Adoption Lead
As a volunteer Adoption Team Lead, you will play an integral role in the transition of rescued cats to their forever homes.
You will work closely with the Adoption Coordinator and other members of Regina Cat Rescue to meet RCR’s goals to find every rescue cat the right home. You will assist with the assessment of adoption applications, and ensure adoption paperwork is accurate and kept up to date, and adoption fees are paid. You will work with other volunteers in order to ensure adoption data and assessments are entered accurately into RCR’s internal database in a timely fashion. As a remote-based organization, you will be working from home mostly, aside from the occasional time when you meet individuals in person.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Board of Directions and Operations Manager to set appropriate adoption criteria
Supervise, train, and coordinate with adoption team members, delegating tasks as necessary
Collaborate with other RCR members to ensure adopted cats are updated on RCRs website
Receive, review, and respond to relevant emails from other RCR volunteers and public, primarily focusing on adoption applications and inquiries
Assist in reviewing and revision of adoption practices and adoption application, keeping all materials up to date
Ensure adoption paperwork (adoption contract, sterilization and vaccine records, etc.) is completed and accurate, and adoption fee has been received, while ensuring foster homes have a copy provided prior to adoption meet and greet, and adoption follow up is completed
In the event of the Adoption Coordinator’s absence, requesting support from other RCR rescue members and/or completing an accurate and factual assessment based on the assessment criteria, along with following up with adopters regarding pet insurance and how the cat in their care is doing
Commit to monthly meetings with Operations Manager and adoption team members, where you will provide an oral/written report
Other responsibilities as directed by Board of Directors
Time Commitments
4 - 6 hours per week.
Please note while we do our best to accurately reflect time commitment required to ensure interested individuals are aware, it may fluctuate depending on the time of year and seasons
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Age requirement of 18+ is a must
Commitment to RCR’s mission and love of animals
Organized and able to multitask, with attention to high level of detail
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Able to work well as a team player or alone
Proficient with Google apps, or willingness to learn/be trained
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Access to phone/computer/internet/email is a requirement, as you will be provided an RCR email address and method of communication is primarily done through email