Events

Valentines Day Puppy Love Match
February 15, 2025

Event 2
Sunday, January 19, 2025

25 PUPPY BOWL
2.9.2025
Our Team

Christina Urrutia Urena

Dawn Urrutia

George Pardo

Gary Held
Our Team

Lucretia Smith
Grant Writer/ Fundraiser Coordinator

Teresa Olvera
Placement Coordinator

Amber Clyde
Network Coordinator/
Communication Director

Alicia Albavera
Transport Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator

Rikki Hobbs

JoJO Laam

Shawna Morales
We are always looking for new volunteers

CURRENT VOLUNTER OPENINGS
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Manage recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of all volunteers.
– Serve as the primary point of contact, offering support and resolving queries.
– Develop training materials and deliver regular volunteer orientations.
TRANSPORT COORDINATOR
Organize and schedule all animal transport logistics (to vets, fosters, events).
– Maintain vehicle readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
– Coordinate volunteer drivers and map efficient routes.
ADOPTION COORDINATOR
– Oversee the adoption process from inquiry to final placement.
– Screen prospective adopters, conduct home visits, and finalize agreements.
– Track post-adoption follow-up to ensure successful matches.
BEHAVIOR COORDINATOR
– Assess animals’ behavioral needs and design customized enrichment plans.
– Train volunteers on handling techniques and conduct group workshops.
– Monitor progress and adjust behavior protocols as needed.
INTAKE COORDINATOR
– Manage all incoming animal intakes, ensuring proper documentation and initial health checks.
– Liaise with shelters, rescues, and community members regarding surrenders.
– Assign each animal to the appropriate care track (foster, quarantine, medical).
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Craft and execute a cohesive messaging strategy across channels.
– Write press releases, newsletters, and website content to amplify our mission.
– Monitor media coverage and manage crisis communications when needed.
OVERNIGHT KENNEL TECH
– Provide overnight care, monitoring, and enrichment for kennel animals.
– Record behavioral observations and escalate any emergencies.
– Ensure all safety checks and rounds are completed on schedule.
VETERINARIAN
Perform medical examinations, surgeries, and wellness checks.
– Develop and oversee treatment plans, including vaccinations and spay/neuter.
– Advise on shelter medicine best practices and staff training.
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANCE
Support day-to-day office operations, including data entry and file management.
– Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and handle correspondence.
– Assist directors with scheduling, travel arrangements, and special projects.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A VOLUNTEER EMAIL US AT info@gcsadvocacyandrescue.com
TO MORE ABOUT OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLED EMAIL US AT actionteam@gcsadvocacyandrescue.com

