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Populations Served
- Adults
- Indigenous
- Low-Income
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
Competencies/Skills
- Accountability
- Communication
- Community Engagement/Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
Opportunity last updated: August 7th
Events & Fundraising Coordinator
Barrier-Free Access- Flexible Hours
- Remote/Micro Volunteering
- Suitable for Community Service/Fine Options
- Suitable for Seniors
The Events & Fundraising Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting PAACT’s mission by planning, organizing, and executing community events and fundraising initiatives. This person helps turn compassion into action—bringing people together to support vulnerable pets and the families who love them.
Reports To: Executive Team
Volunteer Duties
- Plan and organize events such as garage sales, community markets, Pawtraits in the Park, Frosty Paws build days, and educational workshops
- Coordinate fundraising campaigns, including seasonal drives, sponsorship appeals, and donor outreach
- Collaborate with team members to identify event needs, delegate tasks, and create timelines
- Secure donations and sponsorships from local businesses, community members, and organizations
- Develop promotional materials (e.g., event blurbs, posters, social media content) in collaboration with the outreach team
- Track and acknowledge donors and sponsors, maintaining relationships for future engagement
- Oversee event logistics, including supplies, set-up/tear-down, and volunteer coordination
- Support budget planning and cost tracking for events and fundraising initiatives
- Attend PAACT events when possible to assist with coordination and community engagement
- Evaluate and provide feedback after each event to improve future planning
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Other Requirements
Desired Qualities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Clear, professional communication (both written and verbal)
- Comfortable working independently and in a team setting
- Creativity and enthusiasm for community-building
- Experience in event planning, marketing, or fundraising is an asset but not required
Schedule
Time Commitment: Flexible; varies by season and event schedule. Average of 4–8 hours/week, with increased activity around major events.
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Administrative & Office Work,Animal Care,Behind the Scenes,Board Governance,Community Engagement,Fundraising,Marketing & Communications,Mental Well-Being
Application Type
Basic
Other Opportunities with PAACT Pet and Animal Advocacy Care Team
The financial coordinator is a key administrative volunteer role supporting the financial integrity, transparency, and sustainability of PAACT’s operations. Working closely with PAACT’s executive team, this position helps manage bookkeeping tasks, track donations and expenses, prepare financial summaries, and support the development of financial practices that uphold PAACT’s mission of community-centered animal welfare.
This role is ideal for an individual with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and an interest in nonprofit financial management. Your work will directly support PAACT’s community programs—including the Care Closet, Tail End Journey, Frosty Paws Sanctuaries, and Foster Friends for Healing—each of which relies on accurate financial tracking to ensure accountability and ongoing service to the community.
PAACT is a rapidly growing grassroots nonprofit in Southern Alberta, dedicated to strengthening the bond between pets and their people through compassion, education, and proactive community support. We are seeking dedicated, kind-hearted individuals who share our belief that pets and families deserve dignity, understanding, and accessible care.
Why Volunteer with PAACT?
A Role that Reflects Your Strengths
We recognize that each volunteer brings unique skills and passions. Whether you love hands-on animal care, enjoy public education, have a talent for logistics, or prefer behind-the-scenes support, we will work with you to find a role that aligns with your strengths.Opportunities include:
- Rehoming and adoption support
- Community outreach and education
- Event planning and fundraising
- Digital content creation and communications
- Administrative or operational support
- And so much more!
Your contributions help ensure that pets remain safe, supported, and at home with the families who love them.
Flexible, Supportive, and Purposeful
PAACT recognizes that volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and bring different levels of availability, experience, and capacity. To honour this, we offer a structure that allows meaningful involvement while maintaining the level of consistency required to support vulnerable pets and the families who depend on us.
Core Volunteers
Core volunteers form the foundation of PAACT’s ongoing programs and community support. These positions involve structured, recurring responsibilities that ensure continuity in rehoming efforts, educational outreach, direct owner support, and operational coordination.
- Commitment: Approximately 10+ hours per week
- Ideal for: Individuals seeking consistent involvement and deeper impact
- Expectations align with: Hands-on support, rehoming assistance, crisis intervention, outreach, administrative or operational tasks
Core volunteers are essential in maintaining the stability and quality of PAACT’s services across Southern Alberta.
Community & Event Volunteers
Community volunteers contribute to grassroots initiatives and outreach efforts with a flexible, project-based approach. These roles accommodate varying schedules and allow individuals to participate in short-term or event-specific opportunities.
- Commitment: Flexible, project-by-project
- Ideal for: Individuals who prefer occasional involvement or shorter commitments
- Roles include: Frosty Paws builds, Care Closet deliveries, event support, outreach booths, donation drives, transport assistance
This structure ensures community involvement remains accessible while upholding safety, accountability, and program integrity.
Student Volunteers
Student volunteers are welcomed into a supportive environment designed to help them gain hands-on experience in animal welfare, community advocacy, and nonprofit operations.
- Commitment: 2–4 hours per month, depending on events and projects
- Ideal for: College and university students seeking volunteer hours or real-world experience
- Roles include: Event support, outreach, Care Closet preparation, Frosty Paws builds, educational materials, photography, creative projects
This role encourages skill development, teamwork, and leadership while reinforcing PAACT’s mission of compassion and community care.
Across every volunteer role, PAACT prioritizes open communication, respect, and autonomy. Volunteers are supported in aligning their strengths with purposeful tasks, ensuring they feel valued while making a meaningful imPAACT in the lives of pets and their people
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
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In December 2025, we’ll focus only on event-based opportunities. We’ll respond to other volunteer inquiries or referrals starting in January 2026.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.