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Flexible Schedule
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Join our team to help us save the lives of cats and kittens! The Adoption Assistant will help us select the best forever home possible for each of our available cats and kittens so we can continue rescuing and placing more cats and kittens. Training will be provided by current Adoption Counselors. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Log application or appointment request into a shared spreadsheet. Review application and contact applicant to schedule an interview. Request a copy of their lease or rental agreement (if leasing/renting) to ensure they are allowed to have pets. A key part of the interview is counseling applicants on how to introduce new pets to existing pets, introducing adoptees to a new home environment, what to expect when bringing a new pet home - all of which is essential for setting up the adoption for success. Provide recommendation to approve or disapprove the application and adoption to the rest of the Adoption Team for review and ultimate decision of approval or denial. Work with the Adoption and Foster Team to arrange transfer of the cat, medical documents, microchip, and adoption packet. Ensure receipt of Adoption Agreement and adoption fee payment. Qualifications: Attend PZF Orientation and Trainings. Time commitment is 15-20 hours/month but may fluctuate based on the number of cats in care. Demonstrated ability to communicate with clarity, brevity, friendliness, and respect. Demonstrated ability to ask questions and relay information with ease. Ability to ask sometimes uncomfortable questions, depending on the application or where the conversation goes. Ability and willingness to educate others on cat care such as food, equipment, why declawing is bad, indoor only requirement, etc. Demonstrated responsiveness and being reliable. Able to respond to new adoption applications within 72 hours. Possess computer and mobile phone access. Familiarity with Excel and Google Drive or ability to learn. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines. Benefits of volunteering in this role include: Essential impact in saving more cats and kittens. Satisfaction of helping cats and kittens get to their forever homes. Experience in vetting adoption applications. Participating as a team player in a meaningful mission.
Date Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
FUND RAISING MANAGER The Peter Zippi Memorial Fund (PZF) was established in 1977 and is a non-profit 501(3)(c) rescue and adoption cat shelter located in Hermosa Beach, CA. We are a coalition partner with No Kill Los Angelos and a Best Friends network partner. PZF receives no government funding and is supported by volunteers and fund-raising efforts. We are looking for a Fundraising Volunteer Manager to spearhead fund raising. If you have experience in fundraising, please contact us. This volunteer position can be performed virtually but may require attendance at some events. Tasks will include but are not limited to reaching out to sponsors and donors, maintaining a donor database, accurately describing PZF’s mission to the community, event planning in coordination with the President and Social Media Manager, and planning and managing fresh marketing efforts. This position does not require direct contact with the cats, but all volunteers are encouraged to visit the cats and kittens; they are truly inspirational to us all! A list of expected activities includes the following: Annual Print Newsletter Annual Open House or Alternate Event (always early November) This would include everything from organizing the event to managing volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer Manager. Quarterly Digital Newsletter Quarterly Facebook Fundraiser Campaign in collaboration with the Social Media Manager. Annual Giving Tuesday Strategy Assisting with creation of Social Media content. Grant Writing Donor Development Thank you cards Writing letters to large donors. Maintain Donor Database (including entering offline donations for proper tracking of fundraising activities.) Please contact Gayle Kirma at gaylek@peterzippifund.org to apply for this position.
Date Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Join our cat loving rescue and adoption group by helping with further development of social media activities, engaging with audiences on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and overseeing all social media postings. The Social Media Coordinator would be responsible for creating content to be approved by the President, reply to comments, messages, and other notifications and work cooperatively with other volunteers to create engaging content. Qualifications: Possess a strong understanding of various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube. Experience and education in Social Media Management. Ability to create high-quality written and visual content. Interest in Animal Rescue. Minimum of 15 hours per week of volunteer time.
Date Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Do you want to provide loving care to cats and kittens? There are two main activities that our volunteers provide: 1) loving care by holding, petting, socializing, and playing with the cats and kittens and 2) ensuring that their environment is clean and safe. Volunteer orientation & training is provided in 2-3 on-site sessions. Partnering with a seasoned volunteer is part of this training. We need ADULT VOLUNTEERS, AGE 18 AND OLDER to socialize with the cats and kittens by touch and play which is essential to maximize their development and ensure they have every opportunity to lead a well-adjusted life. There are also cats/kittens that need particular care due to recent surgery or other medical conditions. Cleaning duties include scooping kitty litter pans, cleaning cages, cleaning the adoption area, and laundering bedding and towels. Please complete and submit a volunteer application, https://www.peterzippifund.org/volunteering/.
Date Posted: Dec 15, 2022
