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Currently available Volunteer positions
Animal Welfare Consultant
Location: Remote, anywhere | Commitment: 8–10 hours/week | Language: Spanish required; English C1+
We are seeking an Animal Welfare Consultant to provide technical expertise on the health and welfare of farmed animals. Your contributions will be essential to our case assessments, regulatory analysis, and public reports, ensuring they are grounded in robust veterinary knowledge and ethical commitment.
Responsibilities:
Review and contribute to technical reports, case files, regulatory proposals, and enforcement documentation.
Help identify and define indicators of poor welfare conditions in animal farming facilities.
Collaborate on training materials or public communications from a veterinary perspective.
Skills & Qualifications:
Degree in Veterinary Medicine (ideally obtained in Chile or another Latin American country).
Knowledge of and/or interest in farmed animal welfare.
Ability to interpret veterinary and technical language within policy contexts.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
Independent, self-motivated, and well organised.
Fluent in Spanish, with English proficiency (minimum C1 level) for internal collaboration.
Comfortable working remotely with a diverse, multicultural team.
Vegan!
Social Media & Digital Content Assistant
Location: Remote | Commitment: 8–10 hours/week | Language: Spanish required; English C1+
We are seeking a Social Media & Digital Content Assistant to support the creation, scheduling, and publication of content across Animal Law Focus’s digital platforms. Your work will be essential for strengthening our public presence, communicating our mission effectively, and engaging audiences across Latin America and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Create, edit, and format digital content (posts, reels, carousels, stories) aligned with ALF’s communication strategy.
Schedule and publish content across social media platforms.
Support community management: responding to messages, comments, and interactions.
Assist with social media monitoring, analytics, and monthly reports.
Collaborate with campaign, research, and communications teams to amplify organisational initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications:
Excellent writing skills in Spanish, with the ability to communicate clearly and creatively.
Basic proficiency in Canva or similar design tools.
Understanding of how platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn operate.
Highly organised, reliable, and comfortable managing schedules and deadlines.
Interest in animal protection, social justice, or non-profit communication.
English proficiency (minimum C1 level) for internal coordination.
Ability to work independently and remotely within a diverse, multicultural team.
Vegan!
Campaigns Assistant
Location: Remote | Commitment: 8–10 hours/week | Language: Spanish & English
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Campaigns Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our advocacy campaigns for farmed animals. The role involves assisting with communications, outreach, and research to ensure campaigns are effective and well co-ordinated.
Working alongside the Executive Director, you will help prepare campaign materials, monitor timelines, and strengthen engagement with allies and supporters. While this is an unpaid volunteer position, it offers valuable experience in advocacy, communications, and non-profit campaign management.
Responsibilities:
Draft and edit campaign materials (emails, social media posts, presentations).
Assist with outreach to organisations, media, and stakeholders.
Support data collection, monitoring, and reporting of campaign progress.
Help co-ordinate events, launches, and supporter actions.
Provide general administrative and research support to campaigns.
Skills & Qualifications:
Interest in animal law, animal protection, or social justice causes.
Strong written communication skills in Spanish (English desirable).
Organised, detail-oriented, and reliable in meeting deadlines.
Comfortable working independently and proactively.
Familiarity with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and social media.
Vegan!
Preferred:
Experience in advocacy, communications, or campaign co-ordination.
Basic design or content creation skills (e.g. Canva, social media management).
Understanding of the non-profit or animal advocacy sector.
Fundraising
Location: Remote | Commitment: 8–10 hours/week | Languages: English.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated person with a passion for resource development, interested in strengthening the impact of Animal Law Focus through helping design fundraising strategies, donor relations, and partnership-building. This role is essential to ensuring the sustainability of our programmes and expanding our work in the legal protection of farmed animals. Although we cannot offer a salary at this time, there may be compensation for this position in the future.
Responsibilities:
Funding Research: Identify national and international funding opportunities, including foundations, grant programmes, competitions, and individual donors.
Proposal Writing: Support the preparation of proposals, letters of intent, and grant applications aligned with the mission of Animal Law Focus.
Donor Management: Collaborate in designing strategies to strengthen relationships with current and potential donors, including personalised communications, impact reports, and follow-ups.
Analysis and Strategy: Research philanthropy trends, assess funder requirements, and propose strategic approaches to maximise fundraising potential.
Materials Development: Contribute to the preparation of presentations, reports, executive summaries, and other fundraising-related materials.
Skills & Requirements:
Previous experience or strong interest in fundraising, resource development, or non-profit philanthropy.
Ability to write clear, persuasive, and well-structured text.
Capacity to synthesise complex information and communicate it in an engaging way for donors.
Familiarity with the mission of Animal Law Focus and commitment to the protection of farmed animals.
Strong organisational skills, autonomy, and ability to meet deadlines.
Experience with digital tools and funding-research platforms (desirable).
Residence in South America.
Vegan!
Legal Researcher for Latin America
Location: Remote | Commitment: 8–10 hours/week | Language: Spanish required; English C1+
We are seeking Legal Researchers in Latin America to support Animal Law Focus’s mission to conduct research on the regulatory framework for the protection of farmed animals and to develop innovative legal strategies aimed at strengthening existing standards and advancing the recognition of animal rights.
Responsibilities:
Literature Review: Undertake thorough research on existing laws and regulations related to animal rights.
Data Collection: Gather information on animal treatment, welfare conditions, and relevant legal cases.
Case Analysis: Analyse and summarise legal information obtained through research.
Policy Research: Investigate current policies affecting animal rights and propose potential reforms or advocacy strategies.
Report Writing: Contribute to the preparation of reports, articles, and presentations that highlight research findings and recommendations.
Skills & Qualifications:
Degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent).
Prior knowledge of or interest in Animal Law in Latin America is desirable.
Familiarity with research methodologies.
Strong ability to analyse legal texts, identify relevant issues, and synthesise complex information.
Legal writing skills, including the ability to draft reports, briefs, and articles clearly and persuasively.
Ability to evaluate and critique legal arguments, policies, and practices concerning animal rights and welfare.
Commitment to advocating for animal rights.
Capacity to work independently, remain organised, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in both Spanish and English.
Based in South America (ideally Chile, Argentina, or Peru).
Vegan!
Why Volunteer With Us?
At Animal Law Focus, you will:
Be part of a passionate, international, and multicultural team united by a shared mission to protect animals.
Apply your skills to high-impact advocacy and legal reform, contributing directly to systemic change.
Gain unique experience at the intersection of law, science, and social change, with a focus on real-world outcomes.
Grow, learn, and expand your professional network through meaningful collaborations and mentorship.
Enjoy the flexibility, support, and resources you need to thrive in your role while making a tangible difference.
Join an organisation proudly founded by a neurodivergent person, where we take our internal policies and work culture seriously to ensure they are as neuroinclusive as possible.
We understand that not every applicant will meet every requirement listed. If you feel called to support our mission and believe your skills could contribute meaningfully to our work, we still encourage you to apply.
We are also open to expressions of interest in other volunteer roles not listed here.
We are particularly interested in people based in the Global South.
*Please note that being vegan is a requirement to work with us.