Emergency Boarding Foster Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Emergency Boarding Foster Volunteer
| Contact | Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220 |
| Duties | Emergency Boarding Foster Volunteers provide a safe, loving and temporary home for pets whose owners cannot currently look after them due to an emergency situation (in hospital, rehabilitation or escaping from domestic violence). Boarding is provided for dogs or cats, based on the species you decide upon, and will range from 1-6 months. You must have the ability to separate the foster animal from any pets in your home by keeping them in a separate room, if necessary. We will provide training and all the supplies you need. In 2023, our Animal Care Team looked after more than 1500 animals onsite and, thanks to our Foster Volunteers, 1044 additional cats and dogs were cared for in loving foster homes. Emergency Boarding Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping the cat/dog in their care thrive until they are ready to be reclaimed by their owner. This will include feeding the animals at least twice a day, possibly more, cleaning litter boxes (for cats), exercising (for dogs) and socializing the animals. It may also include administering oral medications.
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/gths-volunteer-positions/ |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Be at least 18 (younger members of the household may assist the primary Foster Volunteer and gain volunteer hours – please contact volunteer@gths.ca for details) Everyone in the household must be in agreement A room for fostering Committed to animal welfare Experience fostering or caring for cats / dogs is required Self motivated Ability to read and follow directions Ability to follow protocol Good communication skills |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) - Foster cases may range from a few days, a few weeks, to several months - based on your agreement to the foster cases you are offered ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Typically varies from 1 to 4 hours a day depending on the situation. Emergency Boarding Foster terms generally last between 1 and 3 months, but may be up to 6 months. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; Virtual Volunteering - Foster animals in your home until they are old enough/ready to be fixed and/or to go up for adoption ; Foster from home. A separate room and / or the ability to separate your pet(s) from the animal(s) being fostered is required. |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Day |
| Accessibility | The areas of our facility accessed by Foster Volunteers is unfortunately not Accessible |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Grey County ; Simcoe County ; Wasaga Beach 1 individual(s) needed in total. Foster Volunteers must live in the area, to visit the Animal Centre in Collingwood for appointments, surgeries, foster supply collection, etc. and in case of the unexpected |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Resources, support and guidance will be provided ; Foster volunteers are expected to have some dog / puppy handling experience. Resources, support and guidance will be provided according to the foster scenario(s) you are assigned. |
| Transportation | Car required ; Transportation is needed to pick-up / drop-off animals and/or foster supplies, and/or to attend appointments for animals being fostered |
| Police Check | Not Required |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |