Dog Care Support Administrator - ElderDog Canada - Halifax

ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people
and ageing dogs. Through our Dog Care Support for Seniors Program we enable
older adults, living at home and with challenges affecting dog care, to continue to benefit
from their relationship with their canine companions.

ElderDog volunteers provide regular, in-home dog care support that includes:

- assistance with obtaining food and feeding;
- assistance with animal hygiene; minor grooming such as bathing, nail clipping or help with brushing; 
- dog walking;
- transportation to and from vet or groomer;
- temporary care during hospitalization.

There are no fees for any of our services.

Responsibilities and Requirements (mentoring and ongoing support provided)

The Dog Care Support Administrator role will include: 

- Introductions of new volunteers to respective clients/dogs
- Creating teams to support clients/dogs
- Updating volunteer schedule as required
- Coordinating monthly schedules for clients/volunteers
- providing backup support to Dog Care Support Coordinator

For more information or to express interest in coordinating this very rewarding and
important service for seniors and their dogs, contact info@elderdog.ca