Penny's Ark

Partnership & Community Outreach Volunteer

Available
Remote
3-7 hours / week

Help grow the sanctuary's network of supporters by building relationships with businesses, brands, media, influencers, and community organizations to increase awareness, secure donations, sponsorships, and create partnership opportunities that support dog rescue and adoption efforts.

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify potential corporate partners, sponsors, and donors
  • Reach out to local and international businesses
  • Develop sponsorship and fundraising opportunities
  • Build relationships with pet brands, retailers, and service providers
  • Contact influencers, creators, and media outlets
  • Seek in-kind donations (food, supplies, veterinary support, transport, etc.)
  • Promote adoption campaigns through partnerships
  • Maintain a database of contacts and opportunities

  • Represent the sanctuary professionally in external communications

     

Ideal Skills

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, PR, marketing, or business development is a plus
  • Comfortable with email outreach and networking
  • Passion for animal welfare
  • Self-motivated and organized





 

What are we looking for?

Experience in a similar role - either voluntary or paid is essential.  A minimum of 3 years experience is required.  Also, required :-

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, PR, marketing, or business development is a plus
  • Comfortable with email outreach and networking
  • Passion for animal welfare
  • Self-motivated and organized

What difference will you make?

By helping secure partnerships and sponsorships, you will directly support the care of rescue dogs, increase adoption opportunities, and help the sanctuary reach more supporters worldwide.

Before you apply

Once your application is received, you will be contacted by email to arrange a phone call whereby you can discuss the role more deeply and we can get to know each other.

We would like somebody to start as soon as possible.

Opportunity reference number: 1316589