Foster Coordinator Volunteer

(Animal Guardian Society)

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Position ID: V-OSH1552
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2025

Opportunity Details: Foster Coordinator Volunteer

Contact Heather Rivet, Volunteer Coordinator, The Animal Guardian Society; Phone: 905-263-8247; Email: volunteertags@gmail.com
Duties

This role is accountable to lead and facilitate the foster homes recruit process for dogs/cats. This role also 
includes the Intake Coordinator role to appropriately fill and evaluate potential foster homes. This position also 
plays a critical role in creating and maintaining relationships with all current foster homes. Access to a vehicle 
and ability to travel within Durham Region is required. The time commitment for this position is approximately 
1-2 hour per day but can vary week by week. Flexibility and time management skills are crucial. 
Responsibilities: 
 Accountable for recruiting, interviewing, training and mentoring a team of foster homes 
 Communicating effectively with foster homes on a regular basis to proactively ensure they have the tools 
and support required to do their job 
 Liaise with Training Team for assessing and offering assistance for behaviour issues 
 Access to email throughout the day is a must
 Able to write animal bios for social media and website 
 Request updated pictures and videos from fosters 
 Updating documents on a regular basis in SharePoint
 Provide Volunteer Coordinator with regular volunteer status updates should a volunteer under your 
functional area resign. 
 Attend Monthly Coordinator Meetings 

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 ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing
Commitment Length Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; This is a critical role to our organization and we require a 1 year commitment due to the amount of training required.
Interaction Level Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 1 / Day
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon 
 
working remote
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Not Applicable
Number of Positions Durham Region 
 
2 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training on the job
Transportation Driver License required ; Car required
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Once your email is received we will respond to you within 48 hours.
Start Date On or after 13 Oct 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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