Volunteer Recruitment Lead (Remote, Flexible)

Race For Life Rescue's mission is to provide time critical relief to overcrowded shelters by relocating animals at risk of euthanasia to shelters where they can be inevitably adopted. Additionally, Race for Life aims to unite disabled veterans with specially selected animals capable of providing emotional support. Our animal rescue activities and adoption opportunities span the United States. What we Do At Race for Life Rescue, we believe every animal deserves a safe, healthy environment where they can flourish. Our goals are to reduce euthanasia by relocating animals to adoption centers that have a greater capacity for care and high adoption rates, provide lifesaving supplies and emergency evacuation for animals during natural disasters, and support underserved communities with the provisions and program needs necessary to their success.to their success.” About The Role Race for Life Rescue is looking for a dedicated volunteer to build our volunteer recruitment program from the ground up. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact opportunity for someone who wants to shape how a growing rescue organization finds, welcomes, and supports the people who power its mission. You'll work directly with our team to design a recruitment process, then lead outreach to identify, screen, and onboard new volunteers who support our administrative and fundraising work. If you enjoy building systems as much as connecting with people, this role is for you. What You'll Do Design and launch a repeatable volunteer recruitment process, from outreach through onboarding. Source and screen volunteer candidates for administrative and fundraising roles. Create simple tools (application forms, interview guides, onboarding checklists) to track candidates and volunteers. Coordinate with staff and board members to understand ongoing volunteer needs. Represent Race for Life Rescue's mission clearly and warmly to prospective volunteers. What We're Looking For Genuine enthusiasm for Race for Life Rescue's mission. Experience recruiting, managing, or coordinating people - paid or volunteer. Strong organizational skills and follow‑through; comfortable building a process from scratch. Clear, friendly communicator, in writing and in person/video calls. Comfortable with everyday tools like email, spreadsheets, and video conferencing. Prior nonprofit or volunteer‑management experience is a plus, not a requirement. Details Location Remote Time commitment 5-8 hours per week, flexible scheduling Reports to Race for Life Rescue leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr Race For Life Rescue