| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3698 |
| Organization | ElderDog South Vancouver Island Pawd |
| Position | Rehoming/Foster Coordinator - Saanich to Sidney |
| Location | Saanich, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. Through our Rehoming Program we help senior dogs to live out their twilight years with the love and dignity they deserve. For dogs who have lost a human companion due to a residence change, illness or death and are left without a caregiver, ElderDog works to provide care and companionship through: -foster care in an approved foster home -adoption to an approved home -pre-planned long term care in an approved home. -Where possible we endeavour to re-home older dogs with older people who want loving companionship. |
| Description |
Duties include: -responding to rehoming and adoption inquiries; -following intake, placement, and follow-up procedures; -recruiting and working with volunteer foster companions; -reviewing rehoming and adoption applications and conducting home visits to determine placement suitability; -liaising with vet clinics regarding appropriate care; -liaising with National Office about Long Term Care Registration; -arranging/facilitating transportation to foster and permanent homes; -keeping records of Program activities; -submitting required paperwork to National Office; -providing follow-up support as needed. |
| Training Details | Be part of the newly developed executive team for Saanich to Sidney ElderDog Pawd and work in a supportive and collaborative environment. You would also receive upfront and ongoing support from the National Rehoming mentor and have access to existing tools and processes. |
| Working Conditions | Primarily work from home. Travel to clients homes is involved. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | up to 10 hours/week |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Animals/Pets, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Problem Solving, Empathy, Self-Motivation |
| How to Apply | |
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| Website | http://www.elderdog.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Kathy |
| Address | x Saanich to Sidney, x |
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