We started this little newsletter to help you, our amazing volunteers, keep up with the rescue during these disconnected times. Despite so many things being shut down, everyone wants a furry pal right now. Our rescue needs your service now more than ever.
So if you’re interested in being more involved from home (pajama-attire approved), check out these volunteer opportunities.
Profiles - Writer - City Dogs
Number of positions open: 1-2
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment.
Estimated hours per week: 1-2
Description of duties: Write engaging descriptions of adoptable dogs based on a form filled out by the dog's foster. These descriptions will be posted to our website and Facebook and are critical in getting dogs adopted.
Skills preferred: Solid writing skills, creativity, attention to detail.
Profiles - Photo Manager
Positions open: 1-2
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment.
Estimated hours per week: 1-2
Description of duties: Post photos of dogs and cats to the website and individual animal's Facebook albums.
Skills preferred: Moderate familiarity with Facebook, consistent access to email, must love looking at adorable dog and cat pics!
Supply Return Coordinator
Number of positions open: 1
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment.
Estimated hours per week: 1-2
Description of duties: Use an email template to contact fosters and adopters to remind them to return CDR equipment. Fully remote.
Skills preferred: Attention to detail, preferably long term commitment of 2-3 hours a month (1-2 hours every other week or 1 hour weekly).
Foster Assistant - City Dogs
Number of positions open: 1
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment.
Estimated hours per week: minimum of 1 - 2
Description of duties: Communicate with assigned fosters regarding foster dogs, including about any health or behavior issues. After the initial introduction phone call, most communication with fosters can be done via email or text. Coordinate with fosters to choose a suitable foster dog.
Skills preferred: Attention to detail, ability to respond to emails and texts in a timely fashion, desire to help dogs!
Adoption Counselor - City Kitties
Number of positions open: 2-3
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment
Estimated hours per week: minimum of 1 (one application takes about an hour total over the span of a week).
Description of duties: Correspond with prospective cat adopters; check personal, landlord, and vet references; conduct virtual home visits
Skills preferred: Attention to detail, ability to respond to emails in a timely fashion, desire to help cats!
Shelter-to-Rescue Assistant - City Dogs
Number of positions open: 2-3
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment.
Estimated hours per week: 5
Description of duties: Under the direction of the lead, collect vet records, photos, and bio information from shelter location for dogs rescued from their location and record in the appropriate database. Create online profiles for each dog using our template and online animal management software.
Skills preferred: Initiative. Excel, Facebook pages, simple record management, attention to detail.
Graphic Designer (Campaign assets)
Number of positions open: 3-4 since most requests are ad hoc and volunteer availability will vary based upon volunteer's current professional workload.
Length of service: Ad hoc short-term assignments.
Estimated hours per week: Varies by assignment.
Description of duties: Develop aesthetic and related assets (primarily social media focused with the occasional flyer) for various campaigns throughout the year.
Skills preferred: A graphic design professional.
Branding
Number of positions open: 1
Length of service: Short-term
Estimated hours per week: flexible
Description of duties: Assist the organization to develop their brand and related assets.
Skills preferred: Initiative. Professional marketing and branding experience.
Public Relations/Press Releases
Number of positions open: 1-2
Length of service: Ad hoc short-term assignments
Estimated hours per week: Varies by assignment
Description of duties: Outreach to the community, news, radio, and others to gain awareness and support.
Skills preferred: Initiative. Public relations.
Storytelling
Number of positions open: 1-2
Length of service: At least 6 month commitment.
Estimated hours per week: Varies by assignment; flexible
Description of duties: Creating compelling content about our work to share across our channels.
Skills preferred: Initiative. Copywriting, journalism, or similar.
Adoption Closeout Specialist - City Kitties
Number of positions open: 2-3
Length of service: Short term project
Estimated hours per week: 1-2
Description of duties: Help is needed closing out a backlog of cat adoptions in our online platform. Including updating the alumni spreadsheet with contract information.
Skills preferred: Data entry, attention to detail.
Shelter-to Rescue Assistant - City Kitties
Number of positions open: 1
Type of service: At least 6 months
Estimated hours per week: 5-10
Description of duties: Under the direction of the lead, collect and file vet records, make online folders for incoming cats, assist the creation of the weekly transport sheet, and help manage online profiles for each cat.
Skills preferred: Flexibility, dedication, follow through, willingness to learn, access to a computer throughout the day.
