Event Planning

From adoption fairs and fundraising events to community outreach and supply drives, our events help bring in vital support and find loving homes for our animals. As an Event Planning Volunteer, you’ll be part of a creative force that makes these magical moments happen!

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the planning and coordination of onsite and community events
• Help secure venues, permits, vendors, and supplies
• Coordinate day-of-event logistics (set-up, volunteers, cleanup)
• Brainstorm fun, animal-friendly event themes and activities

This person will be part of a team - working with Board Members, Marketing, and other volunteers to develop these events.

Interested? Please fill out the application below -

Grant Writer

Are you passionate about helping animals and skilled in storytelling and strategy? Friends of Noah is seeking a Grant Writer to help secure crucial funding to support our rescue efforts. Your words can be the key to transforming lives—both furry and human.

What’s involved?
• Research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities
• Write compelling grant proposals tailored to the funders’ guidelines and priorities
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and submissions
• Collaborate with Board Members and Marketing to gather financials, program details, and impact data
• Assist in drafting reports for awarded grants to ensure compliance and continued support
• Track outcomes and build relationships with funders over time

Board Members and Marketing will help to identify potential funding sources. Grant writing is NOT necessary!

Interested? Please fill out the application below and one of our representatives will be in touch!

Fundraising Assistant

Every donation helps save lives. As a Fundraising Assistant, you’ll be part of a passionate team working behind the scenes to raise vital funds. Your efforts will directly impact the number of animals we can help.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with planning and executing fundraising events
• Support donor outreach via email, phone calls, and thank-you notes
• Research new fundraising opportunities and creative campaign ideas

This person will be part of a team - working with Board Members, Marketing, and other volunteers to develop these events.

Interested? Please fill out the application below -

Laundry

Yes, even a rescue has laundry needs! It may not be glamorous, but it’s essential. Clean bedding, towels, and blankets help keep our rescued animals comfortable, healthy, and feeling loved.

Responsibilities include:
• Picking up laundry weekly - or as needed - from Mounds Janesville (upstairs)
• Wash, dry, and fold towels, blankets, and pet bedding
• Organize clean items for easy access by staff and other volunteers
• Use gentle detergents suitable for animal use

In a typical week, there is one load of laundry. Laundry can be picked up / dropped off anytime during Mounds store hours.

This person will coordinate with Mounds Adoption Center Managers.