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Volunteer

Grassroots Animal Rescue is entirely volunteer run. Our folks are mighty and dedicated. We also pride ourselves on treating one another with kindness, and emphasizing high-quality and responsible rescue practices. We are always in need of new faces to join our family!

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Below, are some volunteer roles where we specifically need assistance. Some require in person efforts, others can be accomplished remote.

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To learn more, please reach out to rescue.grassroots@gmail.com or attend one of our upcoming Volunteer Orientations.

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Requirements to become a Volunteer:

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  • Attend one Volunteer Orientation

  • Sign and agree to our Volunteer Code of Conduct

  • Attend at least one adoption event in-person.

Volunteer Opportunities

CAT & KITTEN OPERATIONS

  • Adoption Events - Work with Event & Volunteer Coordinator to run adoption events monitor cats well being and safety during events: engage with public about GAR.
     

  • Transport - Transport cats, supplies, and/or donations. Examples include taking cats to/from medical visits, picking-up donations, or helping with special event transport. Travel is in the Chicago area.
     

  • Spay & Neuter Coordinator - Coordinate spay & neuter surgeries with GAR vet partners. Arrange transportation, complete, and file paperwork accordingly.
     

FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

  • Donor Relations -  Cultivate and expand relationships with donors. Manage donor information and maintain donor database.
     

  • Grant Writer - Propose and submit grants.
     

ADMINISTRATION

  • Inventory - Maintain inventory database of supplies Assist foster parents with obtaining supplies from GAR inventory. Request and coordinate pick up or drop off of items.
     

  • Medical Records Management - Maintain medical records on GAR shared drive.
     

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

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  • Graphic Designer - Create design solutions that have high visual impact for web and/or print (ads, posters, newsletters, website graphics etc.)
     

  • Pet Profile Writer - Write colorful descriptions of our adoptable cats/kittens for Petfinder, website, and social media platforms to introduce cats to the public
     

  • Photographer - Photograph our adoptable cats, and document events, and participate in marketing campaigns.
     

  • Flyer Distribution - Coordinate strategic posting of flyers throughout the Chicagoland area for upcoming events.

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