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Could you open your home to a dog and give them the chance to feel loved, while waiting for their forever home?
We’re seeking caring and compassionate people like you, who meet the following:
- Aged 21 or over
- A safe, secure, fully enclosed garden
- No children under 12
- Home for the majority of the day
Desirable:
- Live within 45 minutes of our sanctuary (NR9 4PJ) to attend vet appointments or adopter meet-and-greets
- No other animals in the home
- Experience in caring for dogs
Foster Carer Responsibilities:
- Daily Care: You will feed, walk, groom, train, and provide a loving environment for your foster dog under guidance from your foster coordinator.
- Appointments: You will bring your dog to the sanctuary for vet visits or adopter meet-and-greets. Urgent visits may be required if your foster becomes unwell.
- Stay Connected: You will keep in touch with your foster coordinator, providing updates, photos, and completing foster assessments.
- Follow Their Plan: Each dog has a tailored care program. By following it, you give your foster dog the best chance of success.
When you foster, you provide a peaceful and loving environment where a dog’s true personality can flourish, helping adopters discover who they truly are and find the family they have been waiting for. ❤️
PACT