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.

Rescue Coordinator for the Southeast

A Rescue Coordinator is the hub of the rescue operation.

Rescue Coordinators report to the Rescue Director and work very closely with Foster Families.

Rescue Coordinators helps recover Kerries from shelters. They work with shelters, as well as owners relinquishing their Kerries, to take possession of the dog, arrange veterinary care and foster care, screen potential adopters, place the dog in a permanent home, and provide follow-up support.

Rescue Coordinators work in their geographic areas and review applications from their area, interview the applicant, and place Kerries.

Rescue Coordinators must be able to react fast and make decisions, often based on limited information, to ensure the safety of the dog. Impeccable people skills and dedication are a must.

The job can be both emotionally and physically draining. You may encounter dogs in advanced states of neglect, in deteriorating health, or people who don't care, or who have heartbreaking stories to tell. Yet this job gives you an opportunity to improve--or save--the life of one or more Kerries every year, and make a real contribution to the breed. You will also earn the appreciation of the new Kerry owner and the Kerry community.

A signed Rescue Coordinator Agreement, which describes all the responsibilities, is required. (Agreement: .pdf) The application forms can only be viewed in .pdf format with Acrobat Reader.

If you want to be an important part of this Rescue team, please contact:

In the US: John Van den Bergh, johnv@impulse.net 800/532-1890 (CA)
In Canada: Linda Grisley, lgrisley@shaw.ca or 780/435-1096 (Alberta)

Rescue Director for the US

A Rescue Director manages the Rescue Coordinators within a country.

The Rescue Director:

refines and proposes rescue policies
trains Rescue Coordinators
manages the rescue documents and forms
manages auction rescues
represents the Rescue Coordinators on the Board

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

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