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Military Outreach Coordinator (Volunteer, Remote) — Reach Military Families Before Deployment Does

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:
    3 to 5 flexible hours per week, plus the team's regular video call. Long-term role; you set your own outreach pace within the team's rhythm.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Military families cannot use programs they have never heard of. Dogs on Deployment connects deploying service members with volunteer pet boarders, but only if families know we exist before the orders arrive. As a Military Outreach Coordinator, you build the relationships that get us in front of families at exactly the right moment.

    What you will do:

    • Build relationships with family readiness offices, spouse clubs, USOs, and base support organizations
    • Introduce Dogs on Deployment as a resource for pre-deployment briefs and installation family resources
    • Get our program information and materials into the hands of the people military families turn to
    • Track your outreach and share what is working with the team

    Who thrives in this role: someone connected to the military community as an active duty member, veteran, or military spouse, who understands the family support network and enjoys making warm introductions. If you have ever wished someone had told you about a helpful resource sooner, this is your chance to be that person for families across the country. No fundraising or sales required, just genuine connection.

    Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 by two military pilots. Through our Hero Pet Boarding Network and financial assistance programs, we make sure no service member ever has to choose between their duty and their pet. You do not need a military background to serve, though for this role a connection to the military community is a strong asset. Our volunteers work in supportive teams with a regular meeting rhythm, real ownership, and a mission you can feel.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Scotts Valley, CA 95066, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please include a short note about your connection to the military community and why this role interests you. Any experience with family readiness, spouse clubs, or base organizations is a plus but not required. Selected volunteers attend a brief orientation, sign a simple volunteer agreement, and are welcomed at our quarterly Volunteer Town Hall.

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