Coordinator, Foster to Adopt Program (REMOTE)

Foster to Adopt (FTA) Coordinator (Remote Volunteer Position) Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality. With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit As the Foster to Adopt (FTA) Coordinator, you will be making a huge impact on this mission by connecting the adopter with the foster and medical team to ensure they are comfortable with taking over care of a foster animal. Team: Foster Team Location: Remote/Virtual: Virtual from anywhere, understanding we are in the CST time zone. Time Commitment: 5-10 Hours a week Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation. After one year of service, we issue a professional letter of recommendation from our Director of Volunteer Management and Human Resources, as well as a LinkedIn recommendation(s) as applicable. Reports to: Assistant Foster Director, Foster Director, VP of Animal Operations and the Executive Director. Works with: Will have regular and continuous contact virtually or over the phone with team leaders, foster parents, and other volunteers. Position Responsibilities: • Reaching out to the potential adopter and explaining the remaining medical needs • Sending the foster agreement to the potential adopter • Making sure the foster agreement is signed and loaded to our records system • Keep the medical team, adoption counselor, and foster team privy of information • Checking in on foster to adopt pets during the process Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications • Fluency in English; bilingual a plus! • Ability to operate a computer or mobile device What we look for in our Volunteers: • Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values. • Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times. • A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public. • A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner. • A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare. • Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare. Our Commitment to You: Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where: • Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding. • We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated. DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do. DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated. To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at For general information about volunteering, visit Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]. Watch our video to learn more: Dallas Pets Alive! Apply tot his job