Join Us as a Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator - Lead with Passion, Inspire Change!

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Are you the organized, people-loving coach we’ve been searching for? Do you have the knack for creating order in the midst of chaos and making people feel appreciated? If you’re someone who thrives on bringing people together and loves to make a real impact, we want YOU to be our Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator at Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary!

At Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary, we provide a forever home to animals rescued from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Nestled in the scenic heart of Thurston County, our sanctuary is not just a place for healing animals, but a place for people to grow too! Since 2014, we’ve worked hard to educate, inspire, and give farmed animals a better life-and now, we need you to help lead the charge in managing our growing volunteer family!

As our Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll be the heart and soul of our volunteer team. With Executive Director Kelly Lapham by your side, you’ll manage, coach, and inspire our 50+ dedicated volunteers, ensuring that they are trained, supported, and recognized. From recruitment to scheduling, training to evaluation-you’ll be an essential part of helping our volunteers shine, and ultimately, helping us achieve our mission to care for our amazing animals.

Recruitment Guru: Always on the lookout for new volunteer heroes! You’ll find creative ways to attract passionate people who want to make a difference at our sanctuary.

Volunteer Coach and Mentor: Lead volunteer orientations, create training programs, and keep our volunteers motivated, happy, and feeling appreciated.

Scheduling and Coordination: Keep everything organized-schedule shifts, manage records, and ensure that we have the right volunteers in the right places at the right times.

Communication Superstar: Respond to emails and phone calls, send out regular updates to our volunteers, and keep our volunteers in the loop with all the exciting happenings at the sanctuary.

Celebrate and Recognize: Develop creative ways to thank and recognize our volunteers. Help make Black Dawg Farm the best volunteer experience ever!

Volunteer Needs and Evaluations: Get to know our volunteers-what excites them? What drives them? Perform evaluations to make sure we’re meeting their needs and making their volunteer experience fulfilling.

Leadership and Public Representation: Represent Black Dawg Farm at community events, with veterinary partners, and occasionally give tours of the sanctuary to share our story with the public.

• People Person: You’re great at connecting with people, understanding their needs, and keeping them motivated.
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: You’re a scheduling and task-master-juggling multiple projects with ease.
• Communicator Extraordinaire: You can speak clearly, write effectively, and keep the flow of information smooth between our volunteers and the Executive Director.
• Problem Solver: When things get hectic, you can calmly figure out a solution and keep things moving.
• Animal Lover: While prior animal experience is a plus, we’re looking for someone who has a true passion for animal welfare and can help keep our volunteers aligned with that same mission.
• Leader: Whether it’s leading a team, providing feedback, or representing the sanctuary to the public, you know how to take charge and inspire others.

• 1-Year Minimum Commitment: We’d love for you to stick around and grow with us!
• 8-10 hours per week: Flexibility is key! Some work can be done remotely, but Saturdays will require your in-person presence for orientation and training (about 2-3 hours each).
• Weekends: You’ll need to be available for several Saturdays a month to run orientations and training sessions.

• Impactful Work: You’ll directly contribute to the growth of our sanctuary, the success of our volunteer program, and the well-being of over 100 rescued animals.
• Leadership Experience: Whether you're looking to build your resume or develop new skills, this role offers incredible opportunities to grow in management, communication, and nonprofit work.
• Team Environment: Work alongside passionate, like-minded animal advocates who are all about making a difference!
• Warm Fuzzies: The satisfaction of knowing you’re helping create a better world for farm animals and ensuring volunteers have an amazing experience doing so.

• Experience in management, coaching, or leadership is a big plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential.
• Excellent time management and communication skills are a must.
• Previous animal experience (or strong interest in learning!) is helpful.
• Ability to work independently, but also collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a passion for animal welfare.
• Driver’s License and clean driving record (you may need to attend events or visit partner organizations).
• Passion for the cause: You care deeply about Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary’s mission.

Ready to take the reins as our Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator? We can’t wait to meet you! Help us bring in a new wave of passionate volunteers and create a lasting impact on the lives of rescued animals.

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference at Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary!

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