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26 people are interested
Volunteer Services Assistant
ORGANIZATION: The Humane Society of the United States
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26 people are interested
The Volunteer Services department is responsible for implementing best practices in volunteer management, effectively engaging volunteers in the organization's work, and providing training and resources to volunteer managers.
We are looking for a volunteer to assist with a variety of tasks to help strengthen the organization's volunteer and internship programs. Among other duties, volunteers in this role provide general department support including responding to inquiries from the public, helping with data entry and maintenance, and supporting our recruitment efforts.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteers will learn best practices in volunteer management and strengthen critical thinking and organizational skills while helping to support the mission of the organization.
Becoming a volunteer
Requirements for our volunteers:
- Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong familiarity with the Internet
- Able to work well independently and use good judgment
Commitment policy:
- Volunteers commit to a minimum of three hours per week for three months.
Restrictions:
- Volunteers must have access to a computer and access to the Internet.
- All volunteers must successfully complete a criminal background check.
- We do not accept any court ordered community service.
Process:
- Please review the description and restrictions above to help determine if our volunteer opportunity is the right fit. If you would like to proceed, please fill out the volunteer application at www.humanesociety.org/volunteer.
- After review of your application, a staff member will contact you to discuss the opportunity. If we mutually determine that the opportunity appears to be a good fit, you will be asked to fill out an authorization form allowing us to carry out a background check.
- Before becoming an official volunteer, you must pass the background check, sign a volunteer agreement, and sign a waiver/release of liability.
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About The Humane Society of the United States
Location:
700 PROFESSIONAL DR, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879, US
Mission Statement
We fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, we take on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries. With our affiliates, we rescue and care for thousands of animals every year through our animal rescue team’s work and other hands-on animal care services. We fight all forms of animal cruelty to achieve the vision behind our name: A humane society. And we can’t do it without you.
Description
We work to:
- Provide direct care, rescue and services for animals in crisis.
- Pass local, state and federal laws to protect animals.
- Make sure existing laws are properly enforced.
- Help the biggest corporations reform their animal welfare policies.
- Shape public opinion on animal cruelty through our awareness campaigns and investigations.
- The world’s greatest roster of scientists and other experts in animal welfare.
- State directors across the country working at the local level.
- Five affiliated animal sanctuaries and medical centers.
- Programs that provide veterinary care and other animal services to inner cities, and a veterinary affiliate that provides these services to Native American reservations.
- Wildlife sanctuaries in more than 35 states.
- A global affiliate, Humane Society International, which runs programs in more than 20 countries.
We take a mainstream approach and combat the most severe forms of cruelty and abuse. Leaders in the humane movement ranked us the most effective animal organization in the country in a survey conducted by Guidestar’s Philanthropedia.
CAUSE AREAS
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2022
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours/week for 3 months
- Excellent attention to detail