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Published 6 days ago

Foster Team Support

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    5-10 hrs / week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Foster Team Support

    Join the life-saving team at Hearts & Bones Rescue, where you can make a difference one pup at a time!

    The Hearts & Bones foster team is looking for Foster Support Volunteers to support the team with admin tasks, email inbox coverage, and communication to fosters.

    Overview: This volunteer will assist with day-to-day foster communication - foster placements, foster changes, foster returns. Experience with rescue, dog behavior and handling is preferred. Looking for a proactive team member that is willing to work on a team to find temporary homes for rescued dogs.

    Impact: Foster Support Volunteers are the backbone of our foster program, ensuring every foster family and dog has the support they need to thrive.

    Compensation: Volunteer

    Location: Remote. Local candidates in the New York City area are preferred but open to volunteers anywhere.

    Time Requirement: 5-10 hours per week, more on transport weekends. Specific hours are generally flexible. Timely replies via e-mail and phone are critical to success in this role.

    Reports To: Foster Program Manager, Foster Coordinator

    Works With: This position corresponds with the adoption team, medical team, and volunteer team on a regular basis.

    Skills/Required Qualifications: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be responsive and communicative. Must have basic administrative and organizational skills. This role requires a positive and professional demeanor internally and externally.

    Apply now: Fill out a volunteer application on our website or send an email detailing your interest to volunteer@heartsandbonesrescue.com

    About the organization:

    Hearts & Bones Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed of a network of fosters and volunteers who collaborate to rescue shelter dogs and find them loving, forever homes. Every day, there are thousands of animals killed in America's shelters because they do not have homes. As a foster-based rescue, we focus on providing all of our dogs with secure and caring environments while they wait for their forever families. At Hearts & Bones, all of our dogs are 100% certified pre-loved.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    118A Orchard St, #217, New York, New York, US
    #217

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