Volunteer Board Member – Emergency Operations / Rescue Strategy

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a meaningful impact on a nonprofit animal rescue? We want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Board Member with a focus on Emergency Operations and Rescue Strategy to join the leadership team at Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation.

About Us:

Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization specializing in animal rescue and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide abandoned animals with medical care, emotional support, and a path toward finding loving, permanent homes. Every effort we make is driven by compassion and a commitment to the welfare of animals in need.

How You Will Contribute:

Responsibilities:

• Assess urgent rescue and placement cases and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to implement rapid-response operational strategies.
• Advise on immediate animal welfare and safety needs.
• Make informed votes on high-stakes decisions impacting animals and organizational operations.
• Support the development of processes and protocols for emergency and time-sensitive situations.
• Provide guidance to other board members and volunteers on operational priorities during crises.

Immediate Ownership:

Manages high-level emergency and rescue strategy oversight, ensuring quick, informed operational decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in animal welfare, rescue operations, or emergency response management. Extensive experience preferred.
• Strong professional communication skills (email and virtual meetings).
• Ability to assess situations quickly, provide leadership, and make sound operational decisions.
• Prior board or nonprofit leadership experience in a 501(c)(3) or similar organization a plus.
• Must reside in California.
• Must be willing to support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

Commitment Details:

• This is a volunteer board position.
• Expected to participate in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly board meetings initially, transitioning to quarterly meetings as the board and operations stabilize.
• This role can be performed remotely; attendance at virtual board meetings is required.
• Support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

How to Apply:

Please send an email to board@chesterscorner.org with your resume and a short introduction of yourself and why you are interested in joining Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation as a board member. Please be sure to put the title “Volunteer Board Member – Emergency Operations / Rescue Strategy” in the subject line of your email.

Additional Notes:

This is a volunteer role; no compensation will be provided.