About the Role
Toronto Cat Rescue saves over 2,500 cats each year from at-risk situations. Our work starts with a dedicated volunteer Intake Team. The Rescue List & Intake Bio Writer is a key member of this team, responsible for keeping our rescue list accurate, current and engaging to help cats find suitable foster homes. Responsibilities include writing warm and informative biographies, updating profiles as new information becomes available and removing cats when they are no longer seeking placement. Volunteers highlight each cat’s personality, ideal home environment and relevant medical or behavioural needs honestly and compassionately, while working with the Intake Team to obtain missing details and photographs.
Although the workload will vary, timely updates and accurate descriptions are essential to helping foster homes make informed decisions. Candidates should enjoy writing, have strong proofreading skills and attention to detail, and be comfortable using shared documents and online tools. Reliability, clear communication and a willingness to ask for clarification are important.
Every cat has a story, and your words can help them find a place to land. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys creative writing and wants to make a meaningful difference in animal rescue from home. You’ll work closely with the Intake Manager and other team members to help potential fosters see each cat’s unique qualities and understand the support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Help ensure cats are added to the rescue list in a timely manner.
- Create engaging, warm and informative mini biographies for incoming cats on the rescue list, as well as cats going to stores for adoption.
- Highlight each cat’s unique personality, quirks and lovable qualities.
- Clearly communicate important medical, behavioural or foster home requirements in a positive, honest and approachable way.
- Help shy, nervous or special-needs cats shine by focusing on their potential and the type of home where they’ll thrive.
- Keep profiles accurate and current as new details are received.
- Update or remove listings as cats are placed into foster homes, adopted or otherwise become unavailable.
- Ensure important information is presented clearly and consistently.
- Assist with preparing cat descriptions for foster recruitment emails and special foster home call-outs.
Qualifications & Expectations
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Enjoys creative writing and has a knack for making personalities shine through words.
- Has strong written English communication, grammar and proofreading skills.
- Is organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple cat profiles.
- Is comfortable using Google Docs, spreadsheets and other online tools, or is willing to learn.
- Communicates reliably and can complete assigned tasks within agreed-upon timelines.
- Is comfortable working independently while remaining connected with the Intake Team.
Previous rescue experience is an asset, but not required!
Time Commitment & Location
Location: Fully remote. Volunteer from the comfort of your own home!
Schedule: Flexible, with regular availability preferred. Because new cats arrive regularly, we’re looking for someone who can check for updates consistently throughout the week rather than completing all tasks in one day.
Time commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week to start, depending on intake volume.
You may never meet every cat you write about, but you’ll help change their lives, one biography at a time. Join our volunteer Intake Team!
