Web Designer for Dog Rescue (Volunteer/Unpaid role

Path of Hope Rescue•Spokane, WA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Our Rescue does not have a kennel facility or building. Our website is the only place where adopters, donors and volunteers can connect directly with us. This role designs, updates, and maintains the Path of Hope Rescue website so that it clearly communicates our mission, makes it easy for people to adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, and stay informed, and reflects a professional, welcoming, and accessible online presence.

Requirements

Self motivated
Ability to communicate remotely with excellent written communication skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to a non technical audience
Graphic Design utilizing our current brand tone and voice
Willing to examine current site with a critical eye and recommend changes based on UX/UI and user data

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains clean, on-brand page layouts and visual elements consistent with Path of Hope Rescue identity
Designs or refreshes key pages (home, adopt, volunteer, donate, events, about, etc.)
Ensures mobile responsiveness and a consistent look across devices
Selects, optimizes, and places images and graphics that support storytelling and calls to action
Implements content updates (text, photos, forms, buttons) requested by other packs and leadership
Improves navigation, clarity of calls-to-action, and overall ease of use for visitors
Supports accessibility best practices (readable text, alt text, contrast, keyboard navigation where possible)
Collaborates with content owners to keep information accurate and current
Performs routine checks for broken links, outdated content, and visual/layout issues
Optimizes page load speed and image sizes where practical
Documents design decisions, page structure, and simple how-tos for other volunteers
Responds to design and website-related requests in a timely manner
Recommends improvements that increase engagement, adoptions, volunteer sign-ups, or donations