Join Us as a Volunteer!
NATAO is an emerging community seeking committed volunteers to help foster meaningful change! We are looking for passionate individuals who believe in the power of the human-animal bond and the benefits of animal-assisted activities therapy. Influence the Therapy Animal Organizations community!
Are you interested in making a nationwide impact? Use your professional skills to help build strong and effective Animal Therapy Organizations.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Critical Needs
Can you spare 5-10 hours a week? These Volunteer Opportunities are available:
Forum Moderator
The Forum Moderator serves as the day-to-day caretaker of NATAO’s online forum, filtering out spam, harassment, and off-topic content. They also welcome new members and help to maintain a welcoming and productive environment.
Content Manager and Editor
The Content Manager oversees communication with submitters, confirms the article meets NATAO posting requirements, edits the article, and verifies the references and citations. The content manager posts and removes articles as needed.
Research Librarian
The Research Librarian will develop and manage a curated library of scientific articles, papers, presentations, and websites. The Research Librarian will help establish the role and processes, and, with the Technology Manager, develop and improve tools.
Additional Opportunities
Regional Leads
The Regional Lead will establish and foster regional communities within NATAO membership. The Region Lead will promote NATAO in the region.
Event Planner
The Event Planner will lead the planning and execution of virtual events to recruit new members and support fundraising efforts.
NATAO Specialist
The Research Librarian The NATAO Specialist will foster conversations and encourage knowledge sharing in their area of expertise.
Communications Manager
The Communications Manager will direct communications to the membership and within the community.