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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.

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

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

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional level correspondence at all times.

• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.

• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.

• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.

• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where:

1. Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.

2. We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

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.