Responsibilities

• Daily care for rescued kittens, which includes but is not limited to feeding, providing fresh and accessible water, ensuring litter box(es) are well maintained and clean, and socializing foster kittens in your care through play and affection: Please note at times care for neonatal kittens may require extensive, long hours, with care every 2 - 3 hours. This ensures they are getting the appropriate nutrients, toileting (neonatal kittens require assistance with this), and gaining weight appropriately. RCR is grateful to have an informed and well-versed volunteer, who will assist with providing training prior to acceptance.

• Assist with training and supervising registered Neonatal Foster Home Volunteers

• Ensure neonatal foster homes have the appropriate supplies to get started and continue to have as such along their journey, in collaboration with the Supply Coordinator

• Receive, review, and respond to relevant emails from RCR volunteers and the public in a timely manner

• Commit to providing reports to Foster Home Management Lead, so RCR’s database can be kept up to date and accurately reflect kittens under RCR’s care

• Other responsibilities as directed by Board of Directors

Time Commitments

• Commitment varies depending on placements in your home. As placements of rescued cats can range from a few weeks to upwards of six months, depending on the needs of the kittens and adoption activity. Adoption activity tends to be cyclical, and can decline and increase different times of the year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Age requirement of 18+ is a must, along with a valid license and reliable transportation

• Commitment to RCR’s mission and a love of animals

• Ability to work well alone or collaboratively as a team player

• Organized and excellent time management skills

• Expertise knowledge of neonatal kittens with/without their mom and how to care for them properly, and successfully transition kittens from their mom

• Knowledge of common cat illnesses and signs of illnesses, and when immediate medical attention is required, awareness of basic kitten/cat care such as when and how much to feed kittens, litter box maintenance, kitten proofing a home, etc. would be an asset, but a willingness to learn would suffice if all other requirements are met.

• Access to phone/computer/internet/email is a requirement, as you will be provided an RCR email address, which is the primary means of communication

• Past experience in an animal related career is a strong asset