Become a
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Boreal Animal Rescue. Whether you can help occasionally or take on an ongoing role, your time and skills help animals in northern and remote communities get the care they deserve.
Open Volunteer Opportunities
Boreal Animal Rescue is currently led by a small group of dedicated volunteers. We are actively growing our volunteer network so no one carries the load alone. Every role — whether occasional or ongoing — helps strengthen our ability to rescue and care for animals.
You don’t need special skills or a fixed schedule to help — many roles are flexible and as-needed.
Community Animal Liaison (La Ronge Area)
Location: La Ronge & surrounding communities
Time Commitment: Flexible (a few hours per week, varies)
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-board)
Role Overview
Boreal Animal Rescue is making a real difference—but we need stronger local presence to meet growing demand.
We are looking for a community-based volunteer to act as our boots on the ground in La Ronge—helping us support animals and the people who care for them.
This role is critical to bridging the gap between our rescue and the community.
Without local support, animals fall through the cracks.
With the right person in this role, we can:
• Respond faster
• Help more animals
• Support more families
• Build stronger trust in the community
Key Responsibilities
- Check on dogs and animals in the community when concerns arise
- Connect with families to understand needs and offer support, where possible
- Assist with basic outreach and relationship-building
- Help identify animals needing medical care, fostering, or transport
- Communicate with the Boreal team to coordinate next steps
- Be a trusted, compassionate presence in the community
Who We’re Looking For
- Lives in or near La Ronge
- Cares deeply about animals and community wellbeing
- Is comfortable talking with people and building trust
- Is reliable and able to follow through
- Can communicate clearly with the Boreal team
- Has access to a phone and transportation (preferred but not required)
Why Join Boreal Animal Rescue
Be part of a meaningful, grassroots movement in your community, for your community
Directly impact animals and families in your community
Build experience in outreach, animal welfare, and community engagement work
Join a passionate and supportive rescue team
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, please send a short statement of interest and your résumé to:
borealanimalrescue@gmail.com
Foster & Adoptions Director (Volunteer Board Position) HIGH PRIORITY NEED
Location: Northern Saskatchewan / Remote
Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per month
Position Type: Volunteer • Voting Board Role
Role Overview
Boreal Animal Rescue is seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our volunteer Board of Directors as Foster & Adoptions Director. This role plays a critical part in ensuring animals in our care receive safe, compassionate support while awaiting adoption and are placed into responsible, loving homes.
Serving northern Saskatchewan and based in La Ronge, Boreal Animal Rescue works on the front lines to free animals from suffering, cruelty, and abandonment. When animals cannot speak for themselves, we are their voice.
Key Responsibilities
Support and grow Boreal Animal Rescue’s foster program
Oversee adoption processes and post-adoption follow-ups
Help develop and refine policies that prioritize animal welfare
Provide guidance and support to foster families
Help guide animals from rescue through to successful adoption
Who We’re Looking For
A strong passion for animal welfare
Organized, compassionate, and a clear communicator
Motivated to make a meaningful impact in northern communities
Committed to ethical, responsible rescue and adoption practices
Prior board experience is an asset but not required.
Why Join Boreal Animal Rescue
Play a direct leadership role in improving animal welfare
Gain governance and animal rescue experience
Be part of a dedicated, values-driven rescue team serving northern Saskatchewan
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, please send a short statement of interest and your résumé to:
borealanimalrescue@gmail.com
Animal Transport Volunteer (Flexible / As-Needed) HIGH PRIORITY NEED
Location: Northern Saskatchewan / Regional
Time Commitment: As needed • Flexible
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Animal Transport Volunteers help move animals safely between communities, foster homes, veterinary clinics, and intake locations. This role is essential to frontline rescue work and can be done on a flexible, as-needed basis.
This is a great role for volunteers who want to help but can’t commit to a regular schedule.
What You’ll Do
Provide occasional transportation for animals
Coordinate timing and locations with the rescue team
Ensure animals are transported safely and calmly
What We’re Looking For
Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
Comfort around animals (support provided)
Ability to help occasionally when available
Support Provided
We provide coordination, guidance, and support — you are never asked to manage situations alone.
Fundraising & Bottle Drive Volunteer
Location: Community-based / Flexible
Time Commitment: Occasional or ongoing
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Fundraising volunteers help support Boreal Animal Rescue through bottle drives, donation collection, and community fundraising efforts. Every dollar raised directly supports animals in care.
What You’ll Do
Participate in or help organize bottle drives
Assist with fundraising campaigns or events
Help spread awareness within your community
What We’re Looking For
Community-minded individuals
Reliability and good communication
Willingness to help as time allows
Why This Role Matters
Fundraising ensures we can continue providing emergency veterinary care, food, transport, and supplies.
