Help Wanted!

Help Wanted

Essential Volunteer Positions

All positions within Anthem Pets are unpaid, volunteer positions. Intervening on behalf of pets in need is very rewarding, but requires people who can work independently and dedicate themselves to the task at hand.

We most URGENTLY require Cat Adoption, Dog Adoption and Lost & Found Coordinators, which are some of the most important jobs within Anthem Pets. They are rewarding positions, but require commitment. Please write AnthemPets@Yahoo.com or call 480-287-3542 if you have any questions, or wish to help.

We need 2-3 people trained in each, to share the position and provide backup, so if you see ANY position that interests you, please let us know!

Explanation of Time Requirement:

High – A level of work may be needed each day

Medium – A level of work will be needed each week

Low – A level of work will be needed each month

Cat Adoption Coordinator & Dog Adoption Coordinator – HIGH

These are two different positions, but the description is the same.

The Dog and Cat Coordinators are hands-on roles that require organizational skills, computer skills/access and personal skills. Dog and Cat Adoption Coordinators facilitate adoptions from start to finish by working with fosters, vets and potential adoptive families. These are very rewarding positions. Responsibilities include:

* Coordinate vet care with Daisy Mountain Vet Hospital
* Review adoption applications and interview each applicant
* Schedule meet/greets as needed
* Facilitate final adoption paperwork
* Coordinate final transaction

Lost & Found Pet Coordinators – HIGH

This position is vital to daily operations. The coordinators will respond to lost and found pet calls and posts to confirm the location and coordinate pick-up when necessary. They need to be available to transport, which may include taking the the pet to the vet to scan for microchip. The coordinators will take pictures of the animals and communicate with Dog and Cat Adoption Coordinators to alert them that a pet is coming into our system.

Foster Coordinator – HIGH

These coordinators solicit new fosters and communicate with current fosters to find temporary homes for new pets. If needed they will create newsletters and use social media to find foster homes for pets. Responsibilities include:

* Qualify new foster homes
* Send out email communications to find fosters for new pets entering our system
* Coordinate transportation to and from foster & vet

Pet Hotline Volunteers – MEDIUM

The Anthem Pets hotline provides a vital service to the community. These volunteers take turns manning the phone 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, fielding calls that range from lost pets, to pet emergencies. We need 4 volunteers to share the responsibility and rotate coverage which currently is one week on, four weeks off.

Volunteer Coordinator – MEDIUM

The Volunteer Coordinators make the first contact with new volunteers. They welcome the new volunteer, provide information about the rescue and learns about the volunteer’s interests. The coordinators will try to meet with new volunteers in person, casually over coffee for example. This is essential to ensure that volunteers feel welcome and to find a roles within the rescue that suits them.

Events Coordinator – LOW to MEDIUM

The coordinators will plan and execute adoption, low cost vaccination clinics, and other non-fundraising events for the rescue. They will sign up volunteers using online software and solicit help on social media.

Fundraising Coordinators – LOW to MEDIUM

These coordinators will plan and execute fundraising activities for the rescue. They will determine the number of volunteers required for event and solicit help using our online sign up software.