Community Outreach – Data Entry Volunteer

At the core of our Community Outreach programs is the belief that people and pets belong together. While our adoption programs work to bring people and pets together, our Community Outreach programs work to keep people and pets together. We strive to achieve this goal by offering affordable and accessible animal care resources to pet owners and caretakers in underserved communities.

The MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers who are outgoing, friendly and love to meet new people, listen and problem solve. Our community engagement volunteers’ primary role will be to join outreach staff in going door-to-door or assisting in a Mobile Pantry/Pop-Up in specific neighborhoods to share information about our program and provide needed resources. Number of hours per week will range from 5-30 hours depending on weather and events.

Program Description:

Our Community Outreach team utilizes a website designed by the Human Society of the United States to better serve our clients. Volunteers will assist with entering new clients into the database, updating their information, and entering the number of meals provided through our Pet Food Bank into our spreadsheet. With the right candidate, this position can be remote!

Responsibilities:

• Learn web based programs such as Cognito, Acuity and Pets For Life software.
• Follow instructions from the Community Outreach Manager.
• Sort/organize files containing pet food and client information to digitize into a database.
• Available 2-5 hours per week with the ability to work remote.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and communicate with CO manager and other volunteers.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be judgment-free in challenging situations.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and use good judgment in a fast paced, high stress environment.
• The ability to use basic math, including fractions.

Other:

For this role, volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and their own personal vehicle. Volunteers will be subjected to a CORI and background check if driving MSPCA vehicles.

Time Commitment:

• We are unable to accommodate requests for alterations to the schedule. Please ensure you will be available for the full duration of a shift before applying. Thank you!
• Minimum of 2 – 5 hours per week for a 6 month commitment. We ask that you ensure you have 6 consecutive months available for at least one shift a week before applying.
• Some weekday evaluation and training will be required as part of the application and onboarding process.
• If selected for an interview and accepted, shifts open at the time of your interview will be discussed and your shift will be set after onboarding.

We receive a high number of applications for this role. Please ensure all criteria is met before applying.

Available shifts:

Below are the gaps in our volunteer schedule that we are looking to fill. Please make sure your personal schedule lines up with our needs, otherwise your application may not be accepted.

• We are currently looking to fill:
  • All weekdays! (Monday – Friday)
• No weekend availability at this time.