Give Your Time. Share Your Talent. Save a Life.
Ready to be the hero in a rescue animal’s happy ending?
At The Arrow Fund, we take the most vulnerable, abused, and neglected trauma survivors and give them a second chance at a beautiful life. But we can’t do it alone. We need your unique gifts, passion, and energy to make these miracles happen!
When you volunteer with TAF, you don’t just donate your time—you see the direct, lifesaving impact of your work. You’ll hear incredible stories of resilience, build lasting community connections, and leave knowing you gave a voice to an animal who needed it most.
Whether you want to work hands-on with our rescues, help us run major events, or share your professional skills from home, we have a place for you on our team.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Board Leadership Opportunity
- Hands-On Rescue Operations
- Short-Term Campaign Opportunities
Current Opportunities
Explore the tabs to the left for current opportunities.
Join Our Leadership Team: Board of Directors (2-Year Commitment)
Are you ready to use your professional skills to save lives? We are looking for passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors for a two-year commitment to help guide and grow our mission. We are specifically seeking fundraisers, animal advocates, attorneys, a retired veterinarian, and marketing and event-planning professionals who want to make a lasting, systemic impact on behalf of rescue animals. If you have the heart, expertise, and drive to help us fight for survivors of abuse, we would love to have you at the table!
Position Type: Volunteer / Board of Directors (at least a 2-year commitment)
Schedule: One Board Meeting a month and at least one committee meeting a month, plus additional fundraising responsibilities throughout the year that include Peer-to-Peer fundraising and business/corporate fundraising. Also, board members are asked to attend at least one TAF event per month. There also might be a longer strategic board retreat once per year.
Location: Most meetings will take place in the TAF office, 1976 Douglas Blvd.
The Board of Directors is the governing body of The Arrow Fund, responsible for the organization’s strategic vision, financial health, and overall sustainability. Board members are essential stewards of our mission, providing leadership and expertise to ensure we can continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animal victims of extreme torture, abuse, and neglect. This is a volunteer position with a two-year term, subject to re-election.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with the Executive Director to set the strategic direction for The Arrow Fund, ensuring all operations align with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee the organization’s financial health, including reviewing and approving the annual budget, monitoring financial reports, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Fundraising & Advocacy: Actively participate in fundraising efforts, leveraging personal and professional networks to secure financial support for TAF’s programs. Advocate for the organization’s mission and raise public awareness of animal cruelty.
- Governance & Compliance: Uphold the organization’s bylaws and policies. Ensure The Arrow Fund remains in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Leadership & Support: Provide leadership and support to the Executive Director and staff, offering guidance, expertise, and constructive feedback to advance the organization’s objectives.
- Community Representation: Serve as a public representative and ambassador for The Arrow Fund, promoting its work and values within the community
Who You Are
- You have solid experience in business, animal rescue, and community board work.
- You want to get involved at various levels of the organization to help move TAF forward.
- Looking for an animal rights attorney (or 2).
- Looking for a marketing professional.
- Any board member has to be interested in TAF’s mission.
Please send a letter of intent (an email is fine) along with your resume or vitae to director@thearrowfund.org.
We hope to have a full board slate (11 to 15 members) by December 1, 2026.
Foster Parent (Ongoing Opportunity)
Open your heart and home to an animal in crisis. Apply today to become a medical foster (handling acute medical needs) or an after-medical foster (providing a safe place to recover before adoption) for cats and dogs at The Arrow Fund!
Give For Good Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fundraising Champion (August – September 11th)
Make a lasting impact! Apply by August 15th for these ongoing, one-year volunteer roles:
Help us raise lifesaving medical funds for Kentuckiana’s most vulnerable animals during Give for Good Louisville (presented by the Community Foundation of Louisville) on Thursday, September 10th! We are looking for passionate animal advocates to set up a personalized, pre-made online giving page and share it with their network of friends and family to rally support. No experience is necessary, and training and a complete digital toolkit will be provided.
- Schedule: Short-term commitment running from August through September 11th, 2026 (Focusing on the big day: September 10th).
- Requirements: Comfort using social media or email, a passion for animal rescue, and a commitment to apply by August 1st.
Volunteer Opportunity: Give For Good P2P Fundraising Champion
- Position Type: Volunteer / Short-Term Campaign Group
- Time Commitment: August 1st through September 11th, 2026 (Focusing on the big day: Thursday, September 10th)
- Location: Fully Remote (Online and social media-based)
- Application Deadline: August 1st, 2026
- Training: Full training and a digital toolkit will be provided!
