Volunteer Work Day Leader (on-site)

Volunteer Work Day Leader Application

We are seeking a volunteer to become our Volunteer Day Leader! This role is responsible for leading Volunteer Days, engaging members of the community in KAEF’s mission, expose members of the community to the perspective of viewing farm animals as individuals, and to assist in the ongoing building projects of the sanctuary.

Responsibilities: 

1. Leads one Volunteer Day per month. 

2. Coordinates purchasing snacks/food and water for volunteer days with the Volunteer Day Manager. 

3. Regularly check and respond to all incoming accounting emails, calls, texts, and Slack messages within 72 hours (except during time off or extenuating circumstances). Urgent matters are addressed immediately, generally within 24 hours. 

Collaborates With: 

● Volunteer Day Manager, and KAEF Directors and Leadership 

Qualifications: 

● 18 years of age or older 

● Minimum high school education or equivalent (e.g., GED) 

● Basic computer competency (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.) 

● Excellent Leadership Skills 

● Outgoing and welcoming demeanor 

● Must show up for all Volunteer Days they are scheduled to run, and if something comes up, must notify the manager 24 hours in advance. 

● Flexibility, adaptability 

● Must be a team player 

●Volunteer experience with KAEF (preferred) 

Training: 

● General Volunteer Orientation 

● Animal Safety Orientation (if planning to come on-site to record content) 

● Public Relations Training 

○ MUST review and abide by the recommendations here: The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Sanctuary - The Open Sanctuary Project 

Time and Place: On-site work at KAEF

Commitment: 

• Overall time commitment: 3-4 hours per month

• Every 3rd Sat 9-12pm

• Prepping project for work day in advance & cleaning up after the event. 

Supervision: Direct supervision by Volunteer Day Manager, indirect supervision by Executive Director. 

Benefits: 

1. Develop skills such as leadership, time-management, public-speaking, as well as learning various farmed animal care knowledge. 

2. Sharing the KAEF’s mission and the animals’ stories of resiliency with the community. 

3. Great opportunity to develop your resume. 

4. Create relationships with like-minded individuals through partnership in the community. 

5. Spending time with our furry and feathered residents. 

6. Appreciation events and activities throughout the year. 

7. Discount on KAEF merchandise.