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Published 9 days ago

Rescue Intake & Communications Coordinator

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Guilford County, NC
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    We hope to build a team of volunteers who can provide ongoing support for rescue communications and intake coordination. Flexible scheduling is available, and some responsibilities may be completed remotely.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Children & Youth, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must attend orientation before beginning regular service. Strong communication skills, reliability, and attention to detail are important for this role.

    Description

    Fairytale Farm Rescue & Sanctuary provides lifelong care for rescued rabbits and special-needs farm animals. Many of our residents have physical disabilities, medical conditions, or unique care requirements and depend on dedicated volunteers to help them thrive.

    We are seeking organized, compassionate volunteers to help support our rescue intake and communications efforts. This role plays an important part in helping animals receive the care they need by assisting with rescue inquiries, intake coordination, and communication with members of the community.

    Responsibilities

    • Respond to rescue inquiries received through email, social media, or other communication channels
    • Gather and organize information about animals needing assistance
    • Assist with intake documentation and record keeping
    • Communicate with rescue team members regarding intake requests
    • Help maintain accurate records and follow-up communications
    • Support adoption and rescue outreach efforts as needed
    • Assist with general administrative and communication tasks

    Ideal Volunteer

    • Passionate about animal welfare and rescue
    • Organized and detail-oriented
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Dependable and compassionate
    • Comfortable learning rescue intake procedures
    • Able to maintain confidentiality when appropriate
    • Experience with customer service, administration, communications, or nonprofit work is helpful but not required

    Preferred Skills

    • Administrative Support
    • Customer Service
    • Communication
    • Data Entry
    • Record Keeping
    • Community Outreach
    • Volunteer Coordination
    • Social Media Communication
    • Organization
    • Problem Solving

    Time Commitment

    Flexible scheduling available. We are seeking volunteers interested in ongoing involvement and can accommodate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly commitments.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Guilford County, NC
    Associated Location
    8719 Sherfield Rd, Colfax, NC 27235, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Fairytale Farm Rescue & Sanctuary! We provide lifelong care for rescued rabbits and special-needs farm animals. After submitting your application, a volunteer coordinator will contact you regarding orientation, training, and available volunteer opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to the farm!

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