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1 person is interested
Great Dane Foster Home Training Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue
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1 person is interested
Rescue Training Coordinator
Duties:
- Answers emails and phone calls from Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue (UMGDR) foster homes regarding training questions pertaining to rescue dogs within 24 - 48 hours of receiving them
- Will establish own UMGDR Gmail account for all rescue correspondence
- Occasionally may meet some of the fosters and Danes at agreed upon location for hands on training
- Follow up phone calls with foster homes to check on status and/or provide further guidance with foster Dane
- Inform Director of Intake and Foster Homes of status of any training involved with foster Danes
- Attend events/UMGDR picnic when available to put on training sessions and classes for Danes
- If interested, contribute training tips in UMGDR bi-monthly newsletter, or offer suggestions for articles for the newsletter
Requirements:
- Experience with training dogs and working with dogs with behavioral issues and aggression
- Internet and phone access on a daily basis
- Available to check email at least once per day unless other circumstances prevents such as vacations, internet service out, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional and sensitive to the foster home and the issues they are having with the foster dog
- Dedication and willingness to work within the organization’s set policies and procedures
- Experience with the Great Dane breed strongly preferred
- Must have professional dog training experience
Please contact Karen Cucci, Director of Intake, Foster Homes and Transportation if you are interested in this position - kcucci@personneldirections.com, or pass
this information on to someone you know that would be qualified for this volunteer position.
More opportunities with Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue
Location:
PO Box 21485, Eagan, MN 55121, US
Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue was started in 2008 by a group of Dane lovers who desire to help Danes in need. The rescue is made up of all volunteers who lovingly give of their time and money to help these wonderful dogs. Volunteers include people from every walk of life, all with one thing in common, love of Great Danes. Each animal coming to the rescue is temperament tested, given a physical, sterilized, vaccinated, wormed, checked for heart worm and tick borne illnesses and treated as needed. The dog is then placed in a foster home to wait for someone to love it forever. UMGDR is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization and all donations to the rescue are tax deductible.
Description
How we achieve our mission:
FOSTER: Provide a safe, loving home for the dog to heal from past traumas, gets needed veterinary attention and good food. Many of these dogs will need intense one on one to overcome past traumas. Each dog is different and will need different care and training.
TRANSPORT: Pick up the dog and transport it to the foster home. We cover all of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. The transportation coordinator will contact transport volunteers when they are needed. A Dane Train will be set up so many volunteers may be needed for a transport so no one will have to be on the road for hours on end.
HOME VISITS: A home visit is done on each applicant before a Dane is placed with them. This entails visiting with the applicant at their home, observing the environment, both physical and emotional, and determining if this is a suitable home for the Dane. Different Danes will have different needs in what constitutes a proper home for them.
FUNDRAISING:
Join a team of volunteers that plan and organize events to raise funds for the organization. As a non-profit organization we are solely funded by donations. Without those donations the organization cannot pay for the medical expenses each dane needs.
There are so many more ways you can contribute your time, experience, and knowledge to our organization. Come join a passionate group of individuals that love the Danes!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 10-15 hours a week