About the Position | |
Position # | 3711 |
Organization | ElderDog South Vancouver Island Pawds |
Position | Dog Care Support Coordinator - Saanich Peninsula |
Location | Saanich Peninsula |
Impact Statement | ElderDog is 100% volunteer-run. We are looking for organized, compassionate dog lovers to share the rewarding Dog Care Support Coordinator role. The Dog Care Support program enables older adults with challenges affecting the care of their beloved pets, to continue to benefit from their relationship with their canine companions. |
Description |
The Dog Care Coordinator supports the team by: - Responding to inquiries about ElderDog services within a designated geographic area; - Organizing and attending initial visits with seniors to determine their dog care support needs and completing pertinent paperwork with them; - Connecting with eligible ElderDog volunteers for help providing dog care support services for dogs in their DCSC portfolios; - Scheduling volunteer services to be provided for dogs in their DCSC portfolios; - Completing a form about each dog in compliance with ElderDog Canada’s reporting requirements; - Participating in bi-weekly Saanich to Sidney DCSC Google Meet conversations, monthly Saanich to Sidney Pawd leadership Google Meet meetings, and periodic National Zoom meetings with other Dog Care Support Coordinators; - Communicating with other Saanich to Sidney DCSCs and Pawd leadership team members on an ongoing basis |
Training Details | Training and ongoing mentorship from ElderDog Canada and your fellow Dog Care Support Coordinators. |
Working Conditions | Home based with travel to meet clients and assess dogs. |
Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
Timing | Anytime |
Time Detail | Flexible, based on personal and client schedules |
Age | 1+ |
Ideal for | An Individual |
Transportation | Car required |
Area(s) of Interest | Animals/Pets, Senior Services |
Skill(s) | Time Management, Computer Skills, Motivate Others, Empathy, Self-Motivation |
How to Apply | |
Application Link: | |
Application File: | |
Website | http://www.elderdog.ca |
Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Vicky |
Address | x Saanich Peninsula, x |
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