Foster Application Vetter

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 our Foster Application Vetter, you’ll play an important role in initiating people who sign up to foster with Dallas Pets Alive. You will sometimes be the first human that our fosters interact with leaving a positive impact on the organization.

Team: Foster Team

Location: Remote/Virtual - Virtual from anywhere, understanding we are in the CST timezone.

Time Commitment: Under 5 Hours a week

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation.

Position Responsibilities:

The Foster Application Vetter will conduct reviews and onboarding of those who have applied to foster. Foster Application Vetters will only be responsible for one day a week.

• Foster application vetters will be processing applications to foster that come in via email.
• Respond to all in a timely manner with canned email responses.
• Make/edit notes regarding status as the app is worked.
• Input data into the appropriate area of ShelterLuv.
• Report findings to the team so further action may be taken in sending out Welcome email when applications have been approved.
• Professionally able to decline a foster offer when needed.

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
• The following activities are required:
  • Ability to operate a computer and/or mobile device.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

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:

DPA! is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and the communities we serve. We embrace challenges and lead with positive intent, welcoming all people who have a caring and compassionate dedication to animal welfare.

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.
• The golden rule is expected: Treat all living beings as you would like to be treated.

DPA! has a zero tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/

Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.