ElderDog Canada - Pawd Leader - Calgary

ElderDog Canada has vacancies in some of our chapters or Pawds across Canada and is ready to welcome new volunteer leaders to this rewarding and meaningful role. ElderDog is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. ElderDog:
• helps seniors in the care and well-being of their canine companions;
• re-homes older dogs who have lost their human companion due to illness, relocation or
death;
• supports research and educates people including health professionals about the human-
animal bond and the significant role of companion animals in the health and well-being of seniors.

ElderDog operates in chapters or Pawds in communities across the country. The structure of each Pawd includes a leadership team of program coordinators, volunteers in non-leadership roles, and a Pawd Leader who provides overall leadership and serves as a liaison with National Office.

Responsibilities and Requirements

As Pawd Leader, you would:
• have an understanding of and respect for the senior-canine bond;
• possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• represent ElderDog Canada’s goals and mission in accordance with ElderDog’s Credo,
Organizational Ethic, code of conduct, principles, and practices;
• understand the Pawd as part of ElderDog Canada and accountable to the Federal
Charities Directorate;
• become familiar with all facets of ElderDog programs and services offered nationally
and locally and develop, through mentorship, an in-depth understanding of all ElderDog
Canada’s programs, guidelines, branding, and messaging;
• work in community with members of the Pawd leadership team to facilitate ElderDog
“business” according to ElderDog policies and guidelines;
• facilitate a spirit of cooperation and mutual regard within the Pawd;
• connect with other ElderDog Pawd Leaders across the country;
• call and chair Pawd meetings;
• participate in bi-monthly virtual meetings with other Pawd Leaders;
• communicate with Pawd members and National Office on an ongoing basis;
• represent ElderDog at information and outreach events and in the community;
• serve as back-up for other roles as needed and serve as main contact for urgent
matters related to ElderDog’s mission;
• serve as an ambassador for ElderDog Canada and the Pawd.