Volunteer Wellness Coordinator

Hope Haven Pet Rescue, Inc.

📍 Worcester, MA (Hybrid) | 🕒 ~3–6 hours/week | 🧡 Volunteer Leadership Role

About Us

Hope Haven Pet Rescue is a small, fully foster-based, volunteer-run cat rescue serving communities across Massachusetts. All cats in our care live in private foster homes, allowing us to provide individualized, thoughtful care while prioritizing stability, well-being, and humane outcomes. We are committed to sustainable rescue practices and collaborative leadership.

Position Overview

The Wellness Coordinator is a leadership-level volunteer role focused on supporting the physical and emotional well-being of cats in foster care. This role combines coordination, communication, documentation, and observation, with limited hands-on medical support when appropriate and permitted. The Wellness Coordinator works closely with foster caregivers, veterinary partners, and the Rescue Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Track wellness needs including vaccinations, testing, spay/neuter status, medications, and recovery timelines
• Maintain accurate medical and wellness records
• Coordinate veterinary appointments and share care plans with fosters
• Serve as a point of contact for routine health or behavior questions
• Identify concerns early and escalate appropriately
• Review foster observations related to behavior, stress, and adjustment
• Provide basic guidance on enrichment and stress reduction
• Assist with vaccines, blood draws, or wellness clinics when permitted
• Support veterinary partnerships and research low-cost medical resources
• Collaborate with the leadership team and support shared responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine, shelter medicine, rescue wellness, or feline care preferred
• Ability to recognize feline behavior and stress signals
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable working remotely
• Clear, compassionate communication style
• Comfortable using basic technology and documentation systems
• Willingness to work within Massachusetts regulations and rescue protocols

Why Volunteer With Us

• Make a direct impact on cats’ health and long-term outcomes
• Help build sustainable medical and wellness systems
• Be part of a thoughtful, supportive leadership team
• Enjoy flexible scheduling and shared responsibility