The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia  

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE

The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia (DARTNS)

Volunteer Opportunity

Fund Development Director

The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia (DARTNS) is currently seeking a passionate and ambitious volunteer for the position of Fund Development Director.

Do you love animals? Are you eager to contribute to your local community? Are you looking for interesting work that will enhance your resume?

Then we would love to welcome you into our organization!

Responsibilities:

1. Promote our organizations’ profile and mission
2. Write, research and prepare proposals and submissions for grants and donations
3. Take initiative to build, develop, maintain and enhance new and existing sponsor relationships to help us achieve our goals
4. Create fundraising opportunities with new and potential donors

About the Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia

We are a registered charity, working in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, to set up and run temporary emergency shelters and reception centers for animals affected by man-made and natural disasters.

We partner and work with other like-minded organizations to ensure animal needs are being met during emergencies. Upon request, we may work in animal seizure shelters under the direction of the local responding animal shelter's Incident Commander.

If you are interested, please e-mail information@dartns.org

Membership Requirements

Non-Responder/Student

• Completed Membership Application
• Signed Code of Conduct 

Responding Member

• Completed Membership Application
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Criminal Background Check
• Human First Aid
• Incident Command IS -100 Course
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Non-Responding/Student Membership – How can you help?

• Fund development and events
• Tabling events/Haunted house volunteer
• Media and advertising
• Decoration/posters/brochures
• Administrative Support
• Member Recruitment

Responding Membership – How can you help?

• Assist with DARTNS emergency shelters
• Attend training and exercises
• Tabling events/Haunted house volunteer
• Decoration/posters/brochures
• Administrative Support
• Member Recruitment