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Published 12/21/25 5:37PM

local lobbyist for pet friendly polices REMOTE

G&Cs Advocacy and Rescue Corporation
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Windsor, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    December 23, 2025, 10:45 PM GMT-8
    End Date:
    June 11, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2000
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Being a local lobbyist volunteering for an animal rescue you would focus on advocacy, policy reform, and community engagement to improve pet-friendly initiatives. Here are some key ways you could contribute:

    Policy & Legislative Advocacy

    Draft petitions to reform local pet ownership laws, like increasing pet limits for responsible owners.

    Lobby city officials to pass ordinances supporting rental protections for pet owners, ensuring fewer pets are surrendered due to housing restrictions.

    Attend city council meetings to present research-backed arguments for stronger animal welfare policies.

    Work with lawmakers to develop programs like rental deposit assistance for pet owners or ESA certification initiatives.

    Community Engagement & Outreach

    Organize public events to educate community members on pet-friendly policies and encourage civic involvement.

    Host town hall meetings to address concerns about rescue operations and foster transparency between citizens and shelters.

    Collaborate with other nonprofits to create coalition efforts that strengthen advocacy goals.

    Strategic Messaging & Campaign Work

    Develop compelling narratives that highlight the benefits of progressive animal welfare policies.

    Write articles and social media posts advocating for systemic changes in animal rescue laws.

    Work with local journalists to get media coverage on issues affecting pet owners and rescue animals.

    Legal & Administrative Support

    Ensure compliance with state and local laws while structuring programs like pet adoption initiatives.

    Help draft agreements between rescue organizations and government agencies for public service programs.

    Support funding efforts by connecting rescues with legislative grants or tax incentives for animal welfare projects.

    • Important information
    • Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:

    Monday Morning

    Monday Afternoon

    Tuesday Morning

    Tuesday Afternoon

    Wednesday Morning

    Wednesday Afternoon

    Friday Morning

    Friday Afternoon

    Saturday Morning

    Saturday Afternoon

    Location

    On-site
    Windsor, California, US

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