Rescue - Dog Adoption & Foster Clearance Team (Remote)
rescue cityBrooklyn (NY)
Rescue - Dog Adoption & Foster Clearance Team (Remote)
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rescue cityBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Position Type: Remote Volunteer
Time Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week (flexible)
Position Summary:
Help Rescue City save more lives by welcoming new foster and adoptive families into our community. As a member of our Adoption or Foster Clearance Team, you'll review applications, speak with applicants and references, and help ensure every placement starts off on the right paw. This behind-the-scenes volunteer role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, is detail-oriented, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of rescue dogs.
Responsibilities:
- Foster Application ReviewReview incoming foster applications
- Conduct virtual FaceTime home visits with prospective foster families
- Complete brief reference calls as needed
- Ensure applicants meet Rescue City's fostering requirements
- Adoption Application ReviewReview adoption applications assigned by the Adoption Coordinator
- Schedule and conduct veterinary and personal reference checks
- Help move qualified applications through the adoption process
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly, organized, and dependable
- Comfortable speaking with applicants over phone or video calls
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Passionate about animal rescue and helping dogs find safe homes
- Time Commitment
- Approximately 3–5 hours per week
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to complete occasional 10–15 minute reference calls during the week
- Why Volunteer?
- Every foster family approved and every adoption application reviewed directly helps Rescue City save more dogs. While this role happens behind the scenes, it is one of the most important parts of our lifesaving work, ensuring every dog is matched with a safe, loving home.
- If you enjoy talking with people, staying organized, and making a tangible difference for rescue dogs, we'd love to have you on our team.
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