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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Animal Fosterer

Fostering with pet Care Network involves taking care of someone's pet in your own home for a week or two and to include them in your day to day routine. You may also be asked to collect and return pets to their owners after you have fostered them although alternative transport can be arranged if necessary. We are asked to care whilst owners are in hospital or respite care. The Volunteers and Fosterers from pet Care Network are ordinary people recruited on the basis of their love of animals.

Experience required

Fosterers are ordinary people recurited on the basis of their love of animals and who have a genuine interest in helping other people and are willing to include other peoples pets in their day to day routine. Must have experience of caring for pets.

Travel details

Fostering for pet Care is done within your own home. If you are willing to collect the pet you are fostering it will only be from within Edinburgh and you will be reimbursed for your expenses.

Travel expenses

Expenses are available for public transport or mileage rates are paid within one week of the fostering.

Support
Training details

Volunteers will be given a full explanation of what is expected of them as Pet Fosterers and they will have access to advice and backup throughout the fostering. They will have direct contact with a support worker who can advise them on any problems whic

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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