GET INVOLVED - VOLUNTEER!
Sno-DOG relies on volunteers to fulfill its mission of creating and maintaining quality dog parks in Snohomish County. Many hands (and heads) make light work! Volunteer opportunities are available now and include the following:
Sno-DOG Board Member Positions:
Sno-DOG board members are needed with the leadership and vision to steer Snohomish County’s dog parks into the future. This key group plans improvements to the parks, manages volunteers, and files necessary non-profit paperwork. Each member fills a one-year unpaid position that requires monthly meetings and the commitment of an average of 8 hours per month for Sno-DOG activities.
The duties of the most vital positions follow:
President.
- Chief executive officer of Sno-DOG, a non-profit corporation
- Provide leadership in setting goals and priorities
- Subject to the Board’s control
- Supervise all assets, business and affairs
- Preside over meetings of the members and the Board
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Board
Vice President(s).
- Perform duties of the President if President is unable to act
- Other duties as may be assigned by the President or Board
Secretary.
- Maintain minutes of meetings concerning Sno-DOG activities including Board and committee meetings
- Ensure all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of Sno-DOG bylaws or as required by law
- Custodian of the corporate records of Sno-DOG
- acts as Registered Agent [can be another officer but easier if it’s the Secretary]
- file state and federal non-profit annual reports and pay any required annual fees (works with treasurer)
- Maintain membership lists · Keep records of the post office address of each member and of the name and post office address of each officer
- Other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board
Treasurer.
- Responsible for all Sno-DOG funds, including bank deposits
- Maintain records in accordance with state and federal regulations governing non-profits
- Responsible for filing required IRS reports to maintain non-profit status o must keep current on IRS regulations
- Other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board
Non-Board Volunteer positions:
Sno-DOG volunteers help create and maintain quality dog parks in Snohomish County. Many hands (and heads) make light work! Sno-DOG’s many volunteer opportunities include the following:
Park Steward/ Volunteer Coordinator – Park Stewards take an ownership role in one of Snohomish County’s dog parks. These volunteers adopt one of the parks to coordinate work parties, assist with park maintenance, communicate with park users and provide the board with input for improvements.
Event Coordinator – Event Coordinators organize and staff the many events Sno-DOG hosts or participates in throughout the year.
Fundraising Coordinator – Fundraising Coordinators plan and organize Sno-DOG’s important fundraising efforts. These include participating in events, gaining sponsorship from local pet stores and businesses, and working with the membership coordinator.
Membership Coordinator –Membership Coordinators recruit new members, maintain a membership database, and handle renewals.
Education Coordinator –Education Coordinators work to address park safety issues and educate park users by developing and distributing educational materials and organizing training opportunities such as dog-related classes and seminars.
Publication Manager – The Publication Manager maintains Sno-DOG communications, which include the website, Facebook page and brochures. Volunteers to this position will also have the opportunity to create and manage the Sno-DOG newsletter.
Work Party Volunteer – Work Party Volunteers provide the physical muscle to complete much needed improvements in the dog parks. These improvements include creating new trails, removing berry bushes and digging trenches for drainage.
If you're interested in volunteering, please email us at volunteers@sno-dog.org.
