Volunteer

Description

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