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4 people are interested
Volunteer Cat Foster Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: KUDZU CAT ALLIANCE INC
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4 people are interested
The Foster Coordinator will coordinate, manage, and expedite the foster program, which includes:
- Reviewing foster applications to determine the initial eligibility of a fostering candidate
- Contacting and communicating with applicants to assess potential
- Scheduling candidate home visits
- Having a working knowledge of commonly-asked questions and answers about the foster program
- Performing tasks related to active fosters who have cats - Coordinating supplies, medical visits, adoption meet and greets, fielding foster questions/concerns
- Managing/scheduling volunteers to assist with cat chauffeuring to vet/back to foster and delivering supplies
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
The Foster Coordinator must have the ability to interact with staff and other volunteers in a courteous manner and be able to stay focused and polite even in stressful situations. Requires the ability to take charge of and be responsible for candidate/coordinator correspondence and visits and to communicate well in a fast-paced environment. Works closely with the adoption coordinator to provide them with information, such as pictures of the cats from the fosters and information about their personalities to help promote adoptions.
TIME COMMITMENT:
While the schedule is flexible, the Foster Coordinator should be able to commit to 10 hours a week. This includes having availability during vet hours.
Kudzu Cat Alliance supports all CDC recommendations relating to COVID-19, including masks and maintaining 6 feet of social distance.
More opportunities with KUDZU CAT ALLIANCE INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About KUDZU CAT ALLIANCE INC
Location:
923 TURNER DR SE, SMYRNA, GA 30080, US
Mission Statement
Kudzu Cat Alliance’s primary mission is to stabilize community cat populations through a TNR (trap-neuter-return) program, and to educate the public about the benefits of TNR. When possible we also rescue feral-born kittens and foster them to adoption.
Description
Kudzu Cat Alliance utilizes a spay neuter program known as TNR, or Trap - Neuter - Return to control and reduce the population of community cats in Cobb County, Georgia. Community cats, also known as "feral" cats, are free-roaming, unowned cats that live outdoors. We trap them using humane traps, take them for spay neuter and vaccinations, then return them to their colony. As a result, they live safer and healthier lives and no longer increase in number. We also provide veterinary care for sick or injured feral cats.
Frequently these services are provided in low income areas where residents are caring for a colony of cats but cannot afford veterinary services for spay-neuter. When caretakers have difficulty affording to feed their colony we source food donations and distribute them to those in need.
Whenever possible, we rescue kittens from feral lives and give them safe indoor homes. You can help us save them by fostering or adopting.
In addition, we educate the public about the benefits of TNR, and collaborate with property owners, residents, local rescues, and caretakers to identify and serve community cat colonies. We offer resources to those who want to learn more about community cats, TNR, kitten care and socialization, and public health issues related to feral cat overpopulation.
Since our beginnings in 2018 we have spayed or neutered more than 700 cats, and provided loving homes for nearly 200.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 10, 2020
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- While the schedule is flexible, the Foster Coordinator should be able to commit to 10 hours a week.
- Reliable internet and phone service