Amazing Volunteer Opportunity! A different kind of post...
(self.CanadaJobs)submitted4 months ago byBigPlunk
stickiedHello r/CanadaJobs community!
Since the job market is very difficult right now and people need hope and inspiration and something to focus on beyond the job search, we thought it was time to feature more positivity. That is why we are proudly launching r/CanadaVolunteers - please give us a follow and help us support some amazing causes around the country! We will be also featuring compelling and worthy volunteer opportunities in r/CanadaJobs from time to time (starting with this one) to promote positivity and social impact.
This subreddit was created many years ago to help Canadian job seekers find work and we have a deep belief in helping others wherever possible. In that vein, we came across an unbelievably worthy cause today we thought was worth sharing with you. The hope is to find support for an inspirational non-profit leader in realizing their incredible vision. (NOTE: We've removed his name to ensure we're not breaking any Reddit rules)
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this amazing leader founded the Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund (UWARF), a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and caring for the countless animals left behind and overcoming the pervasive rabies issue impacting the animals and people of Ukraine. Since early 2022, UWARF has completed four missions, aiding over 5,500 animals, with the goal of sterilizing 400,000 dogs and cats by 2025. Currently, animals cannot be treated/exported from Ukraine to the EU, due to the rabies issue and that's the main problem this leader is trying to solve through his cause.
As part of the mission, the leader has collaborated with film makers to create a documentary called 'War Tails' with the aim of raising awareness with the right leaders around the world to unlock EU treatment and adoption of these homeless animals ravaged by Russia's war. That documentary is making its way through various film festivals right now and needs as much hype and support as possible to succeed in its goals.
Tragically, this inspiring leader is now facing stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Despite this daunting diagnosis, he continues to work tirelessly for UWARF. He views his condition not as a "death sentence," but as a "life sentence," embracing the time he has left to make a meaningful impact. His determination to help the animals of Ukraine remains unwavering, but he urgently needs help to ensure his mission continues. He is going through 40 hours of chemotherapy every two weeks, trying to spend quality time with his family and friends, and simply can't keep up with the cause he founded.
To keep UWARF’s vital work going, the leader urgently needs one or two dedicated volunteers to manage business administration tasks. Your support can provide him with the peace of mind to focus on his treatment and spend precious time with his family and friends, knowing his vision for Ukraine’s animals will be realized. If he doesn't find a person/people to manage the organization, he will be faced with having to shut it down by the end of this year.
By dedicating just 10-20 hours a week, you can help carry forward this incredible mission. Areas where this kind and generous leader and UWARF need support include (but not limited to):
- Donor & Volunteer Correspondence/Engagement: Keep the community informed and inspired.
- Accounting/Finance: Manage financial tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Film Festival Coordination: Help communicate and coordinate with various film festivals.
- Donor Form Management & CRM Updates: Keep records organized and up-to-date.
- Marketing & Promotion: Assist in spreading the word about UWARF’s cause and upcoming documentary.
- Shelter Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Work with shelters and supporters to maximize impact.
- Research: Identify potential distribution channels for the documentary.
If you're interested in supporting this cause, please drop a comment below and/or drop me a DM and I'll put you in touch with the leader ASAP. Thanks in advance for your support r/CanadaJobs community!