Join Circle For Pets – Volunteer Now, Grow With Us
Role Summary
Circle For Pets
is a
PetTech
startup incubated at Fundação Bissaya Barreto and supported by the
Fator C'Idade program
,
Instituto Pedro Nunes
, and
Coimbra Coolectiva
.
We are developing a
smart collar made from recycled plastic
(NFC + community app) for pet geolocation, lost pet alerts, and integration with veterinarians, pet-sitters, and animal welfare associations.
We are looking for a
versatile, hands-on team member
who can contribute across multiple areas — from technology to marketing and project coordination — as we move forward with product development.
This is initially a voluntary role.
Once the company is formally established and operational, we aim to offer
competitive salaries
and may also consider
equity opportunities
for early contributors who help us build the project from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development of the
Circle For Pets app
(MVP phase), working with external developers or assisting in implementation of basic features.
* Assist in
smart collar prototyping
, liaising with suppliers and manufacturers.
* Help manage the
website
and social media content (basic updates, coordination with designers).
* Conduct
market research
and help identify potential partners or investors.
* Assist with
event preparation
and presentations for networking and pitching.
* Collaborate across tech, operations, and communications to help grow the organisation.
Qualifications & Skills
* Broad skill set or willingness to learn across multiple domains (tech, marketing, operations).
* Basic knowledge of mobile app projects, web tools, or IoT is a plus.
* Organisational skills and adaptability in a startup environment.
* Excellent communication skills in English (Portuguese is a plus).
* Passion for
sustainability, animal welfare, and social impact
.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and/or portfolio to
with the subject line
"Volunteer Application – Multitasking Role"
.