Become a Part of the StrAy Team!

Adoption Counselors

What will you do? In order to ensure that our Strays find loving, PERMANENT homes it is very important we find the right family for the right dog. A great adoption counselor, therefore, functions as a “matchmaker” helping to find the perfect fit between dog and person by reading applications, visiting potential adoption homes and following-up with families once the adoption is complete.
Time required: One of the most important volunteer positions, the Adoption Counselor post requires at least 2-4 hours of commitment per week, with most time being spent reading adoption application and interviewing applicants.

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Angels

What will you do? Sometimes a volunteer drops down out of the sky to answer a desperate doggie's prayers. Those people are the angels – the ones who may not be able to adopt a certain dog, but will go the distance to see that s/he is well cared for. Our angels visit their dog, take him or her to the park and on walks whenever they can, and go that extra effort to see that their dog is placed in a secure and loving home. Some angels run ads in their local papers, help pay for vet bills, or just show up at the kennel with a treat and a toy. Either way, our dogs thrive under the wings of these special people who love dogs.
Time required: Being an Angel requires as much time as you are willing to give (though the more the better!) Feel free to stop and see your buddy everyday or just take him or her out on the weekends.

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Animal Professionals

What will you do? Often times we rescue dogs who are in desperate need of proper care and we are always in need of professional services from veterinarians, trainers, and groomers to help our dogs get through these tough times. If you are a professional and would be able to give some of your very busy day (or evening) to a worthy cause, you have found the right organization to do it for!
Time required: Even if you are only able to help out one dog, one time, any professional services that can be rendered are greatly appreciated. Nevertheless, we are always looking to partner with a professional animal caregiver for the long-term so consider becoming a permanent part of the "StrAy Team."

Drivers

What will you do? Sometimes we would love to bring a few of our furry adoptables out to a special event or adopt-a-thon out of town but we can't get a ride. With no transportation and taxis being very costly, these needy dogs don't get the chance to be seen and fallen in love with. If you have a car and some time and don't mind a little fluff on the seats, we could really use your help.
Time required: While just one drive can make all the difference, we hope that those interested in getting involved will consider making a permanent and continuous commitment to help SFTH for at least 1 hour per week.

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Marketing/Public Relations

What will you do? SFTH is no good as an organization if people do not know about its mission, goals, and accomplishments. Those who volunteer in a Marketing and PR capacity are given the opportunity to help spread SFTH’s message of hope throughout NYC and the United States. Specific duties include designing and sending out an online newsletter to volunteers and charitable supporters, tabling and postering throughout NYC neighborhoods to publicize the dogs we have in our care, designing promotional materials for fundraisers and events, and utilizing personal contacts and networks to get our name out there.
Time required: Depending on how involved you would like to become with marketing and public relations duties your time commitment will vary from 1 to 15 hours per week. We ask, however, that you make a minimum commitment of 1 hour per week.

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Web Developer / Designer

What will you do? With the internet continuing to play an important part in the life of all non-profit organizations, our Internet Coordinator needs someone on board to help improve the SFTH Website. If you have extensive web design and or develoment experience and love animals, consider volunteering for this position. Developers should know coldfusion or php, MySQL, and other standard web development tools. Designers should undersand basic web GUI principles and web branding/marketing.
Time required: We ask that Web Developer and Designers consider donating between 2-5 hours per week to SFTH, however, we are grateful for any help that can be provided!

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Newsletter Coordinator / Blogger

What will you do? Coordinate and manage our online and offline newsletter projects. The blogger must love blogging and understands how important it is to keep the extended Stray from the Heart family in the "know" regularly.
Time required: Newsletter Coordinator would entail starting a regular quarterly newsletter for both print and the web(email/online), wich would take about 9 hours a month. If you are organized, believe in the Stray from the Heart philosophies, and above all else, LOVE DOGS, please send an email to laura@strayfromtheheart.org Blogging would take as much time as you would like to spend each week writing interesting posts about the dog world, Stray from the Heart news, events, success stories and whatever else is timely and relevant. It would take a minimum of one hour a week.

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