Summary

We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to help manage our alumni dog sitting program. You will be responsible for placing dogs with our fosters and dogsitters to raise funds that go towards our rescue. You will match the dog to the foster based on the dog’s needs and the foster homes available, working with the Foster Coordinator as needed.

Description

We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to help manage our alumni dog sitting program. You will be responsible for placing dogs with our fosters and dogsitters to raise funds that go towards our rescue.

You will match the dog to the foster based on the dog’s needs and the foster homes available, working with the Foster Coordinator as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage and keep track of incoming alumni dogsitting requests
  • Draft detailed, compelling posts highlighting dogs on the Facebook Foster group to find potential dogsitters
  • Work closely with Foster Management team to help with matching dogs to potential dogsitters and/or fosters
  • Connect dogsitters with alumni families and facilitate a smooth transition
  • Help ensure dogsitter families are well versed in and comply with our foster program policies. i.e. lost dog prevention.
  • Collect dogsitting waiver and fees
  • Provide support to Assistant Foster Manager in matching and placing foster dogs coming into Fetch + Releash’s care (due to owner surrender, foster rehome, intake).

Required Skills

  • Dog experience a must! Basic knowledge of dog behavior/training preferred. Must be positive reinforcement based.
  • Excellent organizational skills, deadlines-oriented and a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment.
  • The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.
  • A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!
  • A team player attitude.
  • Ability to handle potentially difficult or awkward conversations and ask appropriate questions to gather information.
  • Must be computer literate; Google sheets, Google docs, Gmail, data entry etc.

Time Commitment 2-3 hours per week (with more time in peak holiday season i.e. Winter, Summer Holidays). Due to the training and involvement of the position, we ask that only those able to make a long term commitment (minimum 6 months) to Fetch + Releash apply. If you are interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to volunteer@fetchandreleash.ca.