Skills required
Animal Care Leading Leading Visiting Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Flexible in schedule

Dog Care Support Coordinator

Calgary, AB [map]
Ongoing
ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to aging people and aging dogs. Through our Dog Care Support for Seniors Program we enable older adults, living at home and with challenges affecting dog care, to continue to benefit from their relationship with their canine companions.

*This is a Calgary PAWD Executive Position*

Dog Care Support Coordinator Responsibilities and Requirements (mentoring and ongoing support provided)
The Dog Care Support Coordinator works with other volunteers in the Dog Care Support for Seniors Program and Pawd Leader. Responsibilities include:
- following all Dog Care Support Program guidelines and procedures
- responding to inquiries for assistance including those that are urgent and require prompt response;
- coordinating initial visits with seniors to determine services required and complete Assistance Agreement;
- overseeing senior support volunteers including ensuring photo IDs have been issued and providing orientation to Program;
- scheduling senior support services;
- keeping records of Program activities;
- submitting required paperwork to National Office;
- participating in bi-monthly teleconferences with other Dog Care Support Coordinators;
- communicating with Pawd Leader, members, and National Office on an ongoing basis;
- mediating conflicts or issues;
- strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
- knowledge of or willingness to learn Google Docs and Gmail.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Meeting and supporting seniors in the care of their canine companions.  Meeting with volunteers to gain leadership experience. Working with a national organization on policies and procedures.
Skills required
Animal Care Leading Leading Visiting Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Flexible in schedule