What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Advisory Board Member - Supporting service dogs position at Dogs for Better Lives?
Do you have a love of dogs and want to make it possible to train and place Service Dogs with people with disabilities? We’d love for you to join us!
Multiple locations:
- Texas
- Southeast – Georgia, Florida
- Pacific Northwest – Washington, Oregon, Idaho
- Northeast – Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
- California
Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) Regional Advisory Boards (RAB’s) are comprised of like-minded individuals that have a passion for dogs and giving back to people with disabilities in their communities. Members are responsible for marketing the mission of DBL, participating in outreach events, as well as planning and fundraising through a variety of initiatives.
How it works:
- Members commit to be a volunteer RAB member for a minimum of 12 months (1 year)
- Meet monthly, via Google Chat, with other RAB members to plan events, share ideas, and work together to further DBL’s mission in your community
- Quarterly, all RAB’s across the country meet together on Microsoft Teams along with DBL leadership and Board member mentors to have strategic discussions about upcoming events, continuing education opportunities, and more.
- Commit to fundraising and spreading the word about DBL with your network of friends, family and colleagues.
What you get:
- Be a part of something larger than yourself! You’ll have a DIRECT impact on DBL’s ability to provide our services to your community.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals, DBL staff and board members.
- Acknowledgement on DBL’s social media channels
- Plan and attend FUN events, and get to spend time with future Service Dogs and DBL volunteers at events
Interested?
Submit your application to join the Regional Advisory Board in your area via this link: https://dogsforbetterlives.org/regional-advisory-board/
Cause Areas: Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities
When: We’ll work with your schedule. Weekends, Evenings, and Daytime. 2-year minimum commitment
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21
- Availability of 3-5 hours a month
- Able to attend monthly calls
General to advanced backgrounds in the following are helpful; marketing, social media, fundraising, nonprofit management, volunteering, dog training.