Washington State Animal Response Team

Volunteer Needs

While we always have many opportunities for you to help, WASART has immediate need for the following volunteer positions. If you have skills, or even just a desire to help, and any of these roles call to you, please contact us at info@wasart.org for more information.

Fundraising Committee Chair

Since WASART receives no government funding, fundraising is key to our ability to operate. The chair of the fundraising committee is responsible for:

  • Developing, proposing, and executing fundraising strategies
  • Managing the fundraising committee
  • Developing and managing budgets
  • Fostering relationships with donors and sponsors
  • Collaborating with other committees
  • Attending regularly scheduled board meetings

Ideally you’ll have some fundraising experience, but more important would be having great organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills.

Merchandising Chair

Responsible for managing and procuring our WASART-branded gear and tchotchkes for sale to members and the general public.

Responsibilities include:

  • attending WASART training events for in-person sales to attendees
  • sourcing and customizing WASART branded clothing (t-shirts, jackets, caps, etc.)
  • fulfilling online orders & helping keep the online store up-to-date
  • inventory management and restocking
  • monthly sales reporting to the board
  • budgeting and semi-annual budget meetings

Sheltering Committee Chair

Sheltering is where it all started. The chair of the sheltering committee is responsible for maintaining WASART’s preparedness for emergencies that may require sheltering. That includes:

  • scheduling and leading sheltering committee meetings
  • attending monthly Board meetings
  • assisting at shelter related trainings and events
  • managing sheltering equipment
  • scheduling work parties as needed
  • reviewing and updating forms, polices and procedures as needed

Training Committee Chair

The Training Director has overall responsibility for the Training Committee and the planning and operations of annual training sessions. Provides leadership and direction and upholds the WASART Charter and goals. Is a WASART officer and a member of the Board of Directors (BOD) serving a two-year term.

Tasks:

  • Maintain the Charter set by the WASART Board of Directors
  • Maintains the purpose and goals of the Training Committee
  • Maintains all Training Committee materials
  • Budget management and fee negotiations
  • Schedules and conducts all Training Committee meetings to include training session debriefs
  • Facility selection, scheduling and negotiations for annual training events
  • Work in conjunction with other committee directors to establish annual training calendar
  • Ensure that lessons learned and best practices from trainings are established and maintained
  • Mentors, leads, and provides direction for all WASART members