FKD US launches as 501(c)(3)

The success of Free Korean Dogs’ work is owed to the strength of our volunteers. Our team brings together a diverse group of individuals with different skills and backgrounds, each with something valuable to offer.

Want to help us make a difference in the lives of those in need? Get started by choosing an opportunity and completing a volunteer application.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the organization’s Board of Directors and Administrative Officer, the Freedom Walk Coordinator will assist in the following areas:

  • Leads the planning and coordination of Free Korean Dogs’ annual Freedom Walk event
  • Plan and develop a schedule for the day’s event (engaging activities for the event participants, raffles, etc.)
  • Brainstorm fun and engaging fundraising ideas to promote donations
  • Implement fundraising strategies and incentives to promote donations
  • Build and maintain relationships with local businesses
  • Liaise with sponsors for prize and item donations
  • Organize prizes and raffle items
  • Coordinate logistics of event materials to and from the event site
  • Responsible for ensuring event supplies are on-site for event day (which may include pop-up banners, leaflets, foldable tables and chairs, posters, playpens, crates, and FKD merchandise)
  • Secure snacks and refreshments for event day
  • Contribute to social media promotional and marketing materials
  • Liaise with FKD adopters and the local community for participation and engagement

Role Requirements:

  • Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to event sites within Toronto/GTA
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Prior experience in fundraising and/or event planning an asset
  • Ability to commit to the role on an approximately 6-month basis, from March to September each year.
  • Commitment of 2-3 hours per week, or as needed
  • Experience, interest, and/or interest in learning about animal rescue/welfare

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the organization’s Board of Directors and Administrative Officer, the Event Coordinator will assist in the following areas:

  • Leads the planning and coordination of Free Korean Dogs’ community event initiatives
  • Act as a point of contact for new and existing partners
  • Solicit donations and support from local communities and businesses
  • Responsible for ensuring event supplies are on-site for event day (which may include pop-up banners, leaflets, foldable tables and chairs, posters, playpens, crates, and FKD merchandise)
  • Ensuring a sufficient supply of promotional inventory (i.e. postcards and leaflets) 
  • Coordinate with the Director of Communications regarding posters and other promotional materials

Adoption Events:

  • Coordinate with pet stores and business managers to arrange event dates and time
  • Coordinate with team members and volunteers for event attendance
  • Coordinate with the adoption team regarding the attendance of foster and/or alumni dogs
  • Coordinate logistics and other needs with attending foster families (when applicable) for available adoptable dogs

Community Social Events:

  • Plan and coordinate dog-friendly events for the gathering and socialization of the Free Korean Dogs community
  • Identify and/or secure locations for events
  • Develop engaging themes and activities for event participants
  • Identify potential new opportunities and partnerships to help grow FKD’s presence
  • Build and maintain relationships with local businesses for sponsorship and prize donations

Role Requirements:

  • Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to event sites within Toronto/GTA
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Experience, interest, and/or interest in learning about animal rescue/welfare
  • Commitment of 2-3 hours per week or as needed.
  • Ability to commit to the role on an ongoing basis

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the executive director, the community engagement coordinator enjoys socializing with local community members and making new connections. He/she will assist in the following areas:

  • Identify, engage, and liaise with local community groups to promote flight volunteer opportunities for rescue dogs
  • Identify effective avenues of communication for the promotion of flight volunteers
  • Act as the point of contact for information and recruitment for community partners and individuals
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing partners
  • Identify potential new opportunities and partnerships to help grow FKD’s presence
  • Provide and distribute promotional materials for community members upon request

Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written command of the English language
  • Excellent verbal and written command of the Korean language
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management skills
  • Comfortable and confident in soliciting new contacts and forging new relationships
  • Ability to commit 3-5 hours a week
  • Ability to commit on an ongoing basis
  • Experience, interest, and/or interest in learning about animal rescue/welfare