Feline Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Safe Place for Pets
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Job Description: Feline Coordinator
Position Summary: The Feline Coordinator works directly with volunteers and potential
clients to complete successful surrenders, intakes and adoptions. This volunteer abides by and
actively supports the mission and values of Safe Place for Pets. The Feline Coordinator will be
supervised by the Placement Program Director.
Position Description: The Feline Coordinator responds to Surrender Applications in
Shelterluv with information on the Placement Program. If a potential client meets our mission,
the Feline Coordinator completes the intake process. The Feline Coordinator has ongoing
communications with clients, fosters and team members. This volunteer must have access to a
computer with Google; a printer; email; and a cellphone with camera and internet. Desirable
qualifications include strong communication skills, ability to deal with clients in emotionally
challenging situations at the end of life, experience handling cats, and experience with non-profit
organizations.
Tasks include:
● Reviewing Initial Contact information and surrender application.
● Coordinating intake- including photos, vet records, and complete surrender application.
● Arranging transport to the foster, vet or cattery as needed.
● Creating a personalized bio for each pet and uploading it, along with pictures, to
Shelterluv.
● Reviewing adoption applications, contact applicants to arrange a time for a meet and
greet, as well as a site visit.
● Completing all Surrender forms, Foster forms, Adoption contracts, Site Visit forms.
● Setting up Pre-Adopt, provide instructions and follow up weekly.
● Finalizing adoptions in person.
● Attending monthly Leadership Team meetings.
● Communicating regularly with the Placement Director, Cat Care Coordinator, and Foster
Coordinator.
● Completing the Fear Free Shelter certification program within 60 days.
● Be available weekends, and after hours if needed when a client needs assistance.
● Tracking your hours each month and turn them into the Volunteer Coordinator
More opportunities with Safe Place for Pets
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Safe Place for Pets
Location:
1520 N Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, US
Mission Statement
Serving Terminally Ill People by Finding Forever Homes for Their Beloved Pets.
Description
Safe Place is an organization located in Colorado Springs, CO that cares for pets when a terminally ill owner no longer can. Safe Place was incorporated in 1996 and serves people and the pets in El Paso and Teller counties. We strive to provide comfort to families. Our unique expertise is a vital tool in assuring that a beloved pet will continue to be safe and loved, even beyond the owner's life. To some it is what matters most.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
808 Village Center DriveColorado Springs, CO 80919
DATE POSTED
July 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- depending on the number of felines in care but about 6 hours a month