Northern Ireland’s Charity for Terminally Ill, Cancer Patients, Older People and their pets. Keeping owners and pets together!
CORE ELEMENTS FOR ALL VOLUNTARY ROLE DESCRIPTIONS
WHO DO WE NEED TO HELP US AT ROSIES TRUST
Rosie’s Trust objective is to alleviate the stresses and anxieties experienced by animal owners who find themselves no longer able to independently care for their companion pets in a practical way. Rosie’s Trust will support an older person, terminally ill or an individual undergoing acute cancer treatment who have companion pets that they are unable to care for in a practical way. Thus helping to maintain and support the special relationship that exists between them.
Rosie’s Trust needs volunteers from all walks of life and communities who recognise the special relationship that exists between an individual and their companion pets.
We have a number of volunteering opportunities available and we need volunteers all over N Ireland as our service grows.
MAIN ROLES
- Visiting Service Users to carry out practical animal care for example:
- Dog Walking
- Cat and small animal care including: Feeding, cleaning litter trays, cages etc
- Vet Visits – routine and emergency.
- Short Term Fostering
- Lifetime adoption
- Administration Support
- Charity awareness and promotion
Each role will have specific guidelines but the following elements apply to all volunteers whatever their role in Rosie’s Trust.
Essential elements:
To work within the principles and ethos of Rosie’s Trust
Adhere to volunteer policies and procedures – remembering at all times that you are a representative of Rosie’s Trust
To respect the confidentiality of all information received and adhere to our policy. All volunteers must therefore be extremely careful not to discuss outside of the volunteering location any information that they have acquired either directly or indirectly in the course of their volunteering role relating to our beneficiaries, relatives, donors, supporters, employees or volunteers.
Respect for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status
Carry out tasks as agreed with Service Manager and beneficiary (Specific guidelines for tasks within the agreed role will be included in the Volunteer pack.)
Maintain good communication with Rosie’s Trust and report any concerns or significant happenings in connection with the beneficiaries as soon as possible.
To complete any relevant reports / paperwork required
Attend any mandatory training for the role or individual sessions with the Line Manager.
A strong awareness of the importance and benefits of the human / animal relationship
Willingness to learn and operate within set boundaries
A reliable team member who can operate autonomously and keep commitments and appointments
Self-awareness
Friendly and sensitive
To be flexible in your approach