🌟 Volunteer Appreciation – Volunteer Position
Non-Profit Description
Save A Forgotten Equine (SAFE) is a horse rescue organization based in Snohomish, Washington, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining horses suffering from neglect or abuse. Established in 2005, SAFE collaborates with Animal Control agencies in the King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to protect and provide care for vulnerable horses. SAFE specializes in equine rehabilitation, offering professional veterinary care, nutrition, and training to help horses regain their health and prepare for long-term homes. Utilizing horsemanship practices inspired by Buck Brannaman and Joel Connor, SAFE ensures horses develop trust and confidence in their interactions with humans. SAFE remains committed to finding permanent, caring homes for their horses and conducts annual follow-up visits to ensure their safety and well-being.
🌟 Volunteer Appreciation – Volunteer Position
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Flexible)
Organization: SAFE Horse Rescue
Commitment: Part-time Volunteer | Flexible Schedule (1-2 hours per week)
💕 About Us
At SAFE Horse Rescue, we believe that volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Our mission at SAFE is to rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain horses facing neglect or abuse and provide them a permanent home and a lifetime of safety. We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and people-focused Volunteer Appreciation Manager – Volunteer Position to help us celebrate and recognize the incredible individuals who make our work possible.
🎯 Role Overview
As a part of our Volunteer Appreciation Team, you will lead efforts to build a culture of gratitude and recognition among our 250+ volunteer community. You’ll design and implement creative ways to celebrate our volunteers’ contributions—whether it’s through recognition events, digital campaigns, personalized messages, or social media highlights.
🧡 What You’ll Do
- Develop, coordinate and execute volunteer appreciation programs and recognition initiatives.
- Plan and host appreciation events (virtual or in-person).
- Create engaging content to showcase volunteer stories on social media and internal newsletters.
- Collaborate with team leaders to ensure all volunteers feel seen, valued, and supported.
- Track volunteer milestones and manage recognition communications.
🪴 What We’re Looking For
- A passion for community building and volunteer engagement.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Creativity and a love for making others feel appreciated.
- Comfort with tools like Canva, social media platforms, and Google Workspace (a plus!).
- Experience in volunteer management, event planning, or communications (preferred but not required).
🌈 Why Join Us
- Be part of a mission-driven organization that values kindness, collaboration, and impact.
- Gain leadership experience in community engagement and recognition strategy.
- Work alongside a supportive team that celebrates every success—big or small.
- Flexible, remote-friendly schedule that fits your life.
💬 How to Apply
If you’re excited about spreading gratitude and celebrating others, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and a brief note about why this role excites you to volunteer@safehorses.org