Youth Foster Volunteer Application Form

The youth foster volunteer program is designed to provide a meaningful hands-on opportunity at the OHS for youth ages 14-18, with an interest in animal welfare. The program allows youth to learn about animal care and enrichment, and then provide a loving foster home for a rabbit in need while earning Ontario Community Involvement Hours required for graduation!

Youth Volunteer Requirements:

• Youth volunteers must be between the ages of 14-18 years old;
• A parent or guardian must oversee the foster placement;
• Youth and parent or guardian must be comfortable handling animals;
• Show proof of spay or neuter and up-to-date vaccinations for current pets;
• Have a separate room to isolate a foster animal;
• Have time to care for foster animals;
• Agree not to travel with the foster animal nor take the foster animal anywhere that has not been approved by an authorized OHS employee;
• Access to a vehicle and ability to transport foster animals to the OHS as needed;
• Abide by the foster agreement signed upon joining the program;
• Both youth and parent or guardian attend foster orientation;
• Youth attend an interactive, educational workshop; and,
• To earn volunteer hours, youth must complete daily logs and a final reflection (template sheets are provided during the educational workshop). Daily logs take 5 minutes to complete, final reflection takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

All applications are screened to ensure they meet the minimum requirements for the position. This is a highly sought after opportunity for youth, and we typically have a high volume of applicants. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We welcome and embrace volunteers from all backgrounds and identities. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all volunteers to contribute their unique skills and perspectives toward our shared mission.

Personal information provided by you in this application may be used pursuant to the OHS Privacy Policy available online at www.ottawahumane.ca or by contacting the privacy officer at 613-725-3166 ext. 246. Information may be used for purposes of follow-up, future OHS communications and solicitations, and statistical analysis.