Nonprofit
Published 2/20/26 3:44PM

Placement Coordinator (Remote, Dog Rescue)

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:
    Approximately 3–4 hours per week. Flexible scheduling. Work is completed remotely and tracked in shared Google Docs/Sheets.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must agree to and sign the organization’s volunteer agreement and confidentiality/disclosure policy, and adhere to all rescue policies and procedures.

    Description

    This role supports dog placement by coordinating outreach to partner rescues and organizations. The Placement Coordinator will conduct organized cold emailing using provided templates, research and identify appropriate rescue contacts, and maintain a master tracking spreadsheet of outreach efforts, responses, and next steps.

    This is a remote, ongoing volunteer role requiring approximately 3–4 hours per week. The role involves consistent follow-up, organization, and basic data tracking. Volunteers must be comfortable working in Google Docs/Sheets, researching contact information, and keeping clear records of outreach activity. Prior experience working with dogs in a rescue, shelter, or animal welfare setting is required. Reliability and follow-through are essential, as this work directly impacts placement outcomes.

    This is a remote volunteer role and requires reliable personal access to a phone and/or computer with internet. The rescue is not able to provide equipment or service.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    San Jose, CA, USA

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    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest. This role involves behind-the-scenes coordination, including research, cold email outreach to rescue organizations using templates, follow-up communication, and tracking outreach in shared Google Docs/Sheets.

    Please review the role description carefully before applying. This is an ongoing, remote role requiring approximately 3–4 hours per week. Prior experience working with dogs in a rescue, shelter, or animal welfare setting is required.

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