voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Virtual Home Assessor
with Pet Fostering Service Scotland (This is not a Fife-based organisation).Volunteer Opportunity No. VO103640 - Created/last updated: 29/07/2025
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OpportunityAbout 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.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings 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 Details This opportunity is home based. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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