The Role

We're looking for a warm, organized, and reliable Adoption Manager to be the steady hand behind our Adoption program. You'll be the connective tissue between our applicants, our dog trainers, and our team, making sure every match moves forward smoothly and every person feels supported along the way.

This is a relationship-first role. If you love bringing people together, solving problems, and being part of a mission that genuinely changes lives, this could be a wonderful fit. What You'll Do:

Oversee the adoption pipeline: track applicants from initial inquiry through to successful placement and post-adoption follow-ups and support

Support our applicants and adopters: answer questions, guide them through next steps, and be a friendly, reassuring point of contact

Coordinate with dog trainers: liaise on dog readiness, matching considerations, and placement timing

Support the team: help keep communication flowing between applicants/adopters, trainers, and Companion Paws adoption team What We're Looking For:

Solid communication skills and a genuine warmth with people





Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces at once

Reliable and self-directed, able to work independently with light check-ins

Experience with animals, adoption processes, or nonprofit coordination is a bonus, but not required A heart for our mission: connecting people with the therapy dogs that support their wellbeing

Tech-savvy: Comfortable using various software, CRM, AI, Google Docs, and Sheets. Full training provided. What You'll Receive:

A flexible, meaningful volunteer role that fits around your life The chance to be part of life-changing matches, again and again A supportive, mission-driven team behind you

Upskilling, Training and onboarding to set you up for success Ready to Help Change Lives One Match at a Time? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about joining the Companion Paws Canada team as our Adoption Manager. Please apply at the following link companionpaws.ca/volunteers or email at [email protected]

📌 Volunteer Companion Paws Adoption Manager (Canada)
🏢 The LifeLine Canada Foundation
📍 Canada