GET INVOLVED
There are several ways to get involved and help out!
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bECOME A MEMBER
Benefits of your membership:
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Personal satisfaction in knowing that you are supporting NWT SPCA in our goal for a Compassionate World for All Animals
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Invitation to the Annual General Meeting where we will review the previous year's results, talk about current issues, and give you an open forum to ask questions.
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Voting privileges to elect our Board of Directors at each Annual General Meeting.
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NWT SPCA Quarterly Newsletter.
You can support the NWT SPCA by giving your time to support our mission of enriching the lives of people and companion animals. Our volunteer team is integral to all aspects of NWT SPCA’s work, from animal care and enrichment to fundraising and more. Whether it is dog walking, cat cuddling, dishes, poop pick-up, laundry, coin counting, administrative and event assistance or even cutting the weeds — lend a paw to help animals in need at the NWT SPCA!
NWT SPCA is made up of a diverse group of volunteers who love pets and have the common goal of helping, rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming disadvantaged animals of the NORTH.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
~Elizabeth Andrew
VOLUNTEER
Benefits of being a Volunteer
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Chance to make a difference in the lives of animals.
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Belonging to a friendly community of like-minded individuals.
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Boost your mood and reduce stress by spending time around animals.
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On-going learning opportunities to increase your knowledge of animal welfare.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Dog Walker
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Cat Cuddler | Puppy Cuddler
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Cat Room Cleaner | Poop Scooper
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Dish Washer | Laundry
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Recycling - Sorting and Bagging
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Fostering
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Grooming Dogs (brush and cut nails)
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Events | Grant Proposal Writing
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Snow Shoveling | Crate Cleaning and Sorting
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Be a Flight Buddy for a Dog
Volunteer Signup
All dog walking volunteers are required to first take part in an orientation session. These sessions are held every week at our shelter and last approximately 45 minutes.
For other shelter volunteer roles, such as the cat room and laundry, we will show you around the shelter and provide instruction on the required tasks for these activities.
Please have a membership/volunteer form filled out upon arrival for your orientation.
Our shelter is not funded by any level of government, and we do not have a regular, reliable income to support our programs and facility operations. We ask for the public's help with basic but essential items to enable us to do our best in keeping our animals healthy and happy.
We encourage you to buy locally to support our NWT businesses, but sometimes that is not easy if you live outside the NWT and want to help. For your convenience, we have an online Amazon Wishlist.
AMAZON WISHLIST
FUNDRAISE FOR US
Facebook Fundraising
Facebook fundraising lets you easily support your favourite charity like the NWT SPCA. Donations are processed by PayPal Giving Fund and sent directly to Canadian nonprofits with no fees. Setup is quick and happens right on Facebook. For your next party, consider a Facebook Fundraiser for the NWT SPCA!
FUNdraiser
FUNdraiser through CanadaHelps (set up a page so people can do a fundraiser). You can host your own event or fundraiser to help care for furry friends in need. Bake sales, garage sales, and lemonade stands are always fun! Or, you could make it purrrrsonalized and use your unique talent to give back.
Birthday Party Fundraising
Many people today prefer donations over presents or toys. Instead, they ask their friends and family to give money or items to a non-profit. The NWT SPCA accepts both monetary donations and items from our Wishlist. We love seeing our young supporters turn their celebration into a selfless act that benefits our animals. Contact us for a visit!
SPONSOR A KENNEL
The Sponsor a Kennel initiative provides a way for supporters to make a direct impact on the lives of animals in our care.
By sponsoring a specific area of the shelter, you help improve the quality of care and enhance each animal's life. Each sponsorship represents a meaningful contribution to the animals' well-being, directly supporting their comfort and care. Whether it is ensuring cozy bedding for the cats or maintaining the safety and warmth of the dog kennels, your support makes a tangible difference.
Your sponsorship will be displayed in the designated area of your choice, and you will be sent a certificate of recognition. Various opportunities are available at different sponsorship levels and are eligible for a taxable donation receipt.
For more information, please reach out to us.
Donate to our recycling program
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Our recycling initiative generates revenue to help fund our organisation's operations.
You can help with our Recycling Program in two ways!
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Gather and donate your recyclables to the Bottle Depot. The Bottle Depot offers a convenient drop-and-go program, allowing us and our local supporters to easily donate bags of cans and bottles to our account.
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You can become one of our recycling volunteers. The recycling volunteer team meets to sort and count large donations of recyclables from the mines. These donations are sorted into smaller bags and then transported to the Depot.
For more information, please reach out to us.
EVENTS
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Dog Walker
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Cat Cuddler | Puppy Cuddler
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Cat Room Cleaner | Poop Scooper
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Dish Washer | Laundry
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Recycling - Sorting and Bagging
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Fostering
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Grooming Dogs (brush and cut nails)
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Events | Grant Proposal Writing
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Snow Shoveling | Crate Cleaning and Sorting
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Be an Air Angel-Pet Escort for a Dog
Volunteer Opportunities
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