About Donor & Community Relations Volunteer

WORKS WITH: Independent at home; Sanctuary owner

LOCATION: remote – in local community (Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, Desoto)

TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 hours weekly

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS and TRAINING:
• Tour of facility
• Sanctuary information packet
• Technologically savvy
• Prior donor relations/marketing/social media/public relations/fundraising experience preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leverage personal and professional relationships to build community support for FANS utilizing provided resources (email templates, phone conversation topics, flyers and business cards, sanctuary information)
• Assist in creating marketing strategy to raise awareness and earn donations
• Build new connections with local businesses over the phone, email, or in person.
• Maintain good relations to continue FANS support
• Assist in public relations efforts by finding ways to get media coverage of FANS
• Plan and execute fundraising events with help of other volunteers

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
• Sanctuary owners
• Local businesses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Capable of working in a variety of environments as needed for the role (sitting, standing, bending/stooping)

Application Process

Fill out volunteer application on sanctuary website:
https://farmhousesanctuary.org/volunteer/