Foster Coordinator

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Puppy Haven is comprised of a team of young women who are passionate about dogs and people. Our foster coordinators play a vital role on the PHR Team, and as we grow in size, we need more help to ensure fostering remains a smooth and rewarding experience for both parties.

We are looking for someone who has a heart for people and dogs, and would be willing to donate their time to assist our foster coordinators and, with time, possibly join our foster team.

The main focus of this volunteer position will be to assist the foster coordinators with the management of fosters - welcoming and vetting new fosters, educating and training fosters, follow up with fosters on adoption meet and greets, and assisting with admin tasks.

WHAT YOU WOULD DO:

• Assist foster coordinators to manage fosters
• Put foster training/education procedures in place
• Create a comfortable environment for the foster to ask questions
• Follow up with fosters on weekly vaccine/treatment report
• Check in with adopters to see how things are going with their new dogs
• Attend monthly Adoption Events (TBD due to COVID)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent writing skills
• Can manage multiple tasks at once
• Be able to learn our databases and complete adoption paperwork

EXPECTATIONS:

• Willing and committed to working well with fosters and staff in all roles
• Contribute to the success of PHR by being an active, friendly and professional volunteer
• Be a problem solver
• Must be able to work around animals (including diseased, injured, and/or potentially aggressive animals), loud noises, chlorine or other chemicals
• Must be willing to work during inclement weather, and evening and weekend work

This would be more involved and long-term than a typical volunteer position, but would be great for those who are looking to build their skills in the field. We are more than happy to sign for service hours and/or write letters of recommendations.

Reach out to us at puppyhavenvolunteers@yahoo.com or via Volunteermatch if you have any questions or would like to volunteer with us!