Dog Foster Volunteer

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

About our opportunities 

Canine Partners are looking for caring family homes to provide pre-planned care for holidays, emergencies, rehabilitation and rehoming for dogs in partnership, change of career dogs or retired dogs waiting for their forever home. We welcome registration for one or all our foster roles in the areas, Aberdeenshire, Invernesshire and Ayrshire. 

What we require from you 

 

  • The primary Fosterer must be 18 years or over. 

  • Be in Aberdeenshire, Invernesshire or Ayrshire areas of Scotland 

  • If you are a dog owner, you can have two pet dogs of suitable temperament. Your pet dogs will be assessed as part of the home assessment. They must be over 18 months of age. 

  • At home for most of the day  

  • Access to own transport to travel to vet appointments. 

  • Reside in a house/bungalow/ground floor flat with a dog friendly secure garden (non-shared). 

  • To maintain the dog’s health, welfare. With support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns, report them immediately to your Canine Partners staff support.  

  • Settling your foster dog into a new home requires time and patience, from them and you. It can take a while for them to feel completely relaxed. Settling in period will be different with each puppy/dog. 

  • Keep in touch with your staff point of contact with regular updates.  

  • Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners. 

 

Support and Training 

 

  • Induction process which includes submitting of information form, telephone interview, home visit, training, and handling sessions 

  • We allocate a Canine Partners trainer/staff point of contact as your first point of contact. 

  • Receive regular training, resources, and other essential information via your trainer. This may be in the format of physical copies, digital, webinars or in person. 

  • No previous dog ownership experience is needed but you must meet the criteria listed above to be considered. 

  • Pre-approved payment of expenditure such as mileage  

  • Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group 

 

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Canine Partners View profile Company size 51 - 100

We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

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Posted on: 30 September 2024
Closing date: 30 November 2024 at 20:30
Job ref: Dog Foster Volunteer (Scotland)
Tags: Environment / Animal, Physical Activity

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