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Volunteering Opportunity: VO103640

  • Virtual Home Assessor
    with Pet Fostering Service Scotland.

    Created/last updated: 29/07/2025


    About this opportunity:PFSS Virtual Home Assessors play a vital role in delivery of their service by interviewing potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer
     •  All of their home assessments are currently carried out either by telephone interview only (for cats, birds and small animals) or by video call (Zoom/WhatsApp) for dogs
     •  You will be contacted by the Home Assessment Coordinator when a new applicant becomes available
     •  Main tasks include; contacting the potential fosterer by telephone/email/text to arrange a suitable date and time for the home assessment to take place
     •  Once confirmed to carry out the assessment by either telephone or video
     •  A home assessment form will be provided to you for completion during the call
     •  Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join the growing team of PFSS volunteers and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Handbook for the role, induction and informal training either face to face or over the phone when starting in role. Ongoing support provided and informal update training as required.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Public transport costs reimbursed on production of tickets purchased. Mileage paid at 45p/mile.

    Experience required:Willing to travel by car/public transport to home visits; Be comfortable visiting potential foster carers in their homes; Experience of pet ownership; pleasant telephone manner, professional on home visit.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThis opportunity is home based.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

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