Humane Education Volunteer Team

HUMANE EDUCATION VOLUNTEER TEAM MEMBER 

  

INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS 

 

As a Humane Education Volunteer Team Member, you would deliver presentations (60-75 minutes in length) primarily to local schools. The content for presentations will cover the Ontario SPCA mission and reflect humane education`s goal to inspire compassion, empathy, and respect for all animals, inspiring a connection with animals. 

 

AnimalSmart™ presentations take a student-centred approach, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. 

 

TIME COMMITMENT 

 

We ask for a minimum commitment of four presentations a month, between eight to twelve hours a month. Volunteers must have daytime availability and be able to provide 4 morning or afternoon time slots to present during school hours. 

 

THE IMPACT YOU MAKE 

Directly impact your local and global community by empowering participants to discover their    

empathy for animals and their environment, while inspiring a deep connection to animals. 

Through a student-centred approach, meaningful conversations about animals through 

discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections.  

Make a direct impact on the lives of animals and children. 

 

THE BENEFITS TO YOU 

Gain valuable skills and learn more about animal well-being and our Humane Education     

     programs.    

Gain leadership and public speaking skills in classroom settings 

Engage in heartwarming and impactful experiences as you empower young minds to be animal  

    advocates. 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

 

Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset. 

Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation  

    software.  

Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.   

Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check. 

A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.   

Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington,

Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas &

Glengarry, & Sudbury.  

Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours). 

Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month.  

Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

 

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM TODAY! 

  

*Mileage reimbursement is NOT available for this role; therefore, we do our absolute best to schedule presentations within a 25km (about 15.53 mi) radius of your community.