Volunteer: Coordinator, Foster to Adopt Program (REMOTE)

Dallas Pets Alive!; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated animal rescue organization as a Volunteer Coordinator for the Foster to Adopt Program. In this remote role, you will connect adopters with foster families, ensuring a smooth transition for pets in need. With a commitment to animal welfare, you will work alongside passionate volunteers, enhancing your skills while making a significant impact in the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a mission that prioritizes the lives of companion animals and fosters a culture of inclusivity and compassion. If you love animals and want to help, this is the perfect chance to contribute!

Benefits

Professional letter of recommendation

LinkedIn recommendation

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reaching out to potential adopters and explaining medical needs.
• Sending the foster agreement to potential adopters.
• Keeping the medical team informed.

Skills

Gmail

G-Suite applications

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Fluency in English

Job description

Volunteer: Coordinator, Foster to Adopt Program (REMOTE)

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OUR APPROACH

Our organization is run mostly by volunteers, and all of our pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas.

OUR APPROACH

Our organization is run mostly by volunteers, and all of our pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas.

We rescue and help the healthy and treatable pets at greatest risk for euthanasia at our partner shelters. We also provide assistance and resources to pet owners having problems so significant that they need to surrender their pets to a shelter.

In our rescue program, we focus on

• Rescuing healthy and treatable pets at North Texas shelters at the greatest risk of being euthanized
• Reducing owner surrender through our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program
• Opening kennel space by transporting pets to partners in the U.S. and Canada in need of adoptable animals
• Challenging the way our community views rescue animals. We believe that adoption is not only right thing to do but THE thing to do!
  
  

Please visit our website for additional information www.dallaspetsalive.org

• At this time, we do not accept court-ordered service hours nor track community service hours.
• Our organization does not currently have an established office location, however in March 2023 DPA opened up an Adoption Container.
  
  

More info found here >> https //dallaspetsalive.org/adoption-container/

• Adoption Container YOUTUBE Video https //youtu.be/cB76d1wbIic?si=8fLIutorDrDzPfEa
  
  

, Foster to Adopt (FTA) Coordinator Remote Volunteer Position

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https //dallaspetsalive.org

As the Foster to Adopt (FTA) Coordinator, you will be making a huge impact on this mission by connecting the adopter with the foster and medical team to ensure they are comfortable with taking over care of a foster animal.

Team Foster Team

Location Remote/Virtual Virtual from anywhere, understanding we are in the CST time zone.

Time Commitment 5-10 Hours a week

Compensation This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation. After one year of service, we issue a professional letter of recommendation from our Director of Volunteer Management and Human Resources, as well as a LinkedIn recommendation(s) as applicable.

Reports to Assistant Foster Director, Foster Director, VP of Animal Operations and the Executive Director.

Works with Will have regular and continuous contact virtually or over the phone with team leaders, foster parents, and other volunteers.

Position Responsibilities

• Reaching out to the potential adopter and explaining the remaining medical needs
• Sending the foster agreement to the potential adopter
• Keep the medical team, adoption counselor, and foster team privy of information
• Making sure the foster agreement is signed and loaded to our records system
  
  

Skills And Qualifications Best Suited For This Position

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications
• Fluency in English; bilingual a plus!
• Ability to operate a computer or mobile device
  
  

What We Look For In Our Volunteers

• Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.
  
  

Our Commitment to You

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where

• Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
• We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.
  
  

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination pol

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

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