Activities involved
Animal Care Coordination
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule

Pawd Leader - ElderDog Canada - Peterborough

Ongoing
ElderDog Canada has vacancies in some of our chapters or Pawds across Canada and is ready to welcome new volunteer leaders to this rewarding and meaningful role. ElderDog 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.

ElderDog operates in chapters or Pawds in communities across the country. The structure of each Pawd includes a leadership team of program coordinators, volunteers in non-leadership roles, and a Pawd Leader who provides overall leadership and serves as a liaison with National Office.

Responsibilities and Requirements

As Pawd Leader, you would:
• have an understanding of and respect for the senior-canine bond;
• possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• represent ElderDog Canada’s goals and mission in accordance with ElderDog’s Credo,
Organizational Ethic, code of conduct, principles, and practices;
• understand the Pawd as part of ElderDog Canada and accountable to the Federal
Charities Directorate;
• become familiar with all facets of ElderDog programs and services offered nationally
and locally and develop, through mentorship, an in-depth understanding of all ElderDog
Canada’s programs, guidelines, branding, and messaging;
• work in community with members of the Pawd leadership team to facilitate ElderDog
“business” according to ElderDog policies and guidelines;
• facilitate a spirit of cooperation and mutual regard within the Pawd;
• connect with other ElderDog Pawd Leaders across the country;
• call and chair Pawd meetings;
• participate in bi-monthly virtual meetings with other Pawd Leaders;
• communicate with Pawd members and National Office on an ongoing basis;
• represent ElderDog at information and outreach events and in the community;
• serve as back-up for other roles as needed and serve as main contact for urgent
matters related to ElderDog’s mission;
• serve as an ambassador for ElderDog Canada and the Pawd.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
gratification of making a difference in the lives of senior people and their dogs; enjoyment of time spent with dogs; working collaboratively with other volunteers; being part of a national organization; mentoring and support.
Activities involved
Animal Care Coordination
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule