| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3739 |
| Organization | ElderDog South Vancouver Island Pawd |
| Position | Pawd Leader ElderDog - Saanich and Sidney |
| Location | Sidney Saanich |
| Impact Statement |
To assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions. Help keep love in the home. ElderDog Victoria is 100% volunteer-run. To carry out our work, ElderDog operates in chapters or Pawds in communities across the country. We are looking for a leader to guide the newly formed Saanich and Sidney Pawd. The Pawd Leader is the glue that holds the Pawd together and serves as a liaison with National Office. |
| Description |
The role includes: - guiding the group of committed ElderDog volunteers who act as the executive committee for the Sidney-Saanich area; - calling and chairing Pawd meetings; - collaborating on strategic priorities that are important for your team to focus on; - helping recruit new volunteers to fill leadership roles within the Pawd; - participating in monthly conference calls with other Pawd Leaders; - representing ElderDog at information and outreach events; - serving as back-up for other roles as needed; - serving as an ambassador for ElderDog Canada and the Pawd. The skill set we are looking for - A strong collaborator and strategic thinker who thrives in a team environment - A ‘people person’ who cares about seniors and understands their complex needs and who has compassion and understanding of dogs and the unique relationship they have with their owners - Strong technical skills to manage gmail, document sharing - Self motivated and organized. |
| Training Details |
- Be an active member of a collaborative team - Receive upfront training and ongoing mentorship from ElderDog National representative - Access to existing guidelines, templates and forms. |
| Working Conditions | Work from home. Set own hours. Need to have strong time management skills and flexibility in availability. |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | Up to 10-12 hours a week. |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Animals/Pets, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Accountability |
| How to Apply | |
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| Website | http://www.elderdog.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Judy |
| Address | x Victoria, x |
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