BROC Volunteers Lovin' Our Pups

The Foster Coordinator is responsible for identifying and recommending suitable and appropriate volunteer foster families for the placement of rescues and surrenders. To provide this support the coordinator will recruit new volunteer foster families from the communities we serve and provide ongoing support to these families once they have become fosters; collect and maintain information about the volunteer foster families and the dogs in their care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support as needed by identifying, recommending and/or selecting suitable and appropriate volunteer foster families.
• Confirm availability of volunteer foster family for immediate foster needs.
• Liaison with volunteer foster family to provide support for their needs in conjunction with caring for a rescue.
• Provide ongoing assistance, coaching, and moral support to current foster families o Provide orientation and materials to new volunteer foster families.
• Coordinate volunteer foster families for attendance at adoption events.
• Recruit volunteer foster families:
• Contact and screen volunteer applicants who express a desire to participate as volunteer foster
• families.
• Contact recent adopters in an effort to recruit them as volunteer families.
• Contact and update information as needed on all current volunteer foster families to ensure the accuracy of the information in our database.
• Develop and maintain volunteer foster family data as needed including an assignment record which provides current information on the requirements, availability and status of each family
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes;
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless service;
• Serve as a resource for foster family issues as they arise – or know whom within the organization to contact

Specific Job Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Outgoing, patient, professional, and able to get along well with a variety of people
• Familiar with the principals and practices of volunteer management
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Basic knowledge of the BROC Foster Program including the process - and the procedures involved in
• providing a foster home.
• Familiarity with the Home Safety Evaluation process and requirements.
• Familiarity with the Fostering Guidelines as set out in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook; comfortable learning
• and using online information systems
• Desire to work as a team player, supporting the overall goals of the organization
• Maturity, demonstrate good judgment and a supportive attitude
• Ability to show compassion and empathize with the foster families
• Desire to be an Ambassador for the program with volunteer foster families and to the community
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Well organized

Job Scope

This position performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operating from specific and definite directions and instructions. Decisions of a routine nature are made within prescribed operating guidelines, policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Board of Directors or other supervisor as designated, who reviews work plans and material for conformance to policy.