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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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Lifeline Foster Carer

Lifeline offer a free and confidential fostering service for cats whose families are fleeing domestic abuse so they can rest assured their cat will be taken care of until they can be safely reunited. Referrals are handled by a specialist and experienced team, who support owners referring to the service, arrange to collect cats, and organise foster placements through a wonderful network of dedicated volunteers.
By becoming a Lifeline Foster Carer, you’ll be helping to support someone in need of a temporary home for their cat. Lifeline Scotland cover all costs so all you need to do is provide a loving home for your foster cat and send lots of photos so the Lifeline team can give their owner updates. Fostering with Lifeline is completely confidential, so you won’t know anything about the owner and they won’t know your identity either. All communication goes through the dedicated Lifeline team to maintain anonymity.
Before applying, please make sure you have no other pets (there’s no guarantee your foster cat will like the company of other cats or dogs!) and either own your own property or have written permission from your landlord/housing provider to foster cats

Experience required

An animal lover, particularly of cats is essential for this role.

Travel details

This opportunity will be home based. There may be occasional travel with the foster cat, to and from veterinary practices. All other necessary travel will be handled by the Lifeline team.

Travel expenses

Mileage can be claimed back for necessary journeys, i.e. taking cats to vets.

Support
Training details

All induction information is given during the application process, at the in-person home visit stage. After this, volunteers will be sent copies of the volunteer handbook. Training is delivered through online modules to be done at the volunteers' convenience. The team will be available to answer questions, and support, throughout the volunteer placement.

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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