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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 84136
Phoenix, Az 85071-4136
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, partnering with foster families, 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:
We are foster home run, so unfortunately we cannot use volunteers under the age of 18.
Working
with New Hope's Dogs
Want to foster,
but your current live or work situation limits your ability? This
is the perfect volunteer position for you.New Hope is run
entirely out of foster homes.While our foster families are
excellent care takers and we appreciate every one of them, sometimes they need a
little help with their foster dogs.Becoming a foster family
partner lets you have hands on experience with the breed and gives our foster
dogs much needed socialization with folks other than their foster
families. All levels of experienced dog owners are all welcome to
apply. If you are looking to foster, please visit our FOSTER page.
- **Foster
Family Partner** - Assist a New
Hope Foster Family with socialization, training, exercise and of their foster dog. Should have availability to take dog to
events when foster family cannot. May be asked to dog sit on
occasion. Experience with cattle dogs not necessary, however
training and handling of stubborn or strong willed dogs a plus.
- Dog
Sitter -Our foster families are just as much entitled to a vacation as anyone
else. During these 24 hour to 1 week time periods, we need
families that can dog sit for us. You will need to have signed the foster
agreement and have had a home visit, as outlined on the FOSTER page. This is an 'as needed' position.
Often we need help
with dogs not even in our rescue yet. If you only have a few hours
occasionally to spare, please consider helping out with these positions:
- Shelter
Walker/Dog Evaluator **West Side**- 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. Moderate experience with ACDs required for evaluator
position.
- Transporters - Transporting
dogs within Phoenix Metro area (valley wide) to and from Tucson occasionally,
vet appointments, from shelter to foster home, etc.
Working
with the Public and New Hope
Want to learn
about the rescue? Answering phones is the quickest way to learn
about New Hope as well as getting to know our group. We encourage
all volunteers to answer the phone at some point. Home checks are
a key step in the adoption process and we are always looking for help
there! Also, we always need odds and ends to help us out - our
wish list hunters help us find much needed supplies to keep the rescue
running.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Wish
List Hunter - Search and
post on Craigslist, Freecycle and other sources for items on New Hope's wish
list. Coordinate with Donation Coordinator to send out thank you's
& receipts to donors.
Fundraising
& Administrative Duties
One thing we
ALWAYS need is more funding. More funding can pay for more
surgeries, boarding, food and supplies. You would work closely
with the board and other volunteers to determine our needs and find
corresponding funding. While these positions are the furthest from
working with dogs, they are key to the success of our organization.
- **FUNDRAISING
COORDINATOR**- Mostly Phone
and Email work approx 3-5 hours weekly. Position Duties: (a)
Research and apply for Grants approved by Board; (b) Research and obtain new
affiliates for Website; (c) Research and locate local vendors to
donate dog related items such as food, etc.; (d) Manage EBay auctions; (e)
Soliciting items for auctions; and (f) Other duties as needed.
- **GRANT
WRITER** - Phone, email
and computer oriented work. (a) Research grant-making
organizations and analyze them to identify likely funding sources for New Hope;
(b) Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making
organization's preferences and follow exactly each grant-making organization's
guidelines; (c) Manage the process of supplying progress reports when required
by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program
- 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; (d) Managing sponsor
a dog program; and (e) Other Duties as needed.
Helping
out around New Hope
Some of the things
we need help with do not always involve dog know-how. Here are a
few things we would really like a LOT of help with that a dog lover of any
experience level could do!
- Website
Design - We need help keeping our website up to date. Graphic
design/web design skills a must. Works closely with adoption,
intake, volunteer and foster coordinator to keep our site's information up to
date.
- Newsletter
Editor - We would
like to send out a one page newsletter monthly to update our adopters, sponsors,
donors, past & present volunteers and foster families with the latest news
in our rescue. Works closely with Adoption, Volunteer, Event and
Foster coordinator as well as other volunteers to provide the most
up to date information to the New Hope community.
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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