As a nonprofit organization, we at TAILS Foundation Inc know how important it is to have caring, enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to support our mission and goals. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please check out our many opportunities below!
Benefits
  • Choose volunteer tasks that interest you 
  • Staff will train and provide support so you can be successful
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunity to develop new skills or sharpen old ones. 
  • Build relationships with our local community and other volunteers

Time Commitment
  • Short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities available.
  • Varied hours and days
  • Online, phone and in-person positions available

Additional Requirements
  • Background checks may be required for certain positions and opportunities
  • Volunteers should be comfortable working with others, able to follow simple directions and be self-motivated
  • All volunteers required to submit a Volunteer Application Form (see below)
​Board Members (3+)
  • Oversee the organization's activities
  • Aid in making major decisions for the organization
  • Help drive the overall strategy of the organization
  • Terms of 2-4 years
  • Attend 4+ TAILS Board of Directors meetings annually 
​Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Research potential community events to attend
  • ​Organize event applications/info as needed
  • Maintain online Calendar of Events and Social Media accounts
  • Organize special events (donor appreciation, open houses, fundraisers, etc.)​
  • Responsible for maintaining marketing/promotional materials inventory*
  • Attend TAILS volunteer meetings when necessary
         *Only required when TAILS Foundation Inc has obtained a physical office/building space.
Grant Writer 
  • Research, draft and submit proposals for local/national grant funding
  • Coordinate with Treasurer to manage grant funds
  • Recognize grantors when appropriate (thank you letters, certificates, etc.)
  • Attend TAILS volunteer meetings when necessary
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Sponsorship Coordinator
  • Contact and solicit potential sponsors
  • Retain current sponsors through communication and recognition
  • Arrange meetings (if requested) for business presentations
  • Coordinate with Marketing for sponsor promotion, advertising, recognition
  • Complete required sponsorship paperwork (thank you letter, certificates, etc.)​
  • Attend TAILS volunteer meetings when necessary
Programs and Services Chairperson (5+)
  • Designated spokesperson for your program/service
  • Coordinate program/service volunteers and fundraising events
  • Assist with marketing/advertising of your program/service and events
  • Work closely with the community as it pertains to your program/service
  • Attend TAILS volunteer meetings when necessary​​
TAILS411 Program Coordinator (5+)
  • Contact and solicit potential TAILS411 members​​
  • Retain current TAILS411 members through communication, recognition
  • Coordinate with Marketing to advertise TAILS411 promotions
  • Complete required TAILS411 paperwork
  • Attend TAILS volunteer meetings when necessary
*Potential commission-based income position; More information about position upon request.
TAILSRewards Program Coordinator (5+)
  • Contact and solicit potential TAILSRewards merchants
  • Retain current TAILSRewards merchants through communication, recognition​
  • Coordinate with Marketing to advertise TAILSRewards promotions, discount cards
  • Complete/Maintain required TAILSRewards paperwork
  • Attend TAILS volunteer meeting when necessary