About Pets Of The Homeless

Pets Of The Homeless (POTH) helps keep vulnerable people and their pets together by easing the burden of essential pet care during times of hardship. We believe the companionship and therapeutic value of pets are immeasurable, and nothing should come between a loving owner and their pet—not homelessness, not financial hardship, not domestic violence. Pets are family, and they deserve to stay together.

Volunteers are at the heart of our mission, playing a crucial role in supporting our work to improve the lives of people and pets in need.

About the Role

Pets Of The Homeless (POTH) is expanding its Safe Shelter Program and is seeking volunteer pet transport drivers to help transport pets to and from foster care, commercial boarding facilities, and vet appointments.

This is a flexible, on-call role requiring the use of your own vehicle. We are looking for volunteers available to drive Monday to Friday during office hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport pets (and occasionally pet owners) to and from vet appointments, foster homes, and boarding facilities.
• Capture a photo or video of each pet to support our engagement with supporters.
• Collect pet food donations from suppliers.
• Commit to a minimum six-month term in this flexible, on-call position.

Required Skills, Experience & Attributes

Essential:

• A current full driver’s licence.
• Willingness to use your own vehicle for pet transport.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow oral and written instructions carefully.
• Excellent communication skills and a love for engaging with both people and animals.
• Ability to work independently while being a part of a team.
• A good level of fitness—some lifting of animals or donations may be required.
• Flexibility and availability for an on-call role.
• Awareness of Pets Of The Homeless’ services.
• A mobile phone with a camera for taking pet photos.
• Ability to pass a National Police Check.

Desirable:

• Experience working with companion animals or a qualification in animal care.