Volunteer
There are many important roles at Famous Fido and each one is key to helping cats and dogs in need. If you think you may have something to contribute to the rescue – whether it be a skill, connections, funding or just some extra time, we could use your help!
Much needed roles
Media Content Creator
Hours: Flexible (any weekday & weekend 9:30am-7pm)
Commitment required: Minimum one day a week.
As a media content creator, you’ll create engaging content such as photos and videos for our social media platforms to highlight our organization’s mission, activities, and successes, aiming to increase awareness, encourage adoptions, and solicit donations.
You will need to have your own camera, and be available on a weekly basis. An eye for detail is important to make the animals look as good as they possibly can to help them find their forever homes. A positive attitude and love for all animals is a must!
Cat Attendant
Hours: Between 9AM-3PM (3-4 hour shifts)
Commitment required: 1 day a week or every other week
As a cat room attendant, you would help maintain a clean and healthy environment for the felines. This includes cleaning litter boxes, feeding, changing water, sanitizing surfaces, and monitoring the cats’ behavior or health to alert team members to any problems.
Come prepared to interact with the cats but be mindful and respect their space. They are not all friendly! It is essential to approach the tasks with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and improve, ultimately ensuring that the cats receive the best care possible.
Database Entry
Hours: Flexible, needed multiple times a week, 1hr + intervals
Accurate and up-to-date data entry is essential for an effective animal rescue operations. As a volunteer doing database entry you will be responsible for recording and organizing important information such as medical histories, behavior, and adoption status.
This role requires a 2-3 day/week commitment to ensure that animal information is kept up to date. You will be responsible for entering data into a spreadsheet and sharing it with other team members to ensure that the animals receive the best care possible.
Bookkeeper
Hours: Flexible, needed weekly, remote/in center hybrid role
As a volunteer bookkeeper you would be responsible for maintaining financial records of transactions related to animal care, adoption fees, and fundraising activities. This will include working alongside other team members to ensure proper financial management.
You will be required to visit the organization on a weekly basis to gather financial information for generating reports. Some work can be done remotely. Proficiency in Excel will be necessary for creating reports that are easily understood by other team members.
Event Planning
Hours: Varies depending on scale of event
You will organize events that promote the rescue’s mission and raise operational funds. You will work with the executive director, volunteers, and vendors, to effectively communicating the rescue’s message to attendees at adoption events, workshops and fundraising galas.
This is a versatile role that encompasses event planning, promotion, and team coordination. This includes overseeing raffle/silent auction requests, sponsorship requests, and coordinating volunteers. Organization and attention to detail are crucial skills in this role.
Other Important Roles
Adoption Coordinator
After a short training program, you will pre-screen adoption applications and make an initial determination of suitability of an adopter for a particular animal.
Adoption Coordinator
After a short training program, you will pre-screen adoption applications and make an initial determination of suitability of an adopter for a particular animal.
Intervention Counselor
We receive calls daily from people wanting to relinquish their animals. You will provide resources and counseling so that the dog or cat can remain in the home.
Intervention Counselor
We receive calls daily from people wanting to relinquish their animals. You will provide resources and counseling so that the dog or cat can remain in the home.
Grant Writer
Our goals include finding funding for animal advocacy campaigns, vet bills, housing, and rehoming. We need an experienced writer to apply for these grants.
Grant Writer
Our goals include finding funding for animal advocacy campaigns, vet bills, housing, and rehoming. We need an experienced writer to apply for these grants.
Transporter
A cautious driver to transport our rescue animals to various locations, such as trips to the vet and safely escort them to and from their appointments.
Transporter
A cautious driver to transport our rescue animals to various locations, such as trips to the vet and safely escort them to and from their appointments.
Dog Handler
This job often involves working with dogs who need to be rehabilitated. They are eager to play and these classes can increase the dog’s chances of being well socialized.
Dog Handler
This job often involves working with dogs who need to be rehabilitated. They are eager to play and these classes can increase the dog’s chances of being well socialized.
Fundraiser
Responsibilities include donor development & retention, finding business and corporate donors and coordinating the acquisition of food, litter, cleaning supplies, etc.
Fundraiser
Responsibilities include donor development & retention, finding business and corporate donors and coordinating the acquisition of food, litter, cleaning supplies, etc.
Famous Fido Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization with a No-Kill Advocacy, Wellness and Learning Center. We focus on saving cats and dogs from high-kill shelters, finding them their right homes, and provide education about animal care and advocacy.
Volunteering takes place during business hours: Mon–Sat 9am–7pm if you are working at our facility. However, some administrative and fundraising activity may be performed at your home at your convenience.