Volunteer Program Intern - Los Angeles, CA
TITLE: Volunteer Program Intern
REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator
LOCATION: Internship offered both at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center {1845 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025} and the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center {15321 Brand Blvd, Mission Hills, Ca 91345}
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Best Friends LA is looking for qualified interns to join our team. As a non-profit we have a very large volunteer base and it is constantly growing. We’re seeking interns who can provide administrative and on-site support to the Volunteer Coordinators and the Best Friends Los Angeles volunteer program. Interns should be prepared to join a fast-paced environment and finish the internship having gained broad experience in coordinating volunteers and learning about animal welfare. Part time and full-time interns may apply. This internship is offered for academic credit. You must be a participant in an accredited academic internship program. This is an unpaid internship and housing is not provided. Start date is flexible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Act as on-site lead for volunteers when Volunteer Coordinator is not in the office
• Manage inquiries to prospective and current volunteers via phone and email under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator
• Coordinate weekly volunteer trainings
• Assist with planning and coordinating volunteers for large-scale special events
• Data entry into Digital Cheetah, ShelterLuv and other databases
• Other duties, as identified by Volunteer Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Competency in MS Office applications and Google (including email and shared documents)
• Good communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Team player
• Ability to advocate Best Friends approach and mission
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this position you must be currently enrolled in a college/university internship program.
CREDIT:
College credit toward related major, minor or general electives.
START DATE:
On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable.
END DATE:
On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable.
HOURS PER WEEK:
To be determined, dependent upon total number of hours required to complete internship. Preferably 10-15 hours per week.
TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume to LAinternships@bestfriends.org