, reliable optimistic team players wanting to make a difference one life at a time! ALL volunteers must do a criminal background check.

At RAD there is a no discrimination policy, with humans and dogs. 

Do Good. Be RAD.

SUPPLY HUB MANAGER

TIME COMMITMENT: 10 HOURS PER WEEK (CAN VARY BASED ON INTAKES)

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Are you highly organized and love making sure every dog (and foster!) has what they need? The Supply Hub Manager oversees the Supplies Department and leads the team of Supply Hub Coordinators who keep our storage locker running smoothly. You would be working closely alongside the other managers within RAD, and especially close with the Transport Team Manager.

You’ll be responsible for managing inventory flow, coordinating logistics between teams, and ensuring that foster kits, donations, and supplies are always available and ready when they need to be. You’ll also help develop and improve processes to keep our operations efficient, organized, and ready to support dogs in our care.

This is a great fit for someone who’s a natural leader, thrives on structure and problem-solving, and isn’t afraid to get a little dirty in the process!  Our supply locker is near the St-Laurent borough of Montreal, and the Supply Hub Manager must be able to travel frequently to and from the locker.

GENERAL SKILLS, TASKS & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

  • Must be 21+ years or olderMust have a car and valid driver’s license

  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

  • Oversee and support Supply Hub Coordinators in managing locker and inventory

  • Plan and organize regular inventory counts

  • Track all incoming and outgoing supplies, arrange replacements as necessary

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure supply needs are met

  • Develop efficient systems for kit assembly, returns, and donation management

  • Attend training sessions and internal meetings as needed

  • Work as a team player supporting the overall goals of RAD

  • Fluent in English and French (spoken and written)

  • Proficiency with Gmail, Google Drive/forms, Slack

  • Reliable, accountable, and proactive — you see what needs doing and make it happen

  • Flexible, creative, and open to improving processes

  • Must be able to lift heavy boxes and manage physical organization when on-site

  • Access to the internet, computer, and smartphone

  • Comfortable working with volunteers and the public in a courteous and professional manner

  • Not afraid to get dirty — this is hands-on work with heart!

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SUPPLY TEAM

TIME COMMITMENT: 5-8 HOURS PER WEEK (CAN VARY BASED ON INTAKES)

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

As a Supply Hub team member, you’ll help keep RAD running smoothly by organizing supplies, creating and returning foster kits, and maintaining inventory at the RAD lockers located near St-Laurent. You’ll work closely with the Supply Hub Manager and other teams to make sure every dog and foster has what they need, when they need it. This role is perfect for someone organized, reliable, and ready to lend a helping hand!

GENERAL SKILLS, TASKS & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

Must be 21 + years or older

  • Organization of the locker

  • Assisting in inventory counts

  • Creating and coordinating the return of foster kits

  • Must have a car and valid driver’s license

  • Work as a team player, supporting the overall goals of the organization

  • Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and French

  • Keep track of all outgoing and incoming supplies by coordinating with other team members

  • Must be accountable and organized

  • Effective in planning and making last minute changes

  • Outgoing, patient, professional and able to get along with a variety of people

  •   Ability to take initiative and be resourceful

  •  Must be able to lift heavy boxes

  • Access to the internet, and smartphone.

  • Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with all members of RAD and the public.

  • Can’t be afraid to get dirty!

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TRANSPORT TEAM MANAGER

TIME COMMITMENT: 5–10 HOURS PER WEEK (VARIES BASED ON TRANSPORT NEEDS)

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Are you a great communicator, organized, and able to motivate a team? Do you thrive on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? The Transport Manager acts as the main point of contact between the transport team and all other RAD departments. You’ll coordinate the movement of dogs, donations, and supplies—making sure every transport runs efficiently and safely.

This is a fully remote role with no expectation to do transports yourself (unless you want to join in!). You’ll post call-outs for volunteer drivers, match available transporters to routes, and help arrange pick-ups and drop-offs. You’ll also work closely with our Foster + Adoption team to ensure everyone stays in sync and nothing falls through the cracks.

The ideal person is proactive, dependable, and ready to bring structure and new ideas to an essential department.

GENERAL SKILLS, TASKS & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

  • Must be 21+ years or older

  • Reliable phone and internet access

  • Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and French

  • Must be accountable and reliable, and responsive

  • Ability to respond quickly and communicate clearly with multiple teams

  • Highly organized + detail-oriented, and self-motivated

  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve independently

  • Comfortable leading and supporting volunteers remotely

  • Team player with a positive attitude and openness to new ideas

  • Understanding of RAD’s mission and compassion for animal welfare

  • Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility—transports can pop up anytime!

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VOLUNTEER DRIVER

TIME COMMITMENT: 5–8 HOURS PER WEEK (WITH FLEXIBLE AVAILABILITY)

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for more dependable, dog-loving volunteer drivers to help keep our rescue rolling! You’ll assist with transporting dogs to vet appointments, foster homes, or events, as well as picking up donations, supplies, and foster kits. Our supply home base is near the St-Laurent borough of Montreal, but transports may be needed for a radius up to 3 hours around Montreal.