The Gig in a Nutshell
Are you looking for a fast-paced, high-impact way to save animal lives without committing to a long-term role? We need you!
On Thursday, September 10th, Kentuckiana comes together for Give for Good Louisville—our region’s biggest 24-hour day of giving. The Arrow Fund relies heavily on this single day to fund critical, lifesaving medical care for abused and neglected trauma rescues.
We are looking for passionate Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fundraising Champions to help us smash our goals. You don’t need to be a professional fundraiser. Using a simple, pre-made online page, you will rally your own friends, family, and coworkers to donate to our mission. If you have a phone, a heart for animals, and a few minutes a week to share our stories, you can be a hero for a rescue dog in need!
What You’ll Actually Do
- Launch Your Personal Page: We will help you set up a quick, personalized giving page on the official Give for Good platform in August. It takes less than 10 minutes!
- Share the Mission: Use your social media pages, email, or group texts to share TAF’s rescue stories and encourage your network to support your page.
- Hype the Golden Hours: On September 10th, send out a few friendly reminders to your contacts to help us win community matching funds and special prize boosts throughout the day!
- Show Gratitude: Send a quick, copy-and-paste “thank you” message to the friends and family who donate to your page.
What We Provide (No Experience Needed!)
We won’t throw you to the wolves! In mid-August, we will host a brief, friendly training session to show you exactly how to set up your page. We will also send you a Digital Champion Toolkit packed with:
- Ready-to-use social media graphics
- Copy-and-paste email and text templates
- Heartwarming stories and photos of our current rescue animals to share
Who You Are
- You are an animal advocate who wants to make a massive, tangible difference in a short window of time.
- You are comfortable using basic social media (Facebook, Instagram) or email.
- You have a network of friends, family, or coworkers who would love to see you champion a great cause!
How to Apply
Help us save lives this September! Email director@thearrowfund.org by August 1st to sign up as a P2P Champion. Please use the subject line “Give For Good Champion.”
- One-Year Volunteer Commitments
- Office Assistant
- Garden & Landscape Lead
- Humane Education Partners
- Event Lead
- Planner & Hype Lead
Ongoing one-year volunteer roles
Make a lasting impact! Apply by August 15th for these ongoing, one-year volunteer roles:
Ongoing Project: Office Assistant (Tuesday & Thursday)
We are seeking a reliable administrative volunteer to support our headquarters for 6 to 8 hours per week. This consistent role involves handling data entry, organizing files, prepping donor mailings, and assisting leadership with day-to-day office tasks.
- Schedule: 3 to 4 hours per day, every Tuesday and Thursday (flexible daytime hours).
- Requirements: Basic computer skills, strong organizational habits, absolute confidentiality, and a passed background check (training provided).
Volunteer Opportunity: Office Assistant (Administrative Support)
Position Type: Volunteer / Ongoing Commitment
Schedule: 6 to 8 hours per week (3 to 4 hours per day, every Tuesday and Thursday)
Location: The Arrow Fund Administrative Offices (Louisville, KY Area)
Project Overview
The Arrow Fund is growing, and our busy administrative office needs consistent support to keep our operations running smoothly. We are seeking a reliable, organized volunteer to assist our leadership team with day-to-day administrative tasks for 6 to 8 hours a week.
By taking care of the essential behind-the-scenes details, you ensure our rescue volunteers can focus entirely on saving and treating trauma cases.
Key Responsibilities
As an office volunteer, you will work directly with our staff on tasks that keep the foundation organized:
- Digital & Physical Filing: Keep records, medical files, and foster documentation organized and easily accessible.
- Data Entry & Mail: Assist with updating database records, prepping donor thank-you letters, and processing incoming administrative mail.
- Supply Inventory: Monitor and organize office materials, printed educational items, and front-desk supplies.
- General Clerical Tasks: Help with basic office duties like scanning documents, shredding confidential files, and labeling materials for upcoming events.
Who We Are Looking For
- A dependable individual who can strictly commit to a weekly Tuesday and Thursday schedule (3 hours per day, timing flexible within normal business hours).
- Comfortable with basic computer tasks, data entry, and using standard office equipment (printers, scanners).
- High level of organizational skill, attention to detail, and absolute respect for confidential donor and rescue records.
- A warm, professional demeanor and a shared passion for animal welfare.
Why This Matters
While this role does not involve working directly with the animals, it is the bedrock of our foundation. Every accurate file, organized spreadsheet, and mailed letter directly impacts TAF’s fundraising capability, legal compliance, and community trust.
How to Apply
If you are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays and want to join our office team, please email director@thearrowfund.org with a brief note about your experience and your preferred daily hours. Please use the subject line “Volunteer Office Assistant.”
Will need to have a background check before volunteering for this position, and training will be provided.
Deadline: August 15th
Help keep the exterior of our Highlands office beautiful, tidy, and inviting throughout the seasons! You will oversee the seasonal upkeep of our yard and serve as the gardening host for our Fall Garden Work Day on Saturday, October 10th.
- Schedule: Flexible year-round commitment (tending to the yard as needed) + leading the gardening work on Saturday, October 10th.
- Requirements: Passion for gardening, reliable self-starter, and comfortable leading a small team of volunteer helpers.
- Position Type: Volunteer (1-Year Commitment)
- Schedule: Flexible (Tending to the garden as needed throughout the seasons)
- Special Event Date: Coordinator for the Fall Garden Work Day on Saturday, October 10th
- Location: TAF Administrative Office (The Highlands, Louisville, KY)
The Gig in a Nutshell
We have a beautiful new home in The Highlands, and we want our outdoor space to look just as warm, welcoming, and vibrant as our mission! We are seeking a green-thumbed Volunteer Garden & Landscape Lead for a one-year commitment to keep our office’s exterior looking beautiful, tidy, and inviting.
Whether you are a seasoned master gardener or just a passionate plant lover who loves spending time in the dirt, this is your chance to cultivate a beautiful sanctuary for our staff, volunteers, and visitors.
In addition to seasonal upkeep, you will be the host and coordinator for our big Fall Garden Work Day on Saturday, October 10th, where you will lead a crew of volunteers to get our grounds prepped and ready for winter!
What You’ll Actually Do
- Keep Us Blooming: Drop by the office periodically throughout the year to help with basic upkeep—such as seasonal planting, weeding, watering, and keeping the flower beds tidy.
- Prep the Fall Work Day: Map out a simple game plan for our Saturday, October 10th, volunteer workday. You’ll help us identify what needs to be done (mulching, trimming, planting dog-friendly perennials, clearing leaves) and make a quick list of tools we need volunteers to bring.
- Lead the Crew on October 10th: Act as the friendly on-site host for the Fall Work Day! You’ll welcome the volunteer helpers, assign them to different areas around the yard, and help us transform the space in a single afternoon.
- Design with Love: Have creative freedom to suggest dog-friendly plants and welcoming seasonal touches (like autumn pumpkins or spring blooms) to give our entryway some serious curb appeal.
Who You Are
- You have a passion for gardening, landscaping, or yard care, and love being outdoors.
- You are reliable and comfortable taking ownership of the yard’s seasonal needs year-round.
- You are friendly, organized, and excited to lead a small, energetic group of volunteers on our October workday.
- You want to use your green thumb to make a visible, beautiful difference for our rescue center!
How to Apply
Ready to help us grow? Email director@thearrowfund.org with a quick note about your gardening experience, why you’d love to take on this project, and why you would like to volunteer for The Arrow Fund. Please use the subject line “Volunteer Garden Lead Application.”
Deadline: August 15th
Collaborative Project: Humane Education Partners (Seeking 2 Retired Teachers)
We are seeking two retired educators to help us develop a short, engaging curriculum and visit local classrooms (K-12, college, and IID groups) to speak about animal safety, empathy, and kindness. You will work alongside our team to design easy presentations and share them directly with students in our community.
- Schedule: Flexible prep time, with scheduled school and community visits.
- Requirements: Background in teaching/education, comfort presenting to diverse age groups, and a passion for animal welfare.
Seeking 2 Retired Teachers who have rescue experience, social studies, or humane education experience
- Position Type: Volunteer / Collaborative Team
- Schedule: Flexible (Curriculum prep on your own time, with scheduled school visits)
- Location: Remote prep, with in-person visits to local Louisville-area classrooms
The Gig in a Nutshell
Are you a retired teacher who misses the magic of connecting with students but has no interest in running an entire department or managing a massive project? We need your classroom expertise!
We are looking for two retired teachers to partner with us on our Humane Education Project. You won’t have to lead the program—instead, you’ll work together with our team to help design a short, simple curriculum and visit local classrooms (K-12, college, and IID groups) to talk to students about empathy, kindness, and animal safety.
