Volunteer Board Member Unique Animal Rescue
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Volunteer Board Member Unique Animal Rescue
About Sanctuary Hostel
Sanctuary Hostel is an innovative nonprofit startup with the goal of creating an ecohostel that supports communitybased animal welfare to address the stray animal crisis in Mexico. Our model plans to be selfsustaining in that we will not rely solely on donations and thus not be at risk of returning animals to the streets. We have the land and architectural designs and are currently fundraising for construction of the facility. As we continue to grow we expect to collaborate and work with other nonprofits in both Mexico and the US to achieve our mission. Visit for more details.
WE ARE AN ALL VOLUNTEER OPERATION AND THEREFORE USE A VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM AS PART OF THE VETTING PROCESS DUE TO SPAM APPLICATIONS
TO APPLY PLEASE USE OUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM AT
Due to volunteer time limitations if you do not use the form above we will not process your application
To learn more about the stray animal crisis in Mexico please watch our video:
Volunteer Role Summary:
We are seeking volunteer working board members who are passionate about helping animals and have the time and motivation to join our active and ambitious leadership team. New volunteers in this role will take lead on key workstream efforts and ensure a good fit with other board members before being formally nominated for the board. We need a lot of help and therefore we are seeking experienced leaders to donate at least four hours a week for at least 6 months to tackle this ambitious and important work. Our Leadership Team meets weekly typically on a weekday at 5PM or 6PM Pacific time.
Candidates with Startup experience or experience dealing with ambiguity and building from scratch highly preferred.
Volunteer Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead fundraising efforts and/or outreach/networking efforts
- Prepare for and participate in official board meetings including selfreview of Board performance
- Utilize your own network to bring in partners donors or volunteers
- Act as an ambassador on behalf of Sanctuary Hostel
- As a board member you are expected to contribute an amount that is personally significant/meaningful to you
Specializations
We are looking for some board members with expertise to fill specific officer positions. Please indicate in your application if you have an interest in these roles:
- Treasurer requires creating and reviewing financial goals reports projections and budgets etc.
- Legal requires familiarity with Mexico / US nonprofit regulations and nbsp;
- Secretary requires managing overall administration for the Board
- President requires leading the Board. Must have prior board experience. Currently the founder serves in this position but would like to focus more with work on the ground in Mexico.
- Public Relations
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelors degree OR 35 years of experience in related field
- Ability to make strategic decisions in ambiguity and bring clarity to goals
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers and diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and asynchronously in a remote environment
- Previous startup and nonprofit experience especially in building out marketing functions is preferred
Employment Type
Full Time
