What is Volunteering?

FAIR was started by volunteers, and continues to rely heavily on volunteers to carry out the mission and goals of our organization. Without these dedicated people, we would not be able to run our adoption centers, nor provide foster homes for rescued companion animals.

Most of FAIR’s Volunteers work directly with the animals – feeding and walking them, cleaning cages, providing transportation and simply giving them the love and care they deserve. Other volunteers handle the paperwork, answer phones and e-mail, make sure the animals get their shots, coordinate special events and complete grant applications, update our Petfinder site, and so on.

Here are job descriptions for some of our most valued volunteer positions:

Adoption Site Assistant	Account Receivable Manager
Adoption Counselor	Account Payable Manager
Post-Adoption Counselor	Grant Writer
Animal Photographer	Foster Home Inspector

How to Become a Volunteer

If you have a sincere interest in making a difference in an animal’s life, and understand the importance of being punctual and reliable, FAIR may have a volunteer position for you.

FAIR gladly accepts volunteers from all age groups (14 and up) and all backgrounds. If you have a sincere interest in making a difference in an animal’s life, and understand the importance of being punctual and reliable, FAIR may have a volunteer position for you.

In order for our volunteers to have a safe and fun experience, all volunteers must attend a 2 hour orientation class before they can volunteer. Orientation classes are scheduled as needed normally on a Saturday.  Please take a moment to fill out an application on line and call 722-3553 to reserve a seat.   If you are under the age of 18, we will need a parental signature on the application as well as, the volunteer contract.

To get started, please complete a Volunteer Application and fax it to us at (520) 203-0201. If you have any questions, you can send us an e-mail at info@faircares.org or call us at (520) 722-3553.  Orientation classes are normally on Saturday as needed.  We will contact you to schedule.

Governing Board

FAIR is managed by a Governing Board whose members are elected annually. Members of the Governing Board are volunteers who hold positions of responsibility supervising other volunteers or managing programs. The Governing Board formulates policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for volunteers and appropriate care placement of animals.

Our organization is always seeking qualified individuals to join our Board. To be considered for a Board position one must be an active member for at least 4 months, completed an Adoption Counselor Training, or Foster Caregiver Training, worked at a FAIR adoption site a minimum of sixteen hours; or successfully and consistently fostered FAIR animals for the past 4 months and has been recommended for a Board position by an existing Governing Board member.

Foundation for Animals In Risk

2627 West Violet Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone (520) 722-3553
Fax (520) 203-0201