Nonprofit
Published 2/26/26 6:08PM

Foster Coordinator

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking Foster Coordinators to help support and manage our foster network. This role focuses on onboarding new foster volunteers, coordinating placements, and providing ongoing support to ensure foster homes are well-matched and well-supported. Foster Coordinators work collaboratively with one another, the Director of Operations, and the adoption team to ensure clear communication and smooth transitions.

    What You’ll Do

    • Recruit fosters and communicate with prospective and current foster volunteers
    • Assist with onboarding and orientation of new fosters
    • Coordinate foster placements based on availability and cat needs
    • Track foster capacity and availability
    • Provide ongoing support and check-ins
    • Serve as a point of contact for foster-related questions
    • Maintain organized and consistent communication across the team

    Ideal Qualities

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
    • Calm, responsive, and solution-oriented
    • Able to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple moving pieces
    • Discreet and respectful when handling personal information
    • Comfortable guiding volunteers and making thoughtful foster placement recommendations
    • Experience with animal rescue or volunteer coordination helpful but not required

    Commitment

    • Approximately 2–5 hours per week with flexible scheduling
    • This role can be performed remotely; occasional availability to assist with local coordination and foster transport is a plus

    Learn more about our organization here: www.tinycatanimalrescue.org

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location

    D.C. Area

    Washington, DC, USA

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