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Dubuque Regional Humane Society —Dubuque, IA
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Dubuque Regional Humane Society —Dubuque, IA
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Databases
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Unpaid Volunteer Foster Program Assistant

Dubuque Regional Humane Society -
Dubuque, IA

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Volunteer management
Administrative experience

Full Job Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Animals—One Foster Home at a Time!

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and want to make a meaningful impact in your community? The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is seeking a Volunteer Foster Program Assistant to help support one of our most important lifesaving programs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, animal welfare, volunteer engagement, and program coordination while helping animals thrive in loving foster homes.

Commitment

10–20 hours per week
Some evenings and weekends may be required based on program needs
Volunteer (Unpaid) Position

What You'll Do

As a Foster Program Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our Foster Coordinator and ensuring foster families and animals receive the resources they need to succeed. Responsibilities include:

Assist with recruiting, communicating with, and supporting foster volunteers
Maintain foster records and enter data accurately in PetPoint
Prepare and distribute foster orientation and training materials
Coordinate scheduling for vaccinations, veterinary appointments, and wellness checks
Monitor the health and behavior of animals in foster care and communicate observations to the Foster Coordinator
Track foster animal movement and maintain accurate documentation
Support foster-related events, outreach initiatives, and community engagement activities
Help communicate foster program policies and procedures to volunteers and foster families

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is organized, dependable, and passionate about helping animals. Successful candidates will have:

A genuine interest in animal welfare and nonprofit organizations
Strong administrative skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, email, and general office tasks
Excellent organizational and communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the public
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfort working directly with animals and performing physical tasks as needed

Why Volunteer with DRHS?

As a Volunteer Foster Program Assistant, you'll:

Make a direct impact on the lives of homeless animals
Gain valuable experience in nonprofit and animal welfare operations
Build skills in volunteer management, administrative support, and program coordination
Work alongside a dedicated team committed to saving lives
Become part of a compassionate organization that values teamwork, service, and community

Join Our Mission

Every foster home creates another opportunity to save a life—and behind every successful foster placement is a dedicated team making it happen.

If you're organized, compassionate, and eager to support animals in need, we'd love to have you join the Dubuque Regional Humane Society as our next Volunteer Foster Program Assistant.

Together, we can give every animal the care and second chance they deserve.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift:

Day shift

Work Location: In person

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