Assistant, Rescue (Owner Surrender Board)

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

As a Rescue Admin, you provide the organization with a dedicated representative to work hand in hand with the administration side of a continued positive partnership of Dallas Pets Alive! and our shelter partners.

Team: Rescue

Time Commitment: Estimate 4-6 hours per week. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months of volunteer service.

Reports to: Our Rescue Director, Vice President of Animal Operations, and Executive Director.

Works with: This volunteer will work with pet owners that have scheduled owner surrender appointments at Dallas Animal Services.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor owner surrender board
• Work with pet owners to gather additional information about the pets in need
• Complete brief write-ups with photos of shelter pets in need and add to DPA’s Trello networking albums (ideally daily but if not feasible as frequently as possible)
• Add shelter candidates to Trello “Pending” albums for review and approval to network to fosters
• Maintain Owner Surrender Trello boards (Dogs In Need & Cats In Need) for candidates, adding and removing pets based on availability

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare
• Ability and willingness to maintain consistent availability in case of emergencies.
• Have some related animal/rescue group experience, preferred
• Ability to work virtually (Email, Slack, Phone). A flexible work schedule to answer shelter partner correspondence during the work day is preferred but not required.
• Must be organized and skilled at record-keeping

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where:

1. Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
2. We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/

Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.