Program Description:

Quality photos of adoptable animals and engaging biographies make great impressions for interested adopters and gets animals into their next homes quickly. This role is for individuals who have a keen eye for a great photo and are excited to impact the lives of shelter animals through an excellent photo and witty bio.

Responsibilities:

• Take high quality photos with their smart phone or camera of cats, small animals, and dogs. Dogs will be handled by a staff member or dog walking volunteer while the photo volunteer is photographing.
• Upload photos to our animal database
• Write interesting and engaging biographies for the animals available for adoption (your application responses should reflect this!)

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to receive feedback to improve the quality of the photos taken
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Computer proficient and willingness to learn new programs
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills with attention to detail
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Ability to remain open-minded and understanding of a decision for euthanasia that consider the animal’s physical and emotional well-being and the safety of the community
• Physically able to bend, reach, kneel, squat for long periods while photographing

Other:

• Attendance of a volunteer orientation and training
• Completion of Fear Free Shelter online training after approval into the Volunteer Program
• Attach sample pet photos in your application

Time Commitment:

• Six month commitment
• Attendance of a weekly shift

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