Are you organized? Like working with & coaching people? Volunteer Coordinator needed

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If you are an organized person, love working with, coaching people and are seeking an involved volunteer position with a growing non-profit animal rescue organization, read on. Training will be provided to the right individual.

The Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator will play an integral leadership role on the Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary team, as a people manager and coach.

Working with Executive Director, Kelly Lapham, your 2 major areas of responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Managing the 50+volunteers of the Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary volunteer team.
• Providing orientation and training to new volunteers.

Your Commitment

• Minimum 1-year commitment
• 8 to10 hours per week with a willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the role. Work at a Farm Sanctuary can be uncertain and chaotic at times! Some of it can be done remotely as well.
• Be able to work several Saturdays a month for orientation and training, shifts are between 2-3 hours each.

RESPONSIBILITITES

Recruiting

• Always be in a recruiting mindset, figure out creative ways to recruit volunteers

Retention

• Work at finding ways to recognize volunteers and create a warm, welcoming feeling where volunteers feel appreciated.
• Keeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organization and volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Needs

• Perform volunteer interviews, find their interests, and implement a program so that their needs are met.
• Perform annual evaluations of volunteers, this is a way to find out their level of happiness and satisfaction with BDFS, what improvements need to be made etc.

Scheduling

• Schedule Volunteer Shifts
• Organizing, training and leading on-the-job training.
• Keeping schedules and records of volunteers' work.

Communications

• Respond promptly to e-mails and phone calls
• Relay information to the Executive Director in weekly reports
• Collecting volunteer information, availability, skills, and maintaining an up-to-date database.
• Using marketing tools such as outreach programs, e-mails, and volunteer databases.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Representing Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary at community events and with our veterinary partners.
• Giving occasional tours of the Sanctuary.
• Ensuring the organization's purpose is conveyed to the public.

Qualifications

• Previous animal experience is desired.
• Management, coaching or leadership experience is desired.
• Excellent time management and communication skills is essential.
• Reliability and attention to detail is essential.
• Strong organizational skills: proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects is critical.
• Ability to utilize e-mail, excel and bonus if you have experience with access
• Ability to work well with variety of people.
• Team player is a must.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Positive attitude, heck yea!
• Commitment to Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary’s animal care policies and organizational programs and goals.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Additional Experience Sought

• Animal Sanctuary and or non-profit experience.
• Experience with large animals is a giant plus.

Specifications

• Part-time (volunteer) position
• Reports to the Executive Director
• Work schedule varies; several weekends required
• The job requires some physical work
• Some public speaking in front of small groups

Note: Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary is funded by donations. We are an all-volunteer team, even the Executive Director. All money raised goes directly to the animals and the operation of our 10-acre property, housing more than 100 rescued animals, for life.

CONTACT: For more information on this opportunity, and a personal interview, please contact:

Kelly Lapham, Executive Director

Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary

www.blackdawg.org

Office Phone: 360-446-0294

Email: volunteer@blackdawg.org