VOLUNTEER WITH US

The IAABC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations and volunteers. Each volunteer has a role that helps the IAABC Foundation work towards its mission to inspire, develop, and provide quality, evidence-based education, research, and other charitable activities in animal training and behavior.

Volunteers can help from anywhere in the world in a variety of ways, from contributing to social media campaigns to transcribing videos, or even organizing events. In fact, most of our team members running the foundation are volunteers!

As an IAABC Foundation volunteer you are joining into a community of animal lovers who, together, are a vital part to the Foundation’s mission. Though we are remote, we work closely together online, keeping in touch and connected. Your volunteer hours are greatly appreciated by the Foundation, and won’t go unrecognized.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Browse our available volunteer positions below. If you don’t see something that interests you, contact our volunteer coordinator to discuss other possible opportunities!

Creative Writer

Summary:

The Creative Writer is responsible for writing copy for marketing and education to be disseminated via the IAABC Foundation social media accounts, email campaigns and website.

Responsibilities include:

  • Familiarizing with all IAABC Foundation offerings which includes but is not limited to courses, live events, the IAABC Journal, fundraising initiatives and other projects
  • Writing copy with a marketing and social media eye, based on the relevant organizational guidelines, with an understanding of animal behavior and adhering to LIMA
  • Team communication using Slack

    Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    • Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing best practices and trends
    • Knowledge of best practices in inclusive and accessible communications operations
    • Strong creative writing skills
    • Technological skills including familiarity with Google Workspace applications 
    • Attention to detail
    • Organizational skills
    • Polite, clear and responsive communication skills
    • Cultural competency and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work as part of a diverse international remote team
    • Ability to communicate empathically and in a positive and encouraging manner
    • Availability to volunteer 3-5 hours per week

    Job Tasks:

    • Adhere to operational workflows and the communication / marketing strategy
    • Adhere to the organizational social media guidelines
    • Maintain the brand voice and brand integrity across all platforms
    • Contribute to the planning and messaging of organization initiatives
    • Work with the team to respond to social media emergencies

    Events Assistant

    Summary:

    The Events Assistant is responsible for organizing and tracking event timelines, updating the Events Director of upcoming deadlines, as well as helping with other administrative tasks as needed to ensure everything is on schedule and running smoothly.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Organizing timelines and deadlines related to upcoming events
    • Keeping the Events Director informed of event timelines
    • Keeping meetings organized and on track
    • Regular team communication using Slack

      Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

      • Organizational and time management skills
      • Ability to work independently within a remote team environment
      • Ability to communicate in a positive and encouraging manner
      • Available to volunteer 5-7 hours per week

      Job Tasks: 

      • Report to the Events Director
      • Attend weekly team meetings
      • Recording meeting minutes 
      • Time management during meetings
      • Update Events Director of upcoming deadlines 
      • Assist Events Director in researching relevant event opportunities, as requested
      • Other tasks as assigned by the Events Director

      Graphics Editor

      Summary:

      The Graphics Editor is responsible for creating graphics for marketing and education to be disseminated via the IAABC Foundation social media accounts and other organizational platforms.

      Responsibilities include:

      • Familiarizing with all IAABC Foundation offerings which includes but is not limited to courses, live events, the IAABC Journal and other projects
      • Creating graphics with a marketing and social media eye, based on the relevant organizational guidelines, with an understanding of animal behavior and adhering to LIMA
      • Preparing graphics in formats suited for each IAABC Foundation channel and post type or other organizational platform
      • Team communication using Slack

      Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

      • Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing best practices and trends
      • Knowledge of best practices in inclusive and accessible communications operations
      • Strong graphics editing skills using Canva or equivalent
      • Technological skills including familiarity with Google Workspace applications 
      • Attention to detail
      • Organizational skills
      • Polite, clear and responsive communication skills
      • Cultural competency and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work as part of a diverse international remote team
      • Ability to communicate empathically and in a positive and encouraging manner
      • Availability to volunteer 3-5 hours per week

      Job Tasks:

      • Adhere to operational workflows and the communication / marketing strategy
      • Adhere to the organizational social media guidelines
      • Maintain the brand voice and brand integrity across all platforms
      • Contribute to the planning and messaging of organization initiatives
      • Work with the team to respond to social media emergencies

      Website Administrator

      Summary:

      The Website Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s website. 

      Responsibilities include:

      • Overseeing and managing the website, including content creation and maintenance
      • Ensuring website functionality and user experience is optimal
      • Monitoring website performance and analytics to identify areas for improvement
      • Implementing website security measures to protect against cyber threats
      • Collaborating with other teams to ensure alignment with overall marketing and communication strategies
      • Staying up-to-date with web development trends and best practices, and providing recommendations to improve website functionality and user experience

      Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

      • Strong understanding of web development, design principles, and website management systems
      • Experience with HTML, CSS, WordPress, Divi, and other development plug-ins and languages
      • Experience with website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics
      • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
      • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work in a positive and encouraging manner
      • Attention to detail
      • Cultural competency skills
      • Organizational skills
      • Team communication using Slack
      • Access to a reliable computer and internet
      • Availability to volunteer 3-5 hours per week

      Job Tasks:

      • Site maintenance: Regularly checking for errors, broken links, and other issues, and fixing as needed
      • Content management: Creating, editing, and publishing content on the website, including text, images, videos, and other media
      • Website security: Ensuring the website is secure from cyber threats such as hacking attempts, malware, and other types of attacks
      • Website performance: Monitoring website performance metrics, such as page load times, and implementing optimizations to improve website speed and responsiveness
      • User management: Creating and managing accounts, access levels, and permissions on the website
      • Analytics and reporting: Monitoring website traffic and user behavior using tools such as Google Analytics and creating reports to track website performance.
      • SEO: Optimizing content and structure to improve search engine rankings and increase organic traffic.
      • Technical support: Responding to inquiries and resolving technical issues related to site functionality.
      • Upgrading website software and applications: Updating website software and applications to ensure they are up to date and functioning properly.
      • Backup and recovery: Ensuring that regular backups are performed and that the website can be quickly recovered in the event of a disaster or other data loss event.