Rescue Coordinator

DAISYS LEGACY

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Arlington, VA

I Want to Help

Details

Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)

Time Commitment:

Flexible

Recurrence:

Recurring

Cause Areas:

Animals, Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties

Description

About Daisy's Legacy

Daisy's Legacy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving animal welfare through advocacy, education, rescue support, and direct assistance programs. We work to help animals in need while supporting responsible pet ownership and stronger protections for companion animals.

Position Summary

Daisy's Legacy is seeking a compassionate and organized Rescue Coordinator to oversee and expand our rescue efforts. This volunteer leadership role will coordinate animal rescue cases from intake through placement while working closely with fosters, adopters, shelters, rescues, transport volunteers, and veterinary partners.

The Rescue Coordinator will play a critical role in helping save lives and ensuring animals receive the care and support they need.

Responsibilities

Coordinate rescue cases and animal intake requests
Communicate with shelters, rescues, fosters, and adopters
Assist with foster recruitment and placement
Coordinate transportation and transfer logistics
Help identify veterinary and medical resources for rescued animals
Maintain rescue records and case tracking
Support adoption and rehoming efforts
Develop rescue procedures and best practices
Build relationships with rescue partners and animal welfare organizations
Assist with emergency rescue and urgent animal welfare cases as needed

Qualifications

Passion for animal welfare and rescue work
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
Comfortable working with volunteers, adopters, and partner organizations
Experience in animal rescue, fostering, shelter operations, or veterinary settings is a plus but not required

Why This Role Matters

Every successful rescue depends on effective coordination. This role helps ensure animals receive timely assistance, medical care, foster placement, and loving homes while strengthening Daisy's Legacy's ability to save more lives.

Benefits