Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
At Reborn Animal Rescue, Inc., we are committed to utilizing your valuable skill set to support our mission of providing a safe haven for pets whose owners are facing mental health challenges, hospitalizations, or domestic violence situations. We depend on dedicated volunteers like you to help us care for these animals and ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve. Below are our most needed volunteer opportunities at this moment, there will be more opportunities once the facility is built - some of those opportunities are listed below as well. If you're interested in fostering an animal until we get a facility built, please fill out the Foster Application on our website. For all other volunteer opportunities, please complete the Volunteer Application available on our site. Your support makes a difference!
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Responsibilities: Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling to ensure that all positions are filled and volunteers are supported.
- Event Planner
- Responsibilities: Organize fundraising events, community workshops, and awareness campaigns to support the mission of Reborn Animal Rescue.
- Social Media and Marketing Volunteer
- Responsibilities: Manage social media accounts, create content, and help promote events and fundraising campaigns to raise awareness and attract donations.
- Fundraising Volunteer
- Responsibilities: Assist in developing fundraising strategies and initiatives, including grant writing, donor outreach, and community fundraising efforts.
- Community Liaison
- Responsibilities: Build partnerships with local organizations, shelters, and mental health services to create a strong support network for individuals in need.
- Grant Writer
- Responsibilities: Research and write grants to secure funding for the facility and its programs, helping ensure the long-term sustainability of the initiative.
- Administrative Support Volunteer
- Responsibilities: Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, data entry, and organizing files related to the initiative.
- Foster Coordinator
- Responsibilities: Organizes the planning and execution of foster homes and home visits. Tasks may include matching animals with suitable foster homes, coordinating meet-and-greets, and organizing transportation.
- Outreach Coordinator (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Develop and implement outreach programs to raise awareness about the initiative, connecting with mental health and domestic violence organizations.
- Pet Care Volunteer (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Assist in caring for animals at the facility, including feeding, grooming, walking, and providing general companionship.
- Facility Maintenance Volunteer (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the facility, including light repairs, cleaning, and organizing supplies.
- Crisis Support Advocate (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Provide support and resources to individuals seeking help, ensuring they understand the services available for them and their pets.
- Training Coordinator (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Help train new volunteers and staff in animal care and crisis intervention, ensuring they understand the specific needs of pets and their owners.
- Animal Socialization Volunteer (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Spend time with animals to help them acclimate to the facility and improve their socialization skills, making them more comfortable when reunification occurs.
- Mental Health and Wellness Educator (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Facilitate workshops and informational sessions on mental health, wellness, and the benefits of pet companionship during difficult times.
- Transportation Volunteer (Once Facility is Built)
- Responsibilities: Assist in transporting animals to and from veterinary appointments or other necessary locations, ensuring their care and wellbeing.
Volunteer Application Process
Volunteering for an animal rescue is a gratifying and worthwhile experience. Volunteering will enable you to work with like-minded, caring individuals. It also provides the opportunity to apply your skills and experience, and even develop new ones.
In order to become a volunteer for Reborn Animal Rescue, an individual must meet the following criteria:
- Be 21 years or older to foster an animal.
- Be 16 years or older to volunteer at an adoption event or in the office.
- Complete the Reborn Animal Rescue Volunteer Form (online)
- Provide appropriate information on your background, including but not limited to, previous volunteer experience and animal care experience.
- Have a valid Connecticut state driver's license if you wish to transport animals.
- Be without any conflict of interest with any activity or program of RAR, whether personal, philosophical or financial.
- You will be notified that your application is approved or denied. The board of directors of RAR has the discretion to deny any volunteer application.
- If your application is approved, Reborn Animal Rescue will connect you with the appropriate team member to contact about next steps.
- Participate in an orientation with a Reborn Animal Rescue representative.
- Receive/Review the Volunteer Manual.
- Complete and sign all appropriate forms and agreements contained in the Volunteer Manual, including the Volunteer Agreement form on the last page.
This process is the first sign of dedication, so thank you for taking the time!
Volunteer assignments vary in the amount of time required to perform them. For example, volunteering to write thank you notes to our donors requires less time (and different skills) than volunteering to conduct home visits for prospective fosters and adopters.
We will be happy to help you choose an activity that best suits your interests and schedule. We look forward to working with you.
The volunteer approval process may take up to a week, depending on applicant's availability and our workload.
We know you will be an excellent part of our team and look forward to saving animals together!
