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Opportunity last updated: November 27th
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR – PET AND ANIMAL ADVOCACY CARE TEAM
Barrier-Free Access- Flexible Hours
- Remote/Micro Volunteering
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.
Volunteer Duties
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Tracking & Record Management
- Maintain accurate records of all incoming donations (monetary and material), grants, and fundraising income.
- Track program-related expenses, including supply purchases, emergency support costs, and event-related expenditures.
- Ensure receipts, invoices, and financial documentation are properly filed and accessible.
Donation & Funding Oversight
- Monitor donation trends to identify needs for targeted fundraising or resource drives (e.g., Care Closet shortages).
- Prepare monthly summaries of financial activity for the Executive Team and Board.
- Support the processing and acknowledgement of donor contributions as needed.
Budgeting & Reporting
- Assist PAACT’s Executive Team in preparing and revising annual budgets for programs and initiatives.
- Provide quarterly financial updates to help guide strategic planning and long-term organizational growth.
- Support preparation of financial documentation required for grant applications or reporting.
Compliance & Transparency
- Ensure financial practices align with the requirements of Alberta nonprofit societies.
- Uphold PAACT’s commitments to transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship of community resources.
- Support document preparation for annual filings or reporting obligations.
Administrative Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with PAACT’s executive team to ensure financial decisions align with program needs and organizational capacity.
- Participate in planning for fundraising events and help evaluate financial feasibility of proposed initiatives.
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Other Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience or coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or administrative management is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with sensitive financial information.
- Comfort working independently with periodic check-ins.
- Familiarity with nonprofit operations is an asset but not required.
Schedule
Time Commitment
- Approximately 10-15 hours per month, with increased hours during fundraising periods or year-end reporting cycles.
- Remote work is acceptable, with occasional virtual or in-person check-ins as needed.
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Administrative & Office Work,Behind the Scenes,Board Governance,Financial,Special Skills or Certification
Application Type
Basic
Other Opportunities with PAACT Pet and Animal Advocacy Care Team
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
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
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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.