Volunteer with Galway Theatre Festival!

Galway Theatre Festival
- Arts/Culture/Media
- Galway
Environment/Animal welfare
The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland
National
Requirements:Own vehicle required
A hugely rewarding role, as a CDPA Foster Supporter you will onboard and help fosterers understand the fostering process and support them by providing advice and guidance.
The Cats & Dog Protection Association of Ireland (CDPA) is a registered charity dedicated to caring and improving the lives of cats and dogs in Ireland. Our volunteers collaborate with local communities to reduce animal suffering through our Trap-Neuter-Return, foster-rehoming and welfare programmes.
Commitment required: 6 months
Minimum weekly commitment: 4-6 hours
Location: Online
As a CDPA volunteer you will be benefit from
Access to a strong, supportive community of animal rescuers throughout your volunteer journey with the CDPA
A full induction, comprehensive training & ongoing support
Experience of working in the Animal & Charity Sector
Is training provided?: Yes
Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:
Role Description
Touch base with the fosters assigned to you at least once a week and fill out a form online you will be supplied with, can be accessed with a smartphone or computer
Help organise start packs and essential items to be delivered to the foster homes
Answer any queries the foster may have – you will have extra support from a senior volunteer
Pass on any issues to senior volunteer such as sick cats/kittens as the senior volunteer will have to make arrangements to get a vet appointment should it be needed
Liaise with senior volunteer about transport of cats/kittens for vet appointments should it be needed
Keep track and remind fosters on your team of when they are due vaccines or microchip and ensure they know they have these appointments in advance
Ensure fosters are following advice from either yourself or senior volunteers
Skills required for this role:
Desired Qualities
Kind, caring, patient, reliable & dedicated
Empathetic towards cats and other volunteers
Desired Experience
Previous experience in an animal rescue is very advantageous
Have a good knowledge of cats and their behaviours
Have a working knowledge of a smartphone or desktop
Other Requirements
Be willing to advise others and guide new fosters – this can be done on phone or face to face
Be able to commit to at least four hours in a week to follow up with current fosters
Minimum time commitment per week:
4 hour p/week
Additional screening required for this role:
Please submit an application form to be considered for this opportunity: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b95d4afb87c047b9b4a25510423a589a
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online informal interview
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:
Name: Monica L.
Address: The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland, Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups North Brunswick Stree
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