What You’ll Actually Do
- Collaborate on Simple Lessons: Help us design a short, engaging curriculum or simple one-time presentations. You will help us tailor the message of empathy and animal care so it clicks perfectly for kids, teens, and adult learners.
- Go to the Classrooms: Visit local schools and community groups to lead fun, heartwarming discussions about animal safety and treating all living things with compassion.
- Keep it Fun & Active: Use your teacher toolkit to help us incorporate interactive elements—such as storytelling or simple activities—to keep students engaged during our visits.
Who We Are Looking For
- Retired teachers or educators who miss the classroom and want a flexible, rewarding way to share their skills.
- People who love speaking to students and feel comfortable adapting discussions about empathy for different age levels and learning styles.
- Passionate animal lovers who want to help us plant the seeds of compassion in our community.
How to Apply
If you’d love to help us teach kindness in local schools, email director@thearrowfund.org with a brief note about your teaching background. Please use the subject line “Humane Education Partner Application.”
Deadline: August 15th
Pawteys Coordinator (Event Lead)
We are seeking an organized, fun-loving ringleader to oversee the logistics, planning, and execution of our four signature themed celebrations (Mardi Gras, Furry Derby, Halloweenie, and Howliday). You will manage a volunteer committee, coordinate event setups, track supply bins, and keep things running smoothly.
- Schedule: Highly flexible, focused around 4 seasonal events per year (primarily weekends/evenings).
- Requirements: Event planning or hospitality experience, reliable transportation to move supply bins, and strong organizational skills.
Position Type: Volunteer / Event Leadership
Schedule: Flexible (Focused around 3 to 4 seasonal events per year, primarily weekends/evenings)
Location: Administrative Office and various community venues (Louisville, KY Area)
Project Overview
“Pawteys” are TAF’s signature community outreach and themed fundraising celebrations. These high-impact gatherings bring people together to learn about our mission, participate in fun activities, and raise critical operational funds for our medical trauma cases.
We host exactly four themed Pawteys per year. We are seeking an organized, creative volunteer to step into the role of Pawteys Coordinator to oversee the logistics, planning, and execution of this specific three to four-event calendar Board of Directors will make a final decision in August 2026 about all the bigger events for 2027.
- Mardi Gras (Late Winter)
- Furry Derby (Spring)
- Fall Fantasia or Halloweenie (October)
- Howliday (December)
In this position, you will be the point person who manages a volunteer committee of fun folks who love to plan parties and timelines, coordinate planning logistics, and organize the day-of volunteer crew to ensure our four big seasonal celebrations run seamlessly from setup to teardown.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Planning & Activity Coordination: Manage timelines and logistics for each of the four seasonal events. Coordinate the specific setups required for our signature event activities, including costume contests, photo booths, silent auctions/raffles, and food/drink stations.
- Volunteer Management: Work closely with our volunteer network to recruit, assign, and manage day-of volunteer crews for the various event stations, ticket tables, and activity zones.
- Themed Kit & Inventory Management: Oversee the event supply bins. Ensure tablecloths, donation jars, signage, merchandise, and specific seasonal decorations (Mardi Gras beads, Derby ribbons, Halloween/Holiday props) are packed, tracked, and ready for transport.
- On-Site Event Leadership: Act as the primary TAF representative on-site for the four Pawteys, supervising venue setup, managing volunteer shifts, and overseeing the smooth rollout of activities.
Who We Are Looking For
- A highly organized individual with experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or volunteer coordination.
- Excellent communication skills—you will be the primary liaison between venue partners, activity vendors, and our day-of volunteer network.
- Comfortable managing groups of volunteers and keeping public activities (like contests and auctions) running on schedule.
- Reliable transportation to transport event supply bins to the venue locations.
- A warm, professional demeanor and a love for festive, community-driven fundraising.
Why This Matters
Because we limit our Pawteys to these four distinct seasonal dates, each event is critical for our annual fundraising, community engagement, and donor acquisition. From managing a flawless silent auction to keeping a costume contest full of energy, your leadership directly turns festive gatherings into life-saving medical funding.
How to Apply
If you love event planning and want to lead our four seasonal Pawteys, please email director@thearrowfund.org with a brief summary of your experience in organizing events or organizations. Please use the subject line “Pawteys Coordinator Application.”
Application due August 15, 2026!
