This position is a virtual volunteer role at the state level responsible for assisting a Military Service Member (MSM) in recommending a potential foster home which closely emulates the pet(s) living environment and acting as the liaison between the MSM and the agreed to foster home (Guardian Angel) to care for the pet(s). Help our organization recruit potential foster homes, other volunteers to assist with the foster home coordination effort and promoting our mission.

This position reports to a State Director or the Organization's designated representative.

• Maintain a tracking workbook (provided by organization) of potential foster homes, MSM pet submissions, fostered pets, and missions accomplished (pets reunited), plus record of those foster homes who have requested to be dropped and pet submissions that were closed.
• Contact new potential foster home (FH) upon receipt of foster home submission. Initial contact may be accomplished by email advising them we have received the submission.
• Review the FH submission, arrange for an actual "home visit" or contact the potential foster home (via phone or email) to discuss any questions or missing information needed. Following the above review contact the FH veterinarian and personal references.
• Contact by phone the MSM upon receipt of pet submission to acknowledge receipt of submission, review information submitted, and verify latest date home is needed. Also advise the MSM that prior to placement into a specific FH they would need to set up a billing account with the FH's veterinarian of record to cover any possible vet related care and provide copies to the foster home and veterinarian with current veterinarian records which should include "Veterinary Certificate of Health", Vaccination certificate. If their pet is feline, then the FIV Test certificate needs to be provided in addition to the above documentation. These documents should be dated a minimum of 10 days prior to placement of the pet in the home.
• Identify the potential FH that could be a good match for a specific pet submission and contact them (phone or email) about the pet submission. Usually a phone call at first is best, following up with an email with basic pet information and pet pic (if one submitted) so the potential FH can discuss with other family members
• Potential FH advises they feel this would work for them, then send an email to MSM and potential foster home with each other's contact information requesting the MSM to contact the potential FH to set up a "Greet and Meet" and attach the "written agreement" document explaining that at the time the pet is placed in the home (both parties in agreement for fostering the pet) the written agreement is to be prepared and signed by both parties with a signed copy being sent to the National office (address on document). Note: After the "Greet and Meet" either the MSM or potential FH should advise you the pet(s) are to be placed in the foster home. The MSM has the actual decision if they feel comfortable having their pet fostered in the potential foster home.
• Maintain contact with the FH and MSM during the time the pet is being fostered and assist with any questions and/or any issues that may arise during the foster term. This may be done via email on a regular basis, which may be monthly or every other month. It is important to our organization and our clients (MSM) that we keep the line of communication open with the FH. If a problem arises during the foster term please advise the national office so if our assistance is needed we can help.
• Prepare "Monthly Activity Report" for your area of responsibility summarizing pet placements, reunions, submissions closed (ended up not needing our assistance), any FHs dropped (no longer wanting to foster), and other activities performed on behalf of Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. The activity report sent to the assigned State Director with a copy to the national office via email no later than the 10th of the month following the reporting month (EX: Oct 09 activities to reach national office by Nov 15). A "Time Reporting" document is also provided as a tool for recording your time during a month to determine your total monthly volunteer hours to be reported on the Monthly Activity Report.
• Assist Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet in promoting the Organization (Who We Are-What We Do-How We Do It) to those you know or feel would be interested in what we do (individuals, other groups/organizations, businesses, etc.)

Foster Home Coordinators are already in place in the following locations: AL, GA, and CA.

• Self-starter: Be a self-starter, has excellent organizational, interpersonal, and management skills, plus able to work independently and as a "team" player.
• Project Management: Comfortable using and access to MS office (such as Word, Excel), communicate via the internet, phone calls, and email.