Foster Coordination Liaison Volunteer Recruiting Need

We are looking for individuals who wish to become part of the Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet mission as a Foster Coordination Liaison (FCL) involved with working with our service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and families of our fallen warriors who need assistance via our MVP Foster Home program, which also includes vetting and interacting with those individuals and families who have registered as potential foster homes through our organization.

Primarily at this time we are looking for FCLs to cover the states of AR/OK, AZ, CO, LA, MN, MO, NV, AL/GA, NC/SC, TN, VA/WV, MD/DC, and TX.

This is a virtual volunteer role where your efforts can be accomplished via the phone and Internet (emails) and includes the following criteria:

• A passion to help our military service members, wounded warriors, veterans, and families of our fallen warriors.
• Interact and maintain communication with our registered potential foster homes, plus work with others (inside and outside the organization) as required
• Be a self-starter, has excellent organizational, interpersonal, and management skills, plus able to work independently and as a “team” player.
• Understand and agree to follow and adhere to the Organization’s mission, purpose, operating procedures, and organizational policies/guidelines.
• Comfortable using and access to MS office (such as Word, Excel), communicate via the internet, phone calls, and email.
• Previous customer service, volunteer nonprofit managerial and animal related coordination/placement experience helpful
• Help promote the organization, it’s mission, and programs with others via sharing our flyers, brochures, and other items as requested by the organization’s National office.
• Able to commit at least 1 year in this position
• Provide the required monthly reports (coordination activity and volunteer service hours) by the date as determined by the organization’s National office.
• Estimated Volunteer Time per Month: averaging 25-30 hours – Please be advised actual hours per month is variable on a state by state basis.

Those interested in learning more about the volunteer positions or to apply, visit HERE.

We want YOU as a Foster Coordination Liaison in the Southeast Region!

Want to directly help our troops and their companion animals at the same time? Than why not volunteer with Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet as a Foster Coordination Liaison!  Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet is currently recruiting Foster Coordination Liaisons (FCL) in the Southeast Region, specifically Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Missouri.

This position is a fantastic way to directly help our Soldiers and their beloved pets.  The FCL role requires a minimum one year commitment and will be approximately 15-30 hours per month.  Each state has a different influx of cases per month, but on average you could be handling 2-5 cases.

Full Job Description

How to Apply

Please contact volunteering@guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org with any questions.

Thank you for your consideration!

 

Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet Announces 2014 Board of Directors

All volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit military and veteran service organization cares for soldier’s pets.

Gatesville, TX, January 1, 2014 – Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet announces the 2014 Board of Directors for the organization as follows:

• President: Jessica Semon (Virginia)
• Vice President: Sally White (Minnesota)
• Secretary: open
• Treasurer: Cherie Boudreaux (Texas)
• Director: Shawna Michaud (Tennessee) 
• Director: open

 

About Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet:

ALL volunteer 501c3 nonprofit “Military & Veterans Service Organization” (MVSO) supporting our active duty  Military, Wounded Warriors,  homeless Veterans, and their beloved Pets to ensure the pets are reunited with their owners following a deployment  related to a combat or peace-keeping or humanitarian mission  or unforeseen medical and/or homeless hardship  situation through various programs/services/projects.  For more information on providing a foster home, becoming a volunteer, or making a donation to Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet, please visit www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org or http://www.mvpsanctuary.org.  

Media Inquiries:  mediarelations@guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org

National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet like many “All Volunteer” 501c3 nonprofit organizations are only able to operate and accomplish its mission due to the generosity, time, and energy provided by those who wish to make a difference in our society. All of our volunteers are deeply appreciated and are critical in the daily operations of our organization. They are dedicated 150% to supporting our military service member, veterans and their pets.

As a small token of the hard work and dedication these volunteers provide, we simply want to say “Thank you” to the following volunteers.

• Donna (TX)
• Cherie (TX)
• Lynne (AL)
• Kim (NV)
• Catherine (CA)
• Liz (TN)
• Nancy (MN)
• Amanda (IN)
• Cari (MS)
• Carol (IN)
• Courtney (AZ)
• Susan (MO)
• Lindsay (CA)
• Alison (WI)
• Cindy (NC)
• Janna (WA)
• Kim (LA)
• Shawna (TN)
• Madolyn (TX)
• Sandy (WI)
• Heather (IA)
• Matthew (IA)
• Tonya (MO)
• JoAnn (PA)
• Megan (TN)
• Marlous (TX)
• Victoria (MI)
• Jessica (VA)
• Linda (TX)
• Tammy (WI)
• Sally (MN)

Announcement: New Regional Directors Provide Better Customer Service to our MSM’s

All volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit military and veteran service organization cares for military and veterans’ companion pets.

Gatesville, TX, January 8, 2013 – Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet© announces organizational changes to better serve and assist the military communities around the country with the addition of the Regional Director volunteer position.

This new role was established to provide additional assistance and guidance to our state level coordination volunteers currently in place plus oversee the efforts within the states assigned to a specific region.

In addition, the Regional Directors will act as a liaison between the State Support Teams in their respective region and the organization’s National Office plus the National Staff, providing a higher level of service to our Clients, their beloved furbabies, foster home volunteers plus our state level volunteers across the country.

The newly appointed Regional Directors for the organization are as follows:

Central Region: Heather O’Brien
Covering: IA, KS, NE, ND, and SD

Southern Region: Cherie Boudreaux
Covering: AZ, LA, NM, and TX

Southeastern Region: Shawna Michaud
Covering: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN

Eastern Region: JoAnn Pilston
Covering: DE, NJ, PA, WV

About Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet©:
ALL volunteer 501c3 nonprofit “Military & Veterans Service Organization” (MVSO) supporting our active duty Military, Wounded Warriors, homeless Veterans, and their beloved Pets to ensure the pets are reunited with their owners following a deployment related to a combat or peace-keeping or humanitarian mission or unforeseen medical and/or homeless hardship situation through various programs, services, and capital projects. For more information about who we are, our programs/projects, and ways to help, visit www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org

Media Inquiries: mediarelations@guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org

Smith Trahern Mansion Showcases Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet’s Christmas Tree

As the Christmas season begins Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet was asked to share in a special tradition in the Clarksville, TN area.  The Smith Trahern Mansion asked Southeast Regional Director, Shawna Michaud to participate in its’ Shakespearean Renaissance Festival by decorating a Christmas tree for the organization. The tree is featured as the centerpiece of the Animals of Shakespeare Children’s section.

The Christmas tree, featuring beautiful colors of the season and ornaments to showcase Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet, will be available for viewing to residents of the Ft. Campbell, KY area in the weeks leading up to Christmas.  The tree features many ornaments along with yellow weave garland to remind visitors of the soldiers the organization serves. The tree is also decorated in a bright blue to represent the organization and share its’ mission.

“This tree is a great opportunity for our organization to reach out to both the military and civilian families in our area and let them know about our mission. We are honored to be a part of this special tradition,” says Southeast Region Director Shawna Michaud.

The Smith Trahern Mansion will be open for viewing of the exhibit December 3-6 and December 10-13.

– Written by Megan Powell, TN Community Outreach Liaison