Short-Term Dog Fosterers

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OFFERED BY:

Cinnamon Trust

Location(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City

Address where volunteering takes place: Around Nottingham

How many places are on offer? 10

Purpose of Role:

Fostering dogs for older people who are in hospital.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

If an elderly person goes into hospital, we try to arrange for a volunteer to take care of their dog on a short-term basis. We always try to match volunteers with someone in/near their home area and the commitment can be as much or as little as the volunteer can spare.

Time Flexible.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Empathy for elderly people and their pets
Able to look after a dog in your own home

WHEN REQUIRED:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes

Age Restrictions:

16+

Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No

Gender restrictions:

Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes

Disability restrictions:

Depends on accessibility of clients' homes - some physical fitness needed

How long before volunteer can expect a response?

How long to complete training and recruitment?

Induction via telephone.

Volunteer Expenses offered? No

Induction and Training offered? Yes

Support and Supervision offered? Yes

Has a risk assessment been carried out?

DBS Disclosure required? No