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Position ID: V-OSH1473
Last Modified: 13 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2025
Opportunity Details: Home Visit Volunteer
Contact |
Heather Rivet, Volunteer Coordinator, The Animal Guardian Society; Phone: 9052638247 |
Duties |
Description: Visit prospective foster/adoption applicants in their home environment to assess safety and suitability for adoptable pets. Responsible for reviewing program requirements and ensuring proper protocol is met during each stage of the process. The time commitment for this position is approximately 3-4 hours per week but can vary week by week depending on how many interviews you are needed for. Note that this position is a progressive role, and all volunteers must finish the home visit orientation prior to placement on the schedule. You will start as a secondary and move into the primary role once thoroughly trained and feel comfortable taking the lead during the in-home interview process. Home visits typically include the primary home visit volunteer, secondary and the foster parent who accompanies the animal in care. Responsibilities: ● Reviewing all adoption applications ● Contacting applicants and fosters to coordinate a home visit time that suits all parties ● Review with foster and home visit volunteers if there are any concerns throughout the process ● Be the liaison between fosters, volunteers and adoption applicants ● Complete a report after the HV that requires approval from administration before the applicant can progress through the application process. ● Follow up towards middle of the week and ask their intentions for adoption ● Set up adoption appointments at TAGS, reminder to bring all TAGS supplies back ● Review all agreements with applicants and receive signatures ● Travel to each applicant place of residence to hold initial and follow-up interviews ● Help to train new HV volunteers as they job shadow |
Ages |
25 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours |
No |
Suitable For |
Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Individuals |
Areas of Interest |
Animal Services |
Skills/Experience |
Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
Commitment Length |
Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
Interaction Level |
Small Group |
Minimum Hours |
3 / Week |
Dates and Times |
Monday: Evening Tuesday: Evening Wednesday: Evening Thursday: Evening Friday: Evening Saturday: Afternoon Sunday: Afternoon this volunteer role is mainly done in the evenings for weekends |
Seasons |
Year Round |
Number of Positions |
Durham Region |
Training |
Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job |
Transportation |
Driver License required ; Car required |
Police Check |
Required |
Start Date |
On or after 11 Jan 2025 |
Agency Details: Animal Guardian Society
Office Phone |
905-263-8247, 905-263-TAGS |
E-Mail |
tagsinfo@yahoo.ca |
Website |
www.animalguardian.org |
Address & Map |
1970 Concession Rd 9 Blackstock, ON Canada L0B 1B0 |
Mailing Address |
1970 Concession Rd 9 Blackstock, ON Canada L0B 1B0 |
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