We are a completely volunteer operated organization. We rely on the talents and strengths of our community in order to facilitate growth and continue to save animals in need.

Check out our volunteer committees and open positions below to learn more.

Join our Volunteer Team

Volunteer Engagement

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Marketing and Communications

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Fundraising

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Transport

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Medical Record Management

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Events and Outreach

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Volunteer Engagement ✳︎ Marketing and Communications ✳︎ Fundraising ✳︎ Transport ✳︎ Medical Record Management ✳︎ Events and Outreach ✳︎

Open Positions

Join a Volunteer Committee

Volunteer Engagement

  • Respond to volunteer inquiries.

  • Conduct volunteer orientations.

  • Match volunteers with appropriate roles.

  • Track volunteer participation.

  • Recognize volunteer achievements.

  • Assist with volunteer scheduling.

  • Coordinate volunteer appreciation events.

  • Maintain volunteer list and data.

Events and Outreach

  • Set up and break down event materials.

  • Greet visitors and answer questions.

  • Introduce adoptable dogs to potential adopters.

  • Promote the rescue's mission and programs.

  • Assist with event logistics and dog transport.

Marketing and Communications

  • Create social media posts and stories.

  • Share adoption success stories.

  • Promote events and fundraising campaigns.

  • Coordinate Petfinder bios with fosters for updates.

  • Draft web content.

  • Create adopt me/take home infographics.

Medical Record Keeping

  • Data record input and management

  • Ensuring ShelterLuv reflects the most up to date medical information for each animal 

  • QA/QC of intake records and data 

  • Preventative reminders and distribution

  • Mailing Rabies certificate to adopted animals

  • Updating spreadsheets involved in data tracking and management for vaccines and spay/neuter

Transport

  • Safely transporting animals from shelter, veterinary appointments, events and foster care

  • Transporting necessary documentation along with the animals being transported

  • Decontaminating transport materials

  • Maintaining safe transport practices

Fundraising

  • Assist with fundraising campaigns.

  • Solicit donations and sponsorships.

  • Research grant opportunities.

  • Support donor appreciation efforts (i.e. thank you notes).

  • Maintain a donor database.

  • Maintain financial records.

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”

―Edward Everett Hale