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Canine Assistant Foster Director Hybrid Volunteer Position

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

As the Canine Assistant Foster Director, you’ll lead Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) efforts in working with and managing our foster teams such as foster parents, representatives, application vetters, admins and behavioral assistance volunteers.

Team: Foster Team

Reports to: Foster Director, Vice President of Animal Operations

Works with: DPA Leadership Team, animal operations teams, marketing teams, Foster Representatives, Foster Parents, Foster Admins, Foster Application Vetters, boarding and training partners.

Location: Hybrid/Virtual - Located in DFW, mostly virtual, but able to be in-person as needed.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation. After one year of service we issue a professional letter of recommendation from our Director of Volunteer Management and Human Resources, as well as a LinkedIn recommendation(s) as applicable.

Type of help: Responsibilities:  Oversee foster team volunteers to ensure required tasks are being completed   Communicate with foster parents and shelter partners to tag animals from respective shelters   Communicate with foster parents, representatives and behavioral team to make sure that behavioral issues are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner   Handle escalations from foster parents and representatives in a professional and timely manner   Be able to step in to any role on foster team in need of emergency   Coordinate with boarding partners and trainers regarding services needed such as long term boarding, group training sessions, in home consultations, handler sessions, etc.   Maintain up to date Foster Manual and documents and onboarding process for Foster teams   Conduct new volunteer onboarding and training   Ensure fosters are added to the appropriate database with applicable information and keep database current   Seek and act upon feedback from directors and other area leaders   Participate in the process of organizing regular foster refresher and training sessions   Coordinate retention programs and events to ensure volunteers and fosters feel valued and appreciated   Represent Foster Director in his or her absence

Languages spoken: ENGLISH

What else ...: Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position:  Not required, but preferred: At least 1 year of experience as a DPA foster team volunteer   Must be at least 18 years of age   Consistent availability required (in case emergencies arise), flexible schedule to answer foster questions during the workday preferred   Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications   Fluency in English; bilingual a plus!   Ability to operate a computer or mobile device   Ability to work virtually (phone, email)   Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare 

How many travelers can volunteer?: Ask Dallas Pets Alive! or For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/ Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.

Accommodation suggestions: More info found here >> https://dallaspetsalive.org/adoption-container/ * Adoption Container YOUTUBE Video: https://youtu.be/cB76d1wbIic?si=8fLIutorDrDzPfEa

Hours expected: We'll work with your schedule. Weekdays - Daytime and Evening Weekend - Daytime and Evening

Availability: SKILLS: Animal Care / Handling Organization People Skills Relationship Building Verbal / Written Communication

Wish List: REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week

How would you like to volunteer?:

Virtual (you can do it from a computer, home or anywhere)

In Person (you'll go to a physical location)

Cause Category:

Arts & Culture

Emergency & Saftey

Immigrants & Refugees

Seniors

Sports & Recreation

Faith Based

Computers & Technology

Justice & Legal

Advocacy & Human Rights

Animals & Wild Life

Children & Youth

Families

Women

Hunger

Health & Medicine

Politics

Community

International

Disaster Relief

Homeless & Housing

LGBTQ+

Veterans & Military Family

Race & Ethnicity

Environment

People with Disabilities

Crisis Support

Education & Life Skills

Length of Time :

Short-Term ( one time or less than a month)

Long Term ( 30 days or more)

Region:

USA

Canada

Caribbean

Central America

Middle East

South America

Africa

India

Europe

Asia

Australia

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