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Location: Remote (South Africa-based preferred, but open to others) Commitment: Short-term project with flexible hours Cause Area: Education, Animal Welfare, Child Development, Social Justice Are you a Social Scientist or Researcher with a passion for early childhood development, education reform, or animal-human empathy? We’re looking for a skilled volunteer to help us design a research questionnaire for a pioneering project that could shape the future of humane education in South African schools. About the Project: We are introducing a humane education curriculum into foundation phase classrooms (ages 6-9), specifically targeting children who have exhibited signs of aggression or violence. The goal? To foster empathy for animals as a catalyst for emotional development, behavioural change, and improved social outcomes. Your Role: As our volunteer Social Scientist, you’ll play a critical role in validating this innovative approach. We need a three-phase questionnaire developed to evaluate the program’s impact on participating learners: Pre-Intervention: Establish baseline attitudes and behaviours. Midpoint: Assess early indicators of change. Post-Intervention: Determine the measurable impact of the curriculum. The Ideal Volunteer: Background in psychology, sociology, education, or a related field. Experience with questionnaire design, particularly with young children. Skilled in measuring behavioural and emotional development. Passionate about creating systemic change through education and empathy. Why This Matters: Your contribution could provide the data needed to advocate for empathy-based learning to be officially integrated into the national curriculum. Together, we can break cycles of violence, inspire compassion, and change the trajectory of young lives-starting with how they relate to animals. Help us turn a compassionate idea into policy-changing proof. Apply now and be the reason change happens.
Date Posted: May 13, 2025
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Location: Remote (South Africa-based preferred) Commitment: Part-time, flexible hours Cause Area: Animal Welfare, Communications, Nonprofit Support, Public Awareness Are you a Marketing or Public Relations professional looking to use your skills to make a real impact? The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) has been changing lives-animal and human-for 67 years, yet we remain one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets. We need your voice to help us change that. About Us: SAID is a trusted and respected NPO delivering professional veterinary care, community education, and long-term solutions to animal suffering. Our work spans generations, yet our brand visibility doesn’t reflect our legacy or impact. We are ready to change that-and we need a communications champion to help us do it. Your Role: As our volunteer Marketing & PR Lead, you’ll help us: Develop a brand awareness strategy that resonates with both traditional and digital audiences. Create engaging content that tells our powerful stories across media platforms. Cultivate media relationships and help us secure press coverage. Identify visibility opportunities, including partnerships, interviews, and campaigns. Support the rollout of new projects, events, and fundraising drives with impactful messaging. The Ideal Volunteer: Background in marketing, communications, public relations, or journalism. Strong understanding of brand storytelling and media outreach. Passionate about animal welfare, community upliftment, and creating lasting change. Able to think creatively and work independently within a mission-driven team. Why This Matters: You’ll be helping an organisation with a 67-year legacy finally step into the spotlight it deserves-and with it, help thousands more animals and communities who need us. Your work will lay the foundation for stronger partnerships, deeper donor relationships, and a South Africa where no animal suffers in silence. Join us and be the voice behind our vision.
Date Posted: May 13, 2025
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Location: Midrand, Gauteng (on-site at our farm) Commitment: One Saturday per month Cause Area: Animal Welfare, Community Service, Environmental Stewardship Do you love being outdoors, getting your hands in the soil, and making green spaces thrive? The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) is looking for passionate gardening volunteers to help us care for the land that cares for animals. About Us: Our 4.2 hectare farm is a place of healing-for animals rescued from hardship, and for the people who work with them. But with limited staff and resources, keeping our grounds beautiful and safe is a challenge. That’s where you come in. We Need Help With: Grass cutting to keep paddocks, paths, and public areas neat and accessible De-weeding around gardens, fences, and animal enclosures Basic landscaping and general garden maintenance Creating and maintaining tranquil, functional outdoor spaces for animals, staff, and visitors Who You Are: A nature lover or hobby gardener who enjoys working outdoors Comfortable with physical activity and using basic garden tools Reliable and happy to work independently or in a small team Passionate about supporting animal welfare-even behind the scenes! Why Volunteer With Us? You’ll be part of a meaningful cause that changes lives-animal and human alike Enjoy the peace and joy of working in a natural, farm environment Great for individuals, gardening clubs, schools, or corporate team-building days Your efforts help create a safe, welcoming space for rescued animals and the people who care for them Come grow something beautiful with us-literally.
Date Posted: May 13, 2025
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The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) is looking for an experienced and passionate App Developer to help us create a subscription-based educational app that will revolutionize animal welfare awareness and its connection to community wellbeing. Who We Are: SAID is a pioneering South African nonprofit dedicated to the One Health approach-linking animal care, human wellbeing, and environmental health through veterinary services, education, and advocacy. Project Overview: We want to build a dynamic mobile app (iOS + Android) that: Offers tiered subscription content (videos, articles, activities) about animals, empathy, and society Provides certified learning modules for children, educators, and the public Enables easy monthly giving to support our veterinary and rescue work Includes impact tracking and community stories to show donor results Encourages long-term engagement with gamification, quizzes, and exclusive content Your Profile: Experience with building subscription or e-learning apps Skilled in mobile payment integration (especially for South African users) UX/UI design skills with a passion for engaging educational content Collaborative, communicative, and excited to be part of social change Bonus if you: Have worked with NPOs, schools, or social impact causes Love animals and want to help educate the next generation of changemakers Interested? Let’s build something beautiful and life-changing together.
Date Posted: May 1, 2025
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Commitment: Project-based or part-time, flexible hours Cause Area: Animal Welfare, Fundraising, Nonprofit Development, Community Impact Are you a skilled grant writer with a passion for animals and community upliftment? The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID)-a trusted nonprofit with a 67-year legacy-is looking for a talented Grant Proposal Writer to help us unlock vital funding and expand our life-changing work. About Us: SAID provides accessible, professional veterinary care and humane education to underserved communities in South Africa. We believe in long-term solutions, empathy-based education, and breaking cycles of suffering-for both animals and the people who love them. Despite decades of impact, our funding does not match the scale of our vision. That’s where you come in. Your Role: We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented grant writer to: Identify and research relevant local and international grant opportunities. Write compelling, tailored proposals that clearly communicate our mission, programs, and impact. Support grant calendar management, applications, reporting, and relationship cultivation with funders. Help us develop a sustainable funding pipeline to secure long-term organisational growth. The Ideal Volunteer: Experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or communications. Strong research skills and the ability to match programs with potential funders. Excellent writing, editing, and proposal structuring abilities. Passionate about animal welfare, social equity, and making a measurable difference. Why This Matters: Your words can bring veterinary care to animals who would otherwise suffer, provide education that builds empathy in children, and fund community initiatives that improve lives across generations. This is your chance to use your expertise to build something that lasts. Join us. Help fund hope.
Date Posted: May 13, 2025
