Foster Matchmaker (Remote)

Before Rescue City can welcome a dog, we need a foster home ready for them. As a Foster Matchmaker, you’ll get to know our approved fosters, learn what each incoming dog needs, and help make placements that work for both. You might find a foster who’s home during the day for a young puppy or connect a shy dog with someone who can give them time to settle in.

This is an ongoing, remote volunteer role for someone who enjoys working with people and is good at keeping track of details and following up.

What you’ll do

• Review each incoming dog’s age, size, temperament, energy level, and any medical or care needs.
• Identify approved fosters whose schedules, household setup, and preferences fit the dog.
• Send foster opportunity emails, answer questions, and follow up until placements are confirmed.
• Coordinate with our Intake, Foster, Medical, and Adoption teams so fosters know what to expect before their dog arrives.
• Keep placement records current in Google Docs and help with virtual home visits for foster applicants as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Warm, clear communication and reliable follow through.
• Comfort working independently, juggling several placements, and checking email regularly.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and spreadsheets, plus a willingness to learn our foster database and email tools. Mailchimp experience is a plus.
• Experience fostering, adopting, volunteering with a rescue, or working with dogs is strongly preferred.

Time commitment

Approximately 5-7 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. The workload varies week to week, with busier periods when dogs are arriving and foster placements need to be confirmed.

Interested? Email volunteer@rescuecity.nyc with a little about yourself, any relevant experience, and what draws you to foster matchmaking.