About the Role

This volunteer board role focuses on helping shape the policy, strategy, and long-term direction of Bite Back, an animal rights organization campaigning against all forms of animal exploitation.

You will contribute to the organization’s development through governance, strategic input, and selected operational support tasks aligned with your skills and interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to policy, vision, and long-term strategic direction
• Help guide the organization’s overall development as a general board member
• Take on specific administrative or support tasks based on your skills and interests
• Support staff in areas such as fundraising, accounting, volunteer coordination, or campaigns
• Participate in monthly board meetings, held alternately in person and online
• Contribute flexibly to ongoing board work from home on a weekly basis

Candidate Profile

• Full support for Bite Back’s mission, objectives, and total liberation vision
• Vegan and aligned with the organization’s animal rights values
• Enthusiastic, committed, and motivated to contribute ideas and take initiative
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Available for weekly board-related work
• Good communication and/or managerial skills

Nice to Have

• Experience or interest in fundraising
• Experience or interest in bookkeeping
• Interest in impactful, long-term campaigns and activism
• Knowledge of non-profit organizations
• Management experience

Commitment & Conditions

• Volunteer role
• Time commitment: approximately 2 hours per week
• Work setup: mainly from home, with monthly meetings alternating between in-person and digital
• Introductory period: 6 months as an aspiring board member
• Minimum commitment: 1 year
• Long-term commitment preferred to support organizational continuity

Organization Focus

• Animal rights and opposition to all forms of animal exploitation
• Current focus areas include ending the animal industry
• Campaigning against dolphinariums
• Advancing intersectional animal rights activism

Application Details

• Apply by email with your motivation and CV
• Contact: Thomas Heijens
• Email: t.heijens@gmail.com
• Application should explain your motivation and the qualities you would bring to the board

Inclusion

• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every criterion
• Diverse experiences and perspectives are valued
• Applications are welcomed regardless of disability, gender, origin, sexual orientation, worldview, or religion

About the Organisation

Bite Back is a Belgian animal rights organization primarily active in Flanders and Brussels. The organization was founded in 2003 by a group of experienced and motivated animal rights activists. Together, we effectively campaign for the rights and freedom of all animals.