Volunteer drivers must be reliable, punctual, and responsible—our team and the dogs depend on you to show up on time and communicate clearly. While most transports involve supplies, you should be comfortable handling dogs, including those with injuries or health issues.

We’re looking to build a responsive and active transport team, and communication is everything! We ask all transport volunteers to reply to every call-out, even if you’re unavailable, so we always know who’s seen the request. Drivers are encouraged to take on 2–3 transports per month, depending on demand — every trip makes a difference and keeps the rescue moving forward.

GENERAL SKILLS, TASKS & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

  • Must be 21+ years or older

  • Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license

  • Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and French

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Must be accountable and reliable, and responsive

  • Outgoing, patient, professional and able to get along well with a variety of people

  • Ability to take initiative and be resourceful

  • A people person, who is excited to advocate for the welfare of dogs

  • Must have reliable access to internet and smartphone

  • Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with all members of RAD and the public

  • Demonstrate affection for dogs and concern for their welfare

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FOSTER + ADOPTION COORDINATOR

TIME COMMITMENT: 10-15 HOURS PER WEEK, VARIES ON INTAKE OF DOGS

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We are growing our foster + adoption team! Are you friendly, good at screening potential adopters, detail oriented, and passionate about finding the perfect forever homes for dogs in need? Are you super organized? This may be the position for you! Adoption Coordinators will be working closely with our Adoption Manager finding our dogs their forever homes. You will process incoming adoption applications in a timely manner and hand the approved to our Adoption Manager. You must have a love and understanding of dogs and empathy for those that are sick, abused, injured, afraid and abandoned. You must be able to assess the personalities and needs of any of our dogs and determine whether a potential human adopter or family is a good match. Once an initial interview has been done and approved by our Adoption Manager you will assist with the placement coordination. This will include doing a home check, filling out paperwork, ensuring that the new adopters have all of their new doggo’s information and know who to go to with questions. You will also be working in tandem with our intake/supply team to return foster kits, our vet coordinator to make sure all the health files are transferred over and making sure the dogs have gotten their complete vetting, and our alumni counsellors.

GENERAL SKILLS, TASKS & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

  • Must be 21+ years or older

  • Must have car and valid drivers license

  • Work as a team player, supporting the overall goals of the organization.

  • Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and French.

  • Safely and humanely handle dogs, including those of unknown health and temperament.

  • Accurately maintain all required records, pictures and paperwork in our database to ensure all information is communicated appropriately to other team members.

  • Strong interpersonal skills - outgoing, patient, professional, and able to get along well with a variety of people.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Proficiency in using Gmail and google drive.

  • Writing and replying to emails

  • MUST have Ability to take initiative

  • Access to the internet and smartphone.

  • Have the ability to connect to people. Be a good judge of character and also able to show compassion.

  • Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with all members of RAD and the public.

  • Manage on-call foster care emergencies during the day and after hours.

  • Act as a resource for emails, phone calls, text messages for our fosters.

  • Observe interactions between pets and potential adopters.

  • Demonstrate affection for dogs and concern for their welfare.

  • Understanding of all the dogs that come into our care.

  • Be able to drive and do meet and greets.

  • Knowledge in dog health, behaviour and well-being to include nutrition needs, resources for information, knowledge of common dog diseases. Ability to identify dog breeds, age, and sexes. Ability to identify signs of dog illnesses and injuries.

  • Able to educate new adopters about proper pet care

  • Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and have problem-solving skills.

  • Must understand and respect confidentiality, be assertive and able to think strategically.

  • Ability and willingness to allow for a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

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BRAND + CREATIVE

TIME COMMITMENT: 5–10 HOURS PER WEEK

ROLE DESCRIPTION:


We are looking for someone creative, tech-savy and who truly understands how important it is to stand out and have a clear brand identity as a rescue. This person will helps bring the RAD look and voice to life across all platforms. You’ll collaborate with our team on everything from merch and branding concepts to website updates and social media visuals.

We’re looking for someone who truly understands RAD’s personality, and can help us grow it through thoughtful visuals, consistent design, and creative ideas.

GENERAL SKILLS, TASKS & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

• Must be 21+ years or older

• Strong understanding of the Rescue All Dogs brand aesthetic and tone

• Tech-savvy and comfortable working on our Squarespace website

• Experience or interest in design, branding, and digital marketing

• Collaborate with the team on new merch ideas, campaigns, and visuals

• Maintain consistency across all branding (website, socials, print, events)

• Create or edit visuals using tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator

• Work closely with the social media and events teams

• Organized, responsive, and able to meet deadlines

• Access to internet, computer, and design tools/software

• Positive, flexible, and collaborative attitude

GENERAL VOLUNTEER APPLICATION