Volunteer Manager / Board Position

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WHO WE ARE

In Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, as in the rest of the country, the number of unwanted horses and horses not receiving proper basic care exceeds the resources available to accommodate them. Though there are currently no accurate figures on how many of these horses exist, our research and work with regional animal control officers tells us these numbers are on the rise.

Sound Equine Options utilizes a vast network of participants to strengthen the safety net for local horses to provide them with a life of dignity, love, trust, and care. Our volunteers are passionate about the veterinary-based programs and the results they produce. Based on innovative practices, these programs address the need for temporary assistance and the unwanted horse issue on a national level while radically changing the lives of local horses.

VOLUNTEER MANAGER OVERVIEW

Are you a people-person, who connects with others easily, is organized and great with time management?

Our Volunteer Manager is a vital position, so vital that it is required that they also be a part of our Board of Directors as a leader of the organization. The most important factor for this role is being able to keep in touch with volunteers, helping us find new volunteers, getting to know who they are and continually inspiring them in the work that they do. We could not help local horses without our dedicated team of volunteers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Believe 100% in the Sound Equine Options mission
• Be willing to dedicate the time needed for this position (i.e.: making time in a busy schedule)
• Be willing to meet virtually or in-person with Leadership Team as needed
• Be willing to call, email and Skype existing Volunteers and potential volunteers
• 2 years initial commitment to position as Board Member, possibility of re-election at that time
• Fixed Time: Planning meetings are held at a predetermined time (and scheduled as needed), convenient for all required members for the discussion. Board Meetings are held every month for approximately 3 hours and attendance is required.
• Flexible Time: For volunteer management related tasks, approximately 10-15 hours per month, varying according to personal preference, with an increase of hours as events approach.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Proven organizational and leadership abilities; Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills; Experience in working with, coordinating and training/leading volunteers/personnel; Ability to delegate tasks to others; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to manage details and stay organized and proactive with communication; Dedicated and motivated individual who is committed to a great cause.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify areas of need for volunteer assistance
• Drive guidelines/policies for volunteers representing organization
• Work in tandem with other board members to determine number of volunteers, type of volunteers needed for each event/activity
• Recruit to build volunteer resources
• Create, recruit and manage a Volunteer Committee that will provide assistance in the coordinating of volunteers and volunteer related tasks.
• Maintain and promote volunteer retention
• Attend board meetings and be a thought leader and strategic thinker for our Volunteer Program.

While many of the responsibilities can be managed virtually, we need this volunteer to be located in Tri-County (Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington) area / Portland, Oregon.

SEND Introduction and Resume to volunteers@soundequineoptions.org.