Events & Community Outreach Volunteer
Location: Community events / Regional
Time Commitment: Event-based
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Events and outreach volunteers help represent Boreal Animal Rescue at community events, pop-ups, and awareness activities. This role is ideal for people who enjoy engaging with the public.
What You’ll Do
Assist at events, booths, or outreach activities
Share information about adoption, fostering, and volunteering
Help create positive community connections
What We’re Looking For
Friendly, approachable individuals
Comfort speaking with the public
Availability for occasional events
Donation & Supply Support Volunteer
Location: Local / Flexible
Time Commitment: Occasional
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Donation and supply volunteers help manage incoming donations, organize supplies, and ensure foster homes and animals have what they need.
What You’ll Do
Help sort and organize donated items
Assist with supply coordination
Support foster homes with requested items
What We’re Looking For
Organized, reliable volunteers
Ability to help on an as-needed basis
Committee & General Volunteer Support
Location: Remote / Flexible
Time Commitment: Varies
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
We welcome volunteers who want to support Boreal Animal Rescue through administrative help, communications, social media, committees, or special projects as needs arise.
What You’ll Do
Support behind-the-scenes operations
Participate in committees or working groups
Contribute skills such as organization, writing, design, or coordination
How to Get Involved
Apply through our volunteer application and tell us how you’d like to help.
Social Media Volunteer (Content & Community Support)
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Flexible • As available
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Social Media Volunteers help amplify the work of Boreal Animal Rescue by sharing stories, updates, and calls for support. This role helps reduce the load currently carried by leadership and ensures timely, consistent communication.
You do not need to be a professional marketer — just reliable and comfortable using social media.
What You’ll Do
Share posts and updates provided by the rescue
Help post adoption, foster, and fundraising updates
Monitor messages or comments as needed
Occasionally help create simple content (photos, captions, stories)
What We’re Looking For
Familiarity with Facebook and/or Instagram
Good communication and reliability
Comfort working with guidance from the team
Support Provided
Content direction, messaging guidance, and clear expectations are provided — you won’t be on your own.
Volunteer Coordinator (Support Role) HIGH PRIORITY NEED
Location: Remote / Northern Saskatchewan
Time Commitment: Ongoing • Flexible
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
The Volunteer Coordinator helps support, organize, and communicate with volunteers across the rescue. This role is critical in helping Boreal Animal Rescue grow beyond a small leadership team and ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and connected.
This is an operational support role — not a board position.
What You’ll Do
Help onboard and communicate with volunteers
Track volunteer interests and availability
Coordinate help requests (transport, events, bottle drives, etc.)
Support the President and Vice President by distributing tasks
What We’re Looking For
Organized and reliable communicator
Comfortable coordinating people and tasks
Passion for supporting volunteers and teamwork
Why This Role Matters
This role helps prevent burnout and ensures volunteers are used effectively and respectfully.
Emergency Response / On-Call Support Volunteer
Location: Northern Saskatchewan / Regional
Time Commitment: As needed
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Emergency support volunteers assist when urgent situations arise, such as last-minute transport needs, intake support, or time-sensitive animal care.
This role is ideal for people who want to help but can only step in occasionally.
What You’ll Do
Assist with urgent transport or intake support
Help respond to time-sensitive rescue needs
Support the team during emergency situations
What We’re Looking For
Flexibility and reliability
Calm, compassionate approach
Ability to communicate availability clearly
Administrative & Operations Support Volunteer
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Flexible
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Administrative volunteers support behind-the-scenes operations that keep the rescue running. This role is essential in reducing the administrative load currently carried by leadership.
What You’ll Do
Help with email coordination or data tracking
Assist with documents, scheduling, or follow-ups
Support adoption, foster, or volunteer records as needed
What We’re Looking For
Organized and detail-oriented individuals
Comfortable with basic computer tools
Reliable and communicative
General Volunteer (Flexible Support)
Location: Flexible
Time Commitment: Varies
Position Type: Volunteer (Non-Board)
Role Overview
Not sure where you fit yet? That’s okay. This option is for volunteers who are willing to help where needed — whether that’s transport, events, outreach, admin, or short-term support.
What You’ll Do
Help where needed based on current priorities
Support leadership and the rescue team as capacity allows
How to Get Involved
Apply through our volunteer application and tell us what you’re open to helping with.
How Volunteering with Boreal Animal Rescue Works
Step 1: Sign Up
Complete our volunteer application to tell us about your interests and availability.
Step 2: Connect With Our Team
We’ll review your application and follow up to discuss how you’d like to help.
Step 3: Start Volunteering
Once matched, you’ll join our volunteer network and begin making a difference.
Real Voices, Real Impact
Hear what our wonderful volunteers have to say
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support can change lives. By volunteering or donating, you help provide love and care to animals in need. Every small effort counts and brings us closer to a brighter future for our furry friends. Together, we can create a community where every animal finds a loving home.