Puppy Foster Volunteer
(COPE Service Dogs)
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Position ID: V-BAR0084
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2022
Last Full Update: 11 Feb 2021
Opportunity Details: Puppy Foster Volunteer
| Contact | Peggy Lee, Program Director, COPE Service Dogs; Phone: 705-734-COPE (2673) ext 223; Email: peggy@copedogs.org |
| Duties | Purpose of the Position: Join the team to change the lives of people with disabilities and youth who are experiencing challenges by providing a loving home and obedience training to a Service Dog-in-training during its puppyhood. Responsibilities and Duties: - Raise a confident and responsive puppy. - Care for the dog’s needs according to guidelines from COPE. - Provide consistent structure, rules and boundaries to the dog according to training from COPE. - Provide obedience training and socialization to the dog. - Transport the dog to and from its training programs: Canines in the Classroom (Innisfil) or Refinement Training (Barrie). Multiple pick up/drop off locations in Barrie and Innisfil by COPE van is available. - Support from Puppy Sitter Volunteer network is available for vacations or emergencies. - Dog food, routine veterinary care, one dog crate, walking harness and leash are provided by COPE. NOTE: The application process takes time and training space is limited, please submit your application now to allow enough time to set up a home interview and ensure a training spot is reserved for you upon the approval of your application. COVID Protocol: Interviews are done by phone and via web conferencing software. Training are done virtually with in-person portion with dogs in open air locations, no physical contact and keeping proper physical distance when provincial guidelines allow us to do so. |
| Benefits | Dog food, routine veterinary care, dog crate, walking harness and leash are provided by COPE. Support from Puppy Sitter Volunteer network. Free training. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Therapy ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing ; No prior experience with dogs is required |
| Commitment Length | Until October 15, 2022 This is a one year commitment - young or 1-year old puppies are available this summer/fall after you have completed the introductory training. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering - due to COVID protocol |
| Location | Barrie |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 8 individual(s) 8 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Scheduled training - Introductory training weekend 9 am - 1 pm on a Sat and Sun ; Training on-going - Weekly on Wednesday evening for the first 8 weeks, then bi-weekly ; Contact COPE about when the next training session will be held. |
| Transportation | Car required - To pick up dog food, crate and access training/field trip locations |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) |
| Start Date | On or after 01 May 2020 |
Agency Details: COPE Service Dogs
| Office Phone | 705-734-2673, (705-734-COPE) |
| info@copedogs.org | |
| Website | copedogs.org/ |
| Address & Map | Barrie by the Bay; 80 Bradford St Suite 223 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 20035 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 6E9 |