ElderDog Canada (ElderDog Dartmouth East Pawd Leader)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. ElderDog: helps seniors in the care and well-being of their canine companions; re-homes older dogs who have lost their human companion due to illness, relocation or death; supports research and educates people including health professionals about the human-animal bond and the significant role of companion animals in the health and well-being of seniors; There are no fees for any of our services.   ElderDog operates in chapters or Pawds in communities across the country. We have an opportunity for someone to assume the role of leader/coordinator of the Dartmouth East Pawd–ElderDog’s founding Pawd.   As Pawd Leader you would work with a wonderful group of committed ElderDog volunteers and with other ElderDog Pawd Leaders. Your role would include: contacting and welcoming new members/volunteers; outreach and liaison with rescue groups, senior serving organizations; calling and chairing Pawd meetings; participating in conference calls with National Office; working with Program Co-ordinators to facilitate ElderDog “business”; coordinating Pawd roles and keeping records of Pawd activities; negotiating relationships with community organizations (vets, groomers, local businesses); communicating with Pawd members and National Office on an ongoing basis; representing ElderDog at information and fund raising events; serving as back-up for other roles as needed; serving as an ambassador for ElderDog Canada and the Dartmouth East Pawd.   Estimated number of hours: 20/month   For more information or to express interest in this very rewarding and important volunteer opportunity, contact info@elderdog.ca.