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Foster Coordinator Application Form
Toronto Cat Rescue has no main shelter; the majority of our cats are homed in over 500 foster homes. Foster coordinators ensure that both cats and their caregivers receive the support they need throughout their length of stay in the foster program.
This role requires daily monitoring of your email. It is often time-consuming and sometimes stressful. It will take up to a year to fully grasp the multi-faceted demands of this integral role. The effort is great, but the difference you will make in the lives of hundreds of cats is well worth it.
Help Us Make a Difference!
Name and Address
Name
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First
Last
Current Address
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Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code
Phone
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Email
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General information
Current TCR role (if applicable)
This role is busiest during the evenings and weekends. Bearing that in mind, are you able to commit 2-3 hours per day to this role?
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Why do you want to be a foster Coordinator?
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Experience
Are you confident using the Google Workspace suite at a high level? Especially Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Gmail?
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Yes
No
Please indicate which of the following you have experience with:
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Undersocialized and fearful cats
Queens/Nursing kittens
Kittens -- No queen
Feral kittens
Shy cats/kittens
Medicating cats/kittens
None of the above
Can you describe your experience and training in working with cats, including your knowledge of medical issues and behavioral challenges, and explain how these experiences have prepared you to take on the role of Foster Coordinator?
Foster Coordinators frequently handle situations and emotions of foster parents worried about cat health issues.
How confident are you in your ability to de-escalate situations and manage individuals’ emotions, and can you share a specific example from your previous work where you successfully did so?
How would you support a foster parent in managing their emotions and de-escalating a situation while addressing their concerns about their foster cat’s health or readiness for adoption, especially if they believe the cat isn’t ready despite assessments showing otherwise?
Organizational
Foster Coordinators often have to deal with a high volume of email inquiries and demanding situations which need immediate attention.
How do you stay organized and manage a high volume of email inquiries while prioritizing urgent situations and ensuring all required follow-ups are completed on time?