Big Events Committee (Volunteer Planner & Hype Lead Team)
Do you love the energy of major fundraisers? We are seeking two creative, organized dynamos to join our Big Events Committee and help pull off one or two of our massive signature fundraisers each year. You can apply for either role (or both if you are a multi-talented superstar!):
- Volunteer Event Planner: Take the lead on event logistics! You will design event layouts, serve as the main point of contact for on-site vendors, and keep everything running smoothly and on schedule on the big day.
- Volunteer Event Hype Lead (Designer & Buzz Maker): Put your creative talents to work building community excitement! Working closely with our TAF Media Specialist, you will design eye-catching digital graphics, create social media hype, and manage promotional updates leading up to the main event.
- Schedule: Highly flexible, with most activity ramping up 2 to 3 months before our major signature event dates.
- Requirements: Detail-oriented organization (for the planner role), a great eye for design using Canva or Adobe Suite (for the hype role), and a calm, collaborative spirit under pressure.
Position Type: Volunteer / Event Leadership
Schedule: Flexible (Focused around 3 to 4 seasonal events per year, primarily weekends/evenings)
Location: Administrative Office and various community venues (Louisville, KY Area)
Project Overview
“Pawteys” are TAF’s signature community outreach and themed fundraising celebrations. These high-impact gatherings bring people together to learn about our mission, participate in fun activities, and raise critical operational funds for our medical trauma cases.
We host exactly four themed Pawteys per year. We are seeking an organized, creative volunteer to step into the role of Pawteys Coordinator to oversee the logistics, planning, and execution of this specific three to four-event calendar Board of Directors will make a final decision in August 2026 about all the bigger events for 2027.
- Mardi Gras (Late Winter)
- Furry Derby (Spring)
- Fall Fantasia or Halloweenie (October)
- Howliday (December)
In this position, you will be the point person who manages a volunteer committee of fun folks who love to plan parties and timelines, coordinate planning logistics, and organize the day-of volunteer crew to ensure our four big seasonal celebrations run seamlessly from setup to teardown.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Planning & Activity Coordination: Manage timelines and logistics for each of the four seasonal events. Coordinate the specific setups required for our signature event activities, including costume contests, photo booths, silent auctions/raffles, and food/drink stations.
- Volunteer Management: Work closely with our volunteer network to recruit, assign, and manage day-of volunteer crews for the various event stations, ticket tables, and activity zones.
- Themed Kit & Inventory Management: Oversee the event supply bins. Ensure tablecloths, donation jars, signage, merchandise, and specific seasonal decorations (Mardi Gras beads, Derby ribbons, Halloween/Holiday props) are packed, tracked, and ready for transport.
- On-Site Event Leadership: Act as the primary TAF representative on-site for the four Pawteys, supervising venue setup, managing volunteer shifts, and overseeing the smooth rollout of activities.
Who We Are Looking For
- A highly organized individual with experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or volunteer coordination.
- Excellent communication skills—you will be the primary liaison between venue partners, activity vendors, and our day-of volunteer network.
- Comfortable managing groups of volunteers and keeping public activities (like contests and auctions) running on schedule.
- Reliable transportation to transport event supply bins to the venue locations.
- A warm, professional demeanor and a love for festive, community-driven fundraising.
Why This Matters
Because we limit our Pawteys to these four distinct seasonal dates, each event is critical for our annual fundraising, community engagement, and donor acquisition. From managing a flawless silent auction to keeping a costume contest full of energy, your leadership directly turns festive gatherings into life-saving medical funding.
How to Apply
If you love event planning and want to lead our four seasonal Pawteys, please email director@thearrowfund.org with a brief summary of your experience in organizing events or organizations. Please use the subject line “Pawteys Coordinator Application.”
Application due August 15, 2026!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Ready to play a part in a happy ending?
During much of our volunteer activities, you see the difference you make in animals’ lives. You learn things and hear stories, build bridges to other businesses and organizations in the community, and leave with a sense of accomplishment. Please feel free to email us with questions.
We look forward to having you join our team!
- Board of Directors
Planning Committee Members- Advocacy & Partnerships
- Events Planning
- Fundraising & Communications
- InKind Donation Coordinator
- Merchandise Coordinator
- Commercial Photographer/Videographer
- Animal Photographer
- Historian
- Project Coordinator (several positions)
- Graphic Designer
- Researcher/Writer to work from home
- InOffice Assistance (several positions)
- Festival Booth and Tabling Volunteers
- Adoption Showcase Volunteers
Stay Involved
There’s always something going on at The Arrow Fund! Whether it’s through outreach at a music festival, an important deadline related to changing legislation, or a fundraising event, we love the opportunity to meet and interact with the community.