Volunteer: Foster CoordinatorThis volunteer in this role sends out the “Fosters Needed” email to the Safe Hands database of fosters and secures animal placements into Safe Hands foster homes. This role manage communications with fosters in the week leading up to intake and the week following intake. Complete Intake Spreadsheet with foster contact information, animal(s) they are taking and any needs they have (x-pen, foster sitter, etc). This is a shared job with team of foster coordinators. The time commitment is approximately 5-8 hours once every two months. Time will vary based on size of intake. The volunteer filling this role must have the ability to check email on a consistent basis during daytime hours on the weeks they're "on" and be available one week prior and one week after each assigned transport. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue This volunteer in this role sends out the “Fosters Needed” email to the Safe Hands database of fosters and secures animal placements into Safe Hands foster homes. This role manage communications with fosters in the week leading up to intake and the week following intake. Complete Intake Spreadsheet with foster contact information, animal(s) they are taking and any needs they have (x-pen, foster sitter, etc). This is a shared job with team of foster coordinators. The time commitment is approximately 5-8 hours once every two months. Time will vary based on size of intake. The volunteer filling this role must have the ability to check email on a consistent basis during daytime hours on the weeks they're "on" and be available one week prior and one week after each assigned transport. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Onboarding CallerHelp us interview/onboard new Safe Hands Volunteers. This role calls new volunteer applicants, discusses Safe Hands and talks about what current volunteer opportunities are available. We're looking for applicants that are confident speaking over the phone with applicants. This is a remote volunteer role and time commitment is about 1-2 phone calls per week, with calls lasting approximately 30-40 minutes. You get to decide when you schedule and make the calls. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Help us interview/onboard new Safe Hands Volunteers. This role calls new volunteer applicants, discusses Safe Hands and talks about what current volunteer opportunities are available. We're looking for applicants that are confident speaking over the phone with applicants. This is a remote volunteer role and time commitment is about 1-2 phone calls per week, with calls lasting approximately 30-40 minutes. You get to decide when you schedule and make the calls. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Medical Task CoordinatorWant to help fosters keep their pups and kits healthy and up to date on meds and vaccinations? The Medical Task Coordinator makes all that happen! It involves pulling a report from our database to identify upcoming medical needs, then communicating via email with foster parents to connect them with medication house volunteers on a weekly basis. This is typically done on Saturday and Sunday.Commitment will vary based on how many animals are in the system and need medical care Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Want to help fosters keep their pups and kits healthy and up to date on meds and vaccinations? The Medical Task Coordinator makes all that happen! It involves pulling a report from our database to identify upcoming medical needs, then communicating via email with foster parents to connect them with medication house volunteers on a weekly basis. This is typically done on Saturday and Sunday.Commitment will vary based on how many animals are in the system and need medical care Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Intake LeadThis role supervises all intake volunteers, while overseeing animal flow and processes during intakes. Intake Leads help problem solve, answer questions, and direct the entire intake team. This role helps ensure all animals get what they need and move through the intake process quickly and efficiently. This role is in a rotating schedule and needed once every 6 weeks. Intake Leads need to have availability for communication during the week prior to the intake they are leading, primarily on Friday afternoon or evening, and all day Saturday (roughly 8am-6pm). This is a hybrid role with both remote and in-person responsibilities. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue This role supervises all intake volunteers, while overseeing animal flow and processes during intakes. Intake Leads help problem solve, answer questions, and direct the entire intake team. This role helps ensure all animals get what they need and move through the intake process quickly and efficiently. This role is in a rotating schedule and needed once every 6 weeks. Intake Leads need to have availability for communication during the week prior to the intake they are leading, primarily on Friday afternoon or evening, and all day Saturday (roughly 8am-6pm). This is a hybrid role with both remote and in-person responsibilities. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407-2622 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Vet Tech VolunteerThis role assists the veterinarian at intake with medical exams, administering vaccines, drawing blood, running tests, collecting samples for tests and restraining animals for exams/blood draws. Time commitment is 2-4 hours once a month on Saturday afternoon. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue This role assists the veterinarian at intake with medical exams, administering vaccines, drawing blood, running tests, collecting samples for tests and restraining animals for exams/blood draws. Time commitment is 2-4 hours once a month on Saturday afternoon. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Vet AssistantAssist veterinarian at intakes. This role supports the veterinarian by drawing up vaccines, administering vaccines, restraining animals for procedures or blood draws, running tests, and communicating exam information as directed. We prefer to fill this role with volunteers experienced in these skills, but are willing to train interested individuals. Time commitment is 2-3 hours every other Intake (once every 4 weeks), on Saturdays starting between 2-3pm. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Assist veterinarian at intakes. This role supports the veterinarian by drawing up vaccines, administering vaccines, restraining animals for procedures or blood draws, running tests, and communicating exam information as directed. We prefer to fill this role with volunteers experienced in these skills, but are willing to train interested individuals. Time commitment is 2-3 hours every other Intake (once every 4 weeks), on Saturdays starting between 2-3pm. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Event LeadAre you good at coordinating and managing multiple details? Maybe our Event Lead role is just what you've been wanting to do. You'd help coordinate Meet & Greet events, as well as other special events. Researching new venues and coordinating with the other event leads to be the on-site lead at one event per month. In addition, you'll help coordinate fosters and volunteers for events you are coordinating. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Are you good at coordinating and managing multiple details? Maybe our Event Lead role is just what you've been wanting to do. You'd help coordinate Meet & Greet events, as well as other special events. Researching new venues and coordinating with the other event leads to be the on-site lead at one event per month. In addition, you'll help coordinate fosters and volunteers for events you are coordinating. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pup-up SupportTo participate in Pup-up events as a volunteer in one of the following capacities: Information Table, Greeter, or Minder. Pup-up events are often done as employee appreciation events for a business. We bring puppies or dogs (they do not need to be adoptable) for the staff to cuddle and the business makes a donation directly to Safe Hands for us to do this. Need to be flexible with role assignments, as these events are small and everyone needs to pitch in where needed. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue To participate in Pup-up events as a volunteer in one of the following capacities: Information Table, Greeter, or Minder. Pup-up events are often done as employee appreciation events for a business. We bring puppies or dogs (they do not need to be adoptable) for the staff to cuddle and the business makes a donation directly to Safe Hands for us to do this. Need to be flexible with role assignments, as these events are small and everyone needs to pitch in where needed. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Intake Support RolesSupport the process of intaking dogs and cats through a variety of tasks while adhering to health and safety precautions. All roles must be able to help out as needed with other role responsibilities. Intake can be an unpredictable environment as animals are stressed after transport. Patience and compassion are needed to work with other volunteers and scared, shy, and sick/injured animals. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Support the process of intaking dogs and cats through a variety of tasks while adhering to health and safety precautions. All roles must be able to help out as needed with other role responsibilities. Intake can be an unpredictable environment as animals are stressed after transport. Patience and compassion are needed to work with other volunteers and scared, shy, and sick/injured animals. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Crossroads DriverAssist with transporting foster animals to Crossroads Animal Shelter for their Spay/Neuter appointments, currently every Tuesday of the month. Drop-off is between 7-8am and pick-up is between 3-4pm. So fosters using Crossroads will drop-off their foster animal(s) in Golden Valley (central location) between 7am and pick-up about 4:30pm. No more than 5 animals will be scheduled and our Safe Hands van is available if needed. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Assist with transporting foster animals to Crossroads Animal Shelter for their Spay/Neuter appointments, currently every Tuesday of the month. Drop-off is between 7-8am and pick-up is between 3-4pm. So fosters using Crossroads will drop-off their foster animal(s) in Golden Valley (central location) between 7am and pick-up about 4:30pm. No more than 5 animals will be scheduled and our Safe Hands van is available if needed. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407-2622 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: PhotographerTo take high quality photos of all fosters coming into rescue during Intake, at M&G events, at Foster homes or special events. Submit/Share photos via Dropbox with other volunteers so they can be used in Social Media, Fundraising or other campaigns as needed. Qualifications: Ability to take high-quality photos using a professional camera Ability to attend one or two events per month, varies depending on number of photographers Access to a computer Knowledge of and access to computer software that enhances quality of photos Knowledge of how to use DropBox (or ability to learn) Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of individuals Interest in and some knowledge of animal welfare issues as it relates to companion animals Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal welfare environmentSpecific Responsibilities / Tasks: Attend Safe Hands events and take photos of foster animals, fosters, and guests If needed, visit foster/adopter homes to highlight or showcase a particular animal Edit photos as needed for quality and to obtain a specific effect Upload photos from events into DropBox within 2-3 days of event Help with special projects; calendars, fundraising signage and cards Be a good ambassador for Safe Hands Rescue. Be positive, friendly and welcoming.Commitment: One to two activities per month for 2-3 hours per volunteer opportunity (varies depending on number of photographers volunteering) Various special occasion events during the year, 2-5 hours per event Time spent per event to cull, edit and communicate delivery of image files to Dropbox location for Safe Hands Rescue usageNonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue To take high quality photos of all fosters coming into rescue during Intake, at M&G events, at Foster homes or special events. Submit/Share photos via Dropbox with other volunteers so they can be used in Social Media, Fundraising or other campaigns as needed. Qualifications: Ability to take high-quality photos using a professional camera Ability to attend one or two events per month, varies depending on number of photographers Access to a computer Knowledge of and access to computer software that enhances quality of photos Knowledge of how to use DropBox (or ability to learn) Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of individuals Interest in and some knowledge of animal welfare issues as it relates to companion animals Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal welfare environmentSpecific Responsibilities / Tasks: Attend Safe Hands events and take photos of foster animals, fosters, and guests If needed, visit foster/adopter homes to highlight or showcase a particular animal Edit photos as needed for quality and to obtain a specific effect Upload photos from events into DropBox within 2-3 days of event Help with special projects; calendars, fundraising signage and cards Be a good ambassador for Safe Hands Rescue. Be positive, friendly and welcoming.Commitment: One to two activities per month for 2-3 hours per volunteer opportunity (varies depending on number of photographers volunteering) Various special occasion events during the year, 2-5 hours per event Time spent per event to cull, edit and communicate delivery of image files to Dropbox location for Safe Hands Rescue usageNonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VideographerTo take high quality video and provide edits as requested for special projects. These videos could be taken during Intake, at M&G events or other special events. With approval from the Development Manager or ED, submit/share the videos with other volunteers so they can be used in Social Media, Fundraising or other campaigns as needed. Qualifications: Ability to take high-quality video professional equipment Ability to attend events as requested Access to a computer Knowledge of and access to computer software that enhances quality of videos Knowledge of how to use DropBox (or ability to learn) or other method of sharing Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of individuals Interest in and some knowledge of animal welfare issues as it relates to companion animals Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal welfare environmentSpecific Responsibilities / Tasks: Attend Safe Hands events and take videos of foster animals, fosters, and guests If needed, visit foster/adopter homes to highlight or showcase a particular animal Edit videos as needed for quality and to obtain a specific effect; with input from Development Manager and/or ED Share videos in a timely manner so they can be used for fundraising, social media or other promotional purposes Be a good ambassador for Safe Hands Rescue. Be positive, friendly and welcoming.Commitment: Will vary by month, but would be 2-3 hours per event attended Time spent per event to cull, edit and communicate delivery of image files to Dropbox location for Safe Hands Rescue usageNonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue To take high quality video and provide edits as requested for special projects. These videos could be taken during Intake, at M&G events or other special events. With approval from the Development Manager or ED, submit/share the videos with other volunteers so they can be used in Social Media, Fundraising or other campaigns as needed. Qualifications: Ability to take high-quality video professional equipment Ability to attend events as requested Access to a computer Knowledge of and access to computer software that enhances quality of videos Knowledge of how to use DropBox (or ability to learn) or other method of sharing Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of individuals Interest in and some knowledge of animal welfare issues as it relates to companion animals Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal welfare environmentSpecific Responsibilities / Tasks: Attend Safe Hands events and take videos of foster animals, fosters, and guests If needed, visit foster/adopter homes to highlight or showcase a particular animal Edit videos as needed for quality and to obtain a specific effect; with input from Development Manager and/or ED Share videos in a timely manner so they can be used for fundraising, social media or other promotional purposes Be a good ambassador for Safe Hands Rescue. Be positive, friendly and welcoming.Commitment: Will vary by month, but would be 2-3 hours per event attended Time spent per event to cull, edit and communicate delivery of image files to Dropbox location for Safe Hands Rescue usageNonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Content Writers - Newsletter Content, Pet Profiles, Social MediaHave a knack for writing? The role of Content Writer might be a great fit for you, and we need more writers! There are so many amazing stories to tell, and we need your help! Our Content Writers get assigned to animal stories, newsletter pieces and more for social media posts and emails. This role is crucial to keeping the Safe Hands community up to date on our rescue efforts! Qualifications: Experience in content development/writing Ability to manage regular deadlines Outstanding communication and organizational skills Desire to help Safe Hands Rescue reach more people through consistent, quality storytelling Ability to create, manage and grow relationships with other volunteers in order to write compelling content about foster animals Capable of evoking emotion via written storytelling A team player with ability and desire to effectively work with others toward a common goal Attention to detail to make sure things are not overlooked or forgotten Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of individuals Interest in and some knowledge of animal welfare issues as it relates to companion animals Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal welfare environmentSpecific Responsibilities / Tasks: Work with Content Manager on a weekly basis to turn the content they give you into a compelling update on the animal(s) for social media and/or email Write animal bios for adoption sites like PetFinder and Adopt-a-Pet that highlight an animals best traits As needed, communicate with Content Manager to ensure you get the info you need to craft a good, accurate, compelling storyNonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Have a knack for writing? The role of Content Writer might be a great fit for you, and we need more writers! There are so many amazing stories to tell, and we need your help! Our Content Writers get assigned to animal stories, newsletter pieces and more for social media posts and emails. This role is crucial to keeping the Safe Hands community up to date on our rescue efforts! Qualifications: Experience in content development/writing Ability to manage regular deadlines Outstanding communication and organizational skills Desire to help Safe Hands Rescue reach more people through consistent, quality storytelling Ability to create, manage and grow relationships with other volunteers in order to write compelling content about foster animals Capable of evoking emotion via written storytelling A team player with ability and desire to effectively work with others toward a common goal Attention to detail to make sure things are not overlooked or forgotten Ability to effectively work with diverse groups of individuals Interest in and some knowledge of animal welfare issues as it relates to companion animals Must be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal welfare environmentSpecific Responsibilities / Tasks: Work with Content Manager on a weekly basis to turn the content they give you into a compelling update on the animal(s) for social media and/or email Write animal bios for adoption sites like PetFinder and Adopt-a-Pet that highlight an animals best traits As needed, communicate with Content Manager to ensure you get the info you need to craft a good, accurate, compelling storyNonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Local Transportation VolunteersAssist with transportation needs around the Twin Cities metro. We have situations where a foster is unable to get their foster dog/cat to an appointment and need a team of volunteers willing to transport the foster to/from the appointment. Our goal is to build a list of volunteers willing to help in these situations, we send out the request and drivers available or closest to the foster respond back that they can help. The driver and foster are connected via email/text to work specific details of pick-up/drop-off. Most appointments will be to Vet locations in the Twin Cities metro, Forest Lake, Wyoming or Buffalo. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Assist with transportation needs around the Twin Cities metro. We have situations where a foster is unable to get their foster dog/cat to an appointment and need a team of volunteers willing to transport the foster to/from the appointment. Our goal is to build a list of volunteers willing to help in these situations, we send out the request and drivers available or closest to the foster respond back that they can help. The driver and foster are connected via email/text to work specific details of pick-up/drop-off. Most appointments will be to Vet locations in the Twin Cities metro, Forest Lake, Wyoming or Buffalo. Nonprofit: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55407 Allow Groups: No |