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Job description

Animal Fosterer (RSPCA Chiltern Branch)

We are looking for animal-loving volunteers to play a vital role in helping us improve the wellbeing of our furry friends whilst they wait to be rehomed. Can you help them by providing a calm and caring home whilst we find their perfect furever home?

About our Branch

At RSPCA Chiltern Branch, our primary mission is to rescue and foster animals—predominantly cats—and provide financial support to pet owners in need of veterinary care. We are supported by a dedicated team of six volunteer trustees, an animal coordinator, and a full-time shop manager. Our successful charity shop in Buckingham helps funds our vital work.

We are seeking new Trustees and Fosterers to join us in roles such as Animal Fosterer, Treasurer, Secretary, and General Trustee. We welcome proactive, compassionate individuals aged 18 to 99 from all social and cultural backgrounds who share our love for animals. Fosterers provide a safe, loving temporary home in their time of need, with all animal expenses covered by the branch.

We are a unique, fun and friendly branch. Due to the wide area we cover in Bucks and Herts, and the unusual requests we sometimes receive, there is support available and opportunities available for self-learning on the RSPCA website. 

Primary responsibilities of an Animal Fosterer

As an animal fosterer, you would be supporting the RSPCA in providing either our cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, or other small furries with the safety of your home whilst tending to their welfare needs such as feeding and grooming. In addition to this, by providing a temporary loving environment, you will play a crucial role in their wellbeing and socialisation, which will significantly improve their chances of successful rehoming.

Once everything is in place, the animal centre will guide you through the fostering process and ensure that you have all the necessary equipment, food, and veterinary care for your foster. The RSPCA is also happy to reimburse any other pre-agreed expenses that you may incur through volunteering for us.

Whilst our animals are in your foster care, you will:

  • Provide them with care, suitable housing, and a safe environment as per our policies and guidelines.
  • Feed, water, and groom them in line with our advice.
  • Transport them to any veterinary appointments if required.
  • Provide them with your time and patience.
  • Help us spread the word about the animals in your care so they might find their forever home quicker.
  • Playing and cuddles are also a must!                                                                                   

   

What we are looking for in a volunteer Fosterer

  • Volunteers aged 18 or over who have had plenty of experience caring for animals.
  • Fostering experience is beneficial but not essential as training is provided.
  •  For their wellbeing, the whole family should be on board with fostering an animal.
  • Any existing pets or animals need to have been spayed/neutered (some medical reasons may mean they can’t be so, please let us know if this is the case).

  What we can offer you as a volunteer Fosterer

  • You will be making a massive difference to the welfare of the animals in your care.
  • Join a community which will enable you to meet new people and make new friends.
  • Learning new skills through our comprehensive induction and fostering training programme.
  • Enhance your CV by adding your volunteering experience and newly acquired skills.

                                                                                                                                                                                                       

It is worth mentioning that our animals do have different needs as whilst some are ready for rehoming others may require rehabilitation or ongoing medication. Therefore, we also aim to understand your situation and circumstances to ensure that we match you with your perfect foster animal.

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

 If you are passionate about improving animal welfare, we would love to hear from you.

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RSPCA View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 05 March 2025
Closing date: 03 June 2025 at 19:13
Job ref: Fosterer Chiltern
Tags: Volunteering Management

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