Volunteer Positions Available

SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE WINDSOR-ESSEX IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO FILL THESE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Thank you for your interest in working with Second Chance Animal Rescue Windsor-Essex (SCAR).  Please note that training will be provided for all positions.  All applicants selected must provide a recent (within one year) police clearance at their own expense prior to starting any duties as well as signing a non-disclosure agreement with SCAR.  Applicants must commit to a minimum of 4 months in these positions.

POSITION #2020-01: ADOPTION COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER (POSITIONS NOW FILLED)

Duties include:

• Liaise with Intake Coordinator and Adoption Coordinator Volunteers
• Send email communications to adoption applicants
• Coordinate and complete reference checks for adoption applicants
• Communicate with Adoption Home Visit and Adoption Completion Volunteers
• Send acceptance and denial letters to adoption applicants

Position requirements:

• Good communication skills and tact
• Confidence in e-mail and phone communications
• Literacy skills
• General computer skills (using email, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Good decision-making abilities

POSITION #2020-02: ADOPTION HOME VISIT AND ADOPTION COMPLETION VOLUNTEER (2 POSITIONS)

Duties include:

• Coordinate and complete home visit inspections for adoption applicants
• Communicate with Adoption Communications Volunteers
• Coordinate and complete meet and greets for approved applicants (includes liaising with Foster Coordinator Volunteer)
• Coordinate and complete adoptions for approved applicants (includes liaising with Foster Coordinator Volunteer)

Position requirements:

• Good communication skills and tact
• Confidence in e-mail and phone communications
• Literacy skills
• General computer skills (using email, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Good decision-making abilities
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle

POSITION #2020-03: INTAKE AND TRANSPORT ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER (1 POSITION)

Duties include:

• Liaise with Intake and Transport Coordinator Volunteer
• Liaise with shelters to secure animal intake
• Process owner surrender applications (includes communications and arranging transport)
• Coordinate veterinary care at location of intake and with Rescue vet in Windsor area
• Coordinate transport of animals from intake location to Windsor area (includes cross-border pick-ups)
• Coordinate and liaise with site fosters and/or boarding facilities
• Liaise with Foster Coordinator Volunteer to secure foster homes in Windsor area
• Coordinate paperwork required for all intake animals
• Coordinate initial supplies for foster families at time of intake

Position requirements:

• Good communication skills and tact
• Confidence in e-mail and phone communications
• Literacy skills
• General computer skills (using email, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Good decision-making abilities
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
• Valid passport and ability to cross the Canada-US border

POSITION #2020-04: DOG ADOPTIONS ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER (1 POSITION)

Duties include:

• Receive and review adoption applications
• Ongoing knowledge of animal biographies and home requirements
• Liaise with Adoption Communications Volunteers to determine next steps for application processing (includes devising detailed follow-up questions and/or assigning appropriate choice of animal(s) for adoption)
• Coordinate completion of animal biographies for posting online (includes liaising with Foster Coordinator Volunteer)
• Provide back-up services to Adoption Home Visit and Adoption Completion Volunteers (see Job Ad #2020-02 for details) as needed

Position requirements:

• Good communication skills and tact
• Confidence in e-mail and phone communications
• Literacy skills
• General computer skills (using email, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Good decision-making abilities
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle

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