Fund for Horses signature horses with gracious permission by ©Bob Langrish.

Volunteer

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT

— Skills Needed

  • Research
  • Social Media / Blogging
  • Brand Development & Messaging
  • Verbal / Written Communication

— Requirements and Commitment

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 6 month commitment

— Description

We are seeking a social media volunteer or intern with marketing and/or advertising experience to help promote our causes. We prefer someone who is web-savvy and has great phone and communication skills.

Applicant should have experience with Facebook, Twitter, online blogging, marketing and/or advertising, great personal and written communication skills, a sensitivity to and awareness of horse protection issues, attention to detail and unrelenting determination.

See more further down the page under “What you need to have” and “What you need to know”.

— Apply

To apply please email us and tell us about yourself and why you would like to volunteer for this position. Thank you!

HOW WE WORK

Our Staff

We thrive because of our dedicated team of volunteers.  We have two types.

But before we get to that, please know that we are not a rescue, we do not have any horses. We are an advocacy group protecting horses through intervention, education and legislation.

— Full Time Volunteers

By full time we mean in terms of commitment. These are volunteer staff who work 2 – 10 hours per week throughout the year who are either (a) assigned to a particular issue or (b) assigned to an ongoing campaign.

— Part Time Volunteers

These are volunteer staff who work when called on for short-term projects or help staff a campaign. Short-term projects can last anywhere from a few days to a few months.

— What You Need to Have

• Regular access to internet service and a personal email account you check frequently.

• Internet research and reporting skills.

• Good written and verbal skills.

• Experience in any area of social media is always an asset.

• The ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.

• Commitment to the Fund’s philosophy and policies.

• Confident you can think on your feet and be cool under pressure.

• The steely mentality necessary to face horrific acts of cruelties to horses.

— What You Need to Know

You do not need to be an expert on horse protection and safety issues. We can teach you that.

You do not need previous experience with an organization like ours. Come as you are and bring what you have. 

You do not need an in-depth knowledge of horses. You can learn that. However, any understanding you already have of horses and their needs will be very valuable.

What you need to have, more than anything else, is a deep love and respect for horses, dedicated to the betterment of their lives.

You also need an open heart and an open mind.

There’s nobody quite like us, who think about and approach issues the way we do. We are leaders — not followers.

Interested?

Use our email form to contact us. Be sure to include your preferred telephone number and the best time to call. We will telephone you within 2-3 business days of receipt of your application.

Thank you!