Foster Volunteer
Volunteers with the Provincial Foster Care Program will temporarily provide a safe and nurturing environment in their home for animals who are not yet ready for adoption.
Benefits:
The Foster Program benefits animals by caring for and nurturing them in a home environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe environment for the foster animals
- Follow Fear Free™ evidence-based techniques
- Abide by all Foster Program policies and procedures
- Ensure safe interaction with people and other animals
- Follow the animal care plan as outlined by the animal centre or Animal Behaviour Coordinator
- Provide transportation for the animal as needed
- Ensure any other animals in the home have up-to-date vaccinations
- Pick up animal care supplies from the animal centre
- Communicate with the animal centre staff weekly
- Report any bites or scratches immediately to the manager of the animal centre
- Feed, medicate and monitor the health of foster animals
- Groom, exercise, and train foster animals
- Report any changes in health
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Ability to commit to the animal care plan
- Ability to follow directions as outlined by the Foster Care Program team
- Previous experience caring for animals is an asset
- Access (or ability to provide) transportation
- Ability to provide a safe and appropriately sized space to house foster animals that is segregated from household pets
Prerequisites:
- Complete an online volunteer application form
- Complete volunteer orientation forms and training
- Complete foster care training
Supervision:
- Foster Program volunteers will be supervised by the centre staff