Can you help
Great things are happening at POOPS and we are always looking for volunteers in each area, let us know if you want to be involved! While we are always in need of new volunteers, there are sometimes specific roles that need a special blend of passion and talent to fill. If we have one of these roles listed below, let us know if it sounds like the right fit for you!
Fundraising Manager – Volunteer Position
Purpose:
Reporting to the Fundraising Committee Sponsor, you will assemble and lead the Fundraising Sub-Committee to secure ongoing funding and support for Marketing, client and volunteer services, day-to-day operations and new initiatives through grants, personal donations, corporate gifts and sponsorships and corporate partnerships.
Duties:
The fundraising for POOPS has historically been done by one person. As the organisation has grown so has the role and we would like to expand this into a team to explore the different types of fundraising. This role will carry out fundraising activities for POOPS and assemble a team if and when they feel that extra help is required.
- developing the annual fundraising strategy and budget in consultation with the fundraising committee sponsor;
- fielding fundraising queries or opportunities and actioning or assigning to team members;
- engaging and training volunteers interested in being involved in the fundraising team;
- overseeing the Airtable fundraising database;
- reporting updates, needs, challenges and opportunities to the Fundraising Committee Sponsor; and
- familiarity with organisation finances to support treasurer as a back-up in case of holidays or illness.
Works closely with:
- Fundraising Committee Sponsor
- Treasurer
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Mentoring, finance, fundraising, corporate partnerships, excellent people leader
You will need your own PC/laptop to work from and a phone.
Applications:
POOPS Welcome Officers – Volunteer Position
** Note that we are currently recruiting for Welcome Officers who reside in the City of Rockingham, City of Kwinana and City of Armadale areas.**
Purpose:
To provide a welcoming onboarding experience for new POOPS clients.
Duties:
- Meet our new POOPS clients (and their furry dependents) in-person, at their home, and understand their needs as it relates to our services and their ongoing relationship with their pet,
- Provide a welcoming contact point for POOPS clients to answer questions and set expectations about service,
- Report findings of onboarding meetings to appropriate stakeholders within POOPS, using our online database/email,
- Meet regularly with the wider Operations sub-committee to provide guidance and ensure activities and messaging are in line with the wider POOPS values and strategy and are achieving the goals of the organisation,
- Regular updates to the Operations Manager on efficacy of services and emerging issues,
- Working closely with wider Operations sub-committee to identify emerging issues and opportunities for improvement.
Location:
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Drivers licence and access to a vehicle to visit new POOPS clients. (A fuel subsidy/allowance will be payable for POOPS related travel)
- Experience in the care/support/nursing/counselling sectors is favourable, and interest in meeting and talking with older people.
- Basic understanding of pet (mainly dog) behaviour, and/or willingness to learn,
- Resilience, patience and empathy in potentially emotional situations,
- Understanding of POOPS services and/or willingness to learn,
- Minimum basic database and email skills, but training will be provided,
You will need your own PC/laptop to work from, and a phone to call our clients to arrange a meeting.