Pet Foster Carer — Home-Based, Flexible Role

Bluecross; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An animal welfare organisation in the UK seeks volunteers for the Pet Foster Carer role, providing temporary homes for pets until they find permanent families. This fulfilling role allows for the companionship of pets without long-term commitment, with all related expenses covered. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and support, needing to be 18 or older, and ideally have experience handling pets. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, with safe transportation available for fostering activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

All expenses covered

Flexible volunteering

Support from a dedicated Foster Coordinator

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over for this role.
• Fostering requires flexibility and a long enough commitment for pets to adjust.
• Basic checks are needed for drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving home for pets until they are adopted.
• Support struggling pets from Rehoming Centre environments.
• Transport foster pets to required locations.
• Feed, socialise, groom, and clean after pets.
• Record observations and feedback on foster pets.

Skills

Experience in handling and caring for pets

Time to dedicate to socialising and caring for pets

Access to a car for transportation

Safe area for pets

Willingness to learn and adhere to procedures

Effective communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

An animal welfare organisation in the UK seeks volunteers for the Pet Foster Carer role, providing temporary homes for pets until they find permanent families. This fulfilling role allows for the companionship of pets without long-term commitment, with all related expenses covered. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and support, needing to be 18 or older, and ideally have experience handling pets. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, with safe transportation available for fostering activities.