Volunteer Website Developer for Nonprofit Cat Rescue
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Whisker Warriors Manitoba |
| Address: | 175 Gordon Avenue Winnipeg MB R2L 0L6 |
| Website: | http://www.whiskerwarriorsmb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | To rescue, heal, and rehome abandoned and stray cats and kittens in Manitoba, providing them with medical care, socialization, and the best possible chance for a loving, permanent home while also working to reduce cat overpopulation through sterilization and community education |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6010 |
| Description of Duties: | Volunteer Website Developer Needed - Help Cats Find Homes! |
| Skills Required: | Brief Description of our need • Experience in web design/development (any platform is welcome!) Technical Skills ● Web Design & Development: Proficiency with website builders (like WordPress), understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and experience with content management systems (CMS) ● Digital Marketing: Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to improve search rankings, social media management to promote animals and events, and understanding of online advertising helps reach a wider audience. ● Graphic Design: Basic graphic design skills to create appealing visuals for the website and social media can significantly improve user engagement. SOFT SKILLS ● Compassion for animals. Understanding and sharing the feelings of animals in need and the people who want to help them is fundamental to the mission. ● Communication: The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with other volunteers, donors, and the public is essential for project success and organizational coordination. ● Problem-Solving: Volunteers must be able to identify and resolve issues that arise during the website development process or with online content. ● Teamwork: Building and maintaining a rescue website is a collaborative effort, requiring volunteers to work well with a team of other volunteers. ● Time Management: Organizing tasks and managing one's time effectively is crucial to ensure that the project is completed efficiently and meets deadlines. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | What we offer: |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Remote Volunteering All work would be remote with communication between the developer and the main social media poster for the rescue via email or, sometimes in person if this is possible for both persons dependent on location and schedule.. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Recognition by organization, networking, mentions on social media |
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| Closing Date: | Dec 1, 2025 |
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