Available Volunteer Positions

All positions at the Foundation are staffed with volunteers. However, you will be rewarded with the knowledge you are doing something positive for the breed. By joining a select group of Kerry volunteers, you will work for the betterment of the breed.

You can quit these positions at any time, so please try them - you may like them.

Printer

The Foundation is searching for a volunteer who is good with Word or another word processor, to create and print:

business cards
Thank You cards
address labels
stationary

Anyone with intermediate word processing skills and a color printer can handle this position. After the initial learning curve, the position should take less than 15 minutes per week.

The Foundation will provide/reimburse the volunteer for all paper and postage.
If you like to help the Foundation, have the time and a color printer, please contact John Van den Bergh, President
johnv@kerryblues.info or 800/532-2890 X1

Web Site Editor

Editor for the web site does:

encouraging people to submit articles
get permission to reprint articles

Takes about 10 hours per month.

It does not require any web design or html expertise.

Contact: John Van den Bergh, johnv@impulse.net 800/532-1890 x 1 (CA)

Newsletter Editor

The Editor of the Foundation printed quarterly newsletter does not involve writing, or layout. It only requires administrative and editing skills.

Takes about 10 hours per month.

Contact: John Van den Bergh, johnv@impulse.net 800/532-1890 x 1 (CA)

E-Newsletter Editor

Editor and writer of the monthly email newsletter, requires a basic understanding of web page design.

Takes about 10 hours per month.

Contact: John Van den Bergh, johnv@impulse.net 800/532-1890 x 1 (CA)

Web Master

The web master has responsibility for the web presence of the Foundation.

Requirements:

basic understanding of Dreammaker or similar web site management system
basic understanding of html a plus
be available on short notice

Function:

add new contents, provided by editors
update directories
manage domain names

Takes about 10 hours per month.

Contact: John Van den Bergh, johnv@impulse.net 800/532-1890 x 1 (CA)

Foster Homes

Must be willing to accept a temporary Kerry in your house. Some Kerries may have physical problems and or behavior issues that need to be addressed. Foster Homes will be called upon to transport Kerries, and may be asked to help screen homes.

Foster care can last a few hours to a few months. Many Foundation foster homes may rarely actually foster a Kerry; however, they must be ready to jump into action on short notice.

The Foundation does extensive screening on foster homes. A signed Foster Family Agreement is required. (Agreement: .pdf) The application forms can only be viewed in .pdf format with Acrobat Reader.

Contact:

In the US: Linda Lee, linda@proactive.mb.ca or Home: (204) 389-4489, Mobile: (204) 955-4489 Office: (204) 943-2370
In Canada: Linda Grisley, lgrisley@shaw.ca or 780/435-1096 (Alberta)

Pet Store Scouts

While the Foundation does NOT purchase Kerries from pet stores at market value, we do have a program that serves both the pet store Kerries and their new owners.

If you live in the US, are willing to give a few hours each week and drop everything in an emergency, I want to talk to you. When you volunteer to help, you will be trained and provided with materials and support. However, your only reward is the knowledge you did the right thing.

Contact:
in the US: Mimi Wight mimij5@adelphia.net or 603/547-2068 (NH)
In Canada: Linda Grisley, lgrisley@shaw.ca or 780/435-1096 (Alberta)

Advertising Manager

Post and track advertising on our web site. Must be familiar with web design. NO SALES. This job can be done in one hour each week. Must be reliable because the people's money is involved.

Contact: John Van den Bergh (johnv@kerryblues.info) or 800/532-2890 (CA)

Fundraisers

Note Cards
Christmas Cards
Best Ever Kerry Toy
Kerry Magnet
Rescue Vest
iGive Register Shop