Are you interested in—ADMINISTRATION?
These roles involve:
- Creating and maintaining our Database
- Keeping up to date on our permits, licensing, and insurance
- Maintaining various records—from dogs to expenses
- Paying HRI bills
- Writing policies, procedures, and educational information for HRI volunteers
- Create forms and contracts for Intake and Adoption
- Serving on Boards and Committees
Are you interested in—FUNDRAISING?
These roles involve:
- Grant research and writing
- Coordinating the HRI Quilt Fundraiser
- Quilting squares or selling tickets for the Quilt Fundraiser
- Coordinating online fundraisers and auctions
- Procuring donations for auctions and fundraisers
- Helping staff and/or organize events for the Havanese National Speciality °Promote HRI through advertising on social media and other venues
Are you interested in—WEBSITE AND GEEK SQUAD?
These roles involve:
- Creation and general administration of the HRI site
- Maintaining and creating online forms
- Posting educational materials
- Creation of HRI dog listings on the HRI website and Petfinder
- Maintaining a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.
- Moderation of IO Groups
- Problem solving tech issues
Are you interested in—EDUCATION?
These roles involve:
- Writing informative articles
- Production and distribution of the HRI newsletter
- Proofreading and editing HRI documents, newsletters, articles, etc.
- Communicating HRI news to local HCA clubs
- Availability and experience to counsel regarding dog behavior issues
- Setting up and tending a booth for HRI at local pet expos and shows °Creating slideshows or videos for YouTube and other educational venues
Are you interested in—DOG CARE?
These roles involve:
- Fostering HRI dogs
- Helping to transport HRI dogs
- Advising on dog behavior issues
- Storing and shipping items for foster dogs, ie-leashes, collars, belly-bands, etc.
- Assessing and IDing dogs in homes or shelters
Are you interested in becoming a—FOSTER FAMILY?
This role involves:
Provide compassionate and loving care for as long as necessary until the dog has been successfully placed in a new permanent home.
- Keeping comprehensive dog records and observations about the dog’s progress
- Communicating frequently with the Dog Management Team and State Contact. Working with the State Contact to assess adoption applications
- A mid to high level of computer time for filling out forms and updates and regular communication
Are you interested in becoming a—STATE CONTACT?
This role involves:
- Tracking all dogs in your state from intake to adoption
- Coordinating the placement and transport of the foster dog
- Working with and mentoring foster families in your state
- Helping to coordinate Vet care of the foster dog
- Responding and processing adoption applications
- Performing reference checks and home visits
- Keeping detailed records
- A reasonably high level of computer time and organization
Are you interested in joining the—INTAKE COMMITTEE?
This role involves:
- Monitoring the Intake Submission Email 7 days a week
- Communicating with the Surrendering Party, Intake Committee, Dog Management Team, State Contacts, and sometimes the Board
- Keeping detailed records and strong follow-up
- Good email and computer skills
Are you interested in joining the—DOG MANAGEMENT TEAM (DMT)?
This role involves:
- Keeping track of all new dogs coming in and all currently in Foster care
- Continuous monitoring and updating of adoption status Provide photos and write-ups for dog listings to Geek Squad
- Mentoring and communication with Foster families
- Determining appropriate adoption fee for each dog
Are you interested in being a—DOG WRITER?
This role involves:
- Writing dog listings for every dog in Foster care, using the information provided by the Foster family
Are you interested in becoming a—VET LIAISON?
This role involves:
- Researching prices on vet care, medications, grooming
- Ensuring Vet practices are paid promptly
- Communicating with the DMT, Vet practices, and foster homes °Processing reimbursements
Are you interested in—ADDITIONAL WAYS TO HELP?
Here are some ideas:
Provide financial support and donations
- Donating miles for air transport
- Writing thank you cards to donors
- Sending get-well cards to ill volunteers