Volunteer | Foster [Dog] Placement Director | Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control

FoDACC Board Roles

Job Descriptions for 2025 Open Board Positions

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) is seeking compassionate, committed individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors. The following roles are currently open. All board members work collaboratively to support our mission of helping Detroit's animals and community, and most roles do not necessarily require a background in animal welfare. However, the final two roles listed would particularly benefit from animal rescue experience and familiarity with FoDACC.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed in the job description. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have relevant skills or experience to contribute, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role—or for another opportunity within our organization.

Foster Placement Director

The two Foster Placement Director(s) shall oversee the support, placement, and tracking of all fostered animals through the FoDACC system. These roles serve as a critical resource for foster families, ensuring they have the tools, guidance, and support they need for successful fostering experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain records of all fostered animals within the FoDACC system
• Manage the FoDACC Active Foster Facebook group and Facebook chat
• Provide onboarding, resources, and ongoing outreach to foster families
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating sponsored training sessions for fosters and adopters
• Act as a liaison between foster families, shelter staff, and interested adopters
• Respond promptly to foster correspondence, manage the emergency line for urgent foster care needs, and send regular follow-ups throughout the fostering process with updates and next steps
• Develop and maintain training materials, resources, and foster guidelines
• Support fosters in creating marketing materials for their foster pets and assist with posting across adoption platforms
• Coordinate off-site medical care for foster animals and liaise with veterinary partners
• Track and reconcile the Foster program's monthly budget and expenses with the Account Manager
• Ensure fosters are following FoDACC policies and guidelines, including decompression protocols, safe introductions, meet-and-greet procedures, and general safety practices, providing coaching and corrective guidance when necessary
• Provide coaching and corrective guidance when necessary

Ideal Skills:

• Experience in animal rescue, sheltering, or fostering (required)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to support and problem-solve with fosters

More info here: https://www.friendsofdacc.org/board-bylaws

Apply here: bit.ly/fodaccboard