We have many volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, all we need you to do is
read over our Volunteer Guidelines,
fill out our Volunteer Application and
fill out a Volunteer Waiver.
These forms can be given to the Volunteer Coordinator or sent to:
New Hope Cattle Dogs
P.O. Box 2014
Gilbert, AZ 85299-2014
OR you can email them to: volunteer@newhopecattledogs.com
We do not have a kennel or sanctuary. We are foster home
run, so unfortunately we cannot use volunteers under the age of 18.
Many of our positions can entirely be managed in the comfort of your
home with email and/or a telephone. Here are the volunteer positions
we are currently looking for:
We are
in need of VOLUNTEERS.
Please consider donating 3-5 hours a week by making phone calls, doing
home checks, helping with fundraising, etc. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We have several open positions that need to be filled. Here are some of
the positions we have open:
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**FUNDRAISING/EVENT ASSISTANT COORDINATOR**-
Mostly Phone and Email work approx 3-5 hours weekly. Position Duties:
(a) Assist Fundraising Coordinator; (b) Research and apply for Grants
approved by Board; (c) Research and obtain new affiliates for Website;
(d) Manage coordination of events; (e) Keep schedule of events; (f)
Research and locate local vendors to donate dog related items such
as food, etc.; (g) Manage EBay auctions; (h) Soliciting items for
auctions; and (i) Other duties as needed.
- **SPONSORSHIP AND DONATION COORDINATOR** – 1-3
hours per week (if that). Position Duties: (a) Logging Donations/Sponsorship
in appropriate databases; (b) Sending out Thank you’s and receipts
to donors; (c) Managing and Coordinating shipping of Lupine products;
(e) Managing sponsor a dog program; and (f) Other Duties as needed.
- TREASURER AND BOOKKEEPER – 3-5
hours per week; Position Duties: (a) Managing Day-to-Day bookkeeping;
(b) Prepare Annual Reports, File annual taxes and prepare annual 990;
(c) Report financials monthly to Board; (d) Paying Bills and authorizing
expenditures; and (e) Other duties as needed.
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PHONES (Surrenders)- Assisting
Intake Coordinator with call backs to people wanting to turn in dogs,
logging information in database, handling forms and contracts, provide
training advice, training referrals and guidance to individuals wanting
to surrender their dog to try and keep dog in home, must have good communication
(email and phone) skills and be able to work under pressure and with
difficult situations.
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PHONES (Fundraising)-
Assisting Fundraising Coordinator with calls soliciting donations of
goods, services and money, must have good communication (email and phone)
skills and be able to negotiate with individuals and businesses, some
grant writing, some experience required
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PHONES (post adoption follow up)
- Calling adopters after adoption on a regular interval to get updates
on the adopted dog, get updates on adopter contact infornmation, provide
referrals and training advise to owners that need assistance, logging
information in database, must have good communication (email and phone)
skills
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Home Checks - Conducting
home checks and face-to-face meetings with potential adopters to help
determine whether or not they are suitable for adoption - must have
good communication (in person, email and phone) skills, will work closely
with Adoption Coordinator
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Shelter Walkers/Dog Evaluators-
Traveling to shelters/owners homes to evaluate dogs that need to come
into the program, works closely with Intake Coordinator, digital camera
needed to take photos of evaluated dog, logging information in database,
other duties as needed, ability to accurately identify the breed and
evaluate temperament required.
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Transporters - Transporting
dogs within Phoenix Metro area (valley wide) to and from Tucson occasionally,
vet appointments, from shelter to foster home, etc.
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Socialization and Obedience Training Volunteers
- need people willing to pick up foster dogs on weekends or evenings
and take dogs to dog parks and/or obedience classes for socialization
and training purposes to assist foster homes with care (LOCATION-TUCSON
& PHOENIX - EAST & WEST VALLEY NEEDED)
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Other Volunteer Opportunity's-
Staff booths at events; Edit or write for a rescue newsletter; Do promo
work, like putting up flyers for rescue in various locations; Contact
local newspapers about free ads or running stories on our dogs; Anything
you have experience with that could contribute to our effort
You don’t need to be a dog expert to help your local rescue group.
Often, they are in need of other skills.
Photographer: A good photo speaks a thousand words. Help a rescue group take photos of the dogs for fliers and websites. Your skill in photography could help capture a potential owner’s interest.
Computer Expert: Build a website! They already have one? Offer to update it with information about the new dogs available or to give it a more professional look.
Writer: Write a newsletter to help spread the word. Put together information packets for new and potential owners. More knowledgeable adopters will help reduce the “return” rate and create more responsible dog owners!
Handyman: Since dog care is the priority at rescue shelters, often minor repair work may be needed. Fix a leaky sink. Rebuild broken steps. Install a new lock. Your hard work will be much appreciated by the staff and volunteers.
Administrative Expert: Swoop in with your filing skills and get that place organized! Help the group or shelter utilize its resources and personnel more efficiently.
Promoter: Got the gift of gab? Use it to help spread the word for dogs in need. Answer phones. Line up sponsors. Request donations from local businesses.
Party Planner: Arrange a fundraising activity. Be creative and get your community out to help dogs in need!
Teacher: Use your skill in imparting knowledge to help train employees, volunteers and potential dog owners.
Advertising Exec: Help your rescue group expand its reach by finding new, innovative ways to get the word out about the dogs in need of a home.
Super Saver: Clip and collect dog-related supply coupons from the Sunday paper. Let your rescue group know when a sale is going on and offer to act as a bargain-hunting shopper if they need you.
Inspector: Offer to assist in a home check. Evaluate applications for dog adoptions. Your keen eye will ensure that the dogs all find suitable homes!
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