Foster Team: Feline Foster Volunteers
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Foster Team: Feline Foster Volunteers
| Contact | Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
| Duties | Feline Foster Volunteers provide a safe, loving and temporary home for pregnant or nursing cats and kittens (litter sizes can range from 5-9 kittens). You must be able to separate the foster animals from any pets in your home by keeping them in a separate room. We will provide training and all the supplies you need. In 2023, our Animal Care Team looked after more than 1500 animals onsite and, thanks to our Foster Volunteers, 1044 additional cats and dogs were cared for in loving foster homes. DescriptionFeline Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping the cat/kittens in their care thrive until they are ready to be adopted. This will include feeding the animals at least twice a day, possibly more, cleaning litter boxes and socializing the animals. It may also include bottle feeding and administering oral medications. Time CommitmentTypically varies from 1 to 4 hours a day depending on the situation. Foster terms generally last between 2 and 10 weeks, and we ask for an overall, combined commitment of 6 months to fostering. Roles and Responsibilities
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/volunteer/feline-foster-volunteers/ |
| Benefits | Keeping active, Meet like-minded people supporting a good cause, AGM Voting rights after 90 days, First in line to adopt, Volunteer events, volunteer recognition, volunteer newsletter and internal Facebook group access |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Be at least 18 (younger members of the household may assist the primary Foster Volunteer and gain volunteer hours – please contact volunteer@gths.ca for details) Everyone in the household must be in agreement A room for fostering Committed to animal welfare Experience fostering cats and kittens is preferred, but not necessary Willing to learn to bottle feed (if fostering pregnant/nursing moms or kittens) Willing to provide medication and/or learn to provide subcutaneous fluids Self motivated Ability to read and follow directions Ability to follow protocol Good communication skills |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/ |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; Small Group |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Whilst our entrance/foyer/washrooms are accessible, the areas for volunteering are not |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; The GTHS onboarding process must be completed before a volunteer's first shift. Orientation and onboarding is conducted virtually / via email. On-the-job training will be provided by an experienced volunteer. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 10 Jul 2025 |
| Referrals | 0 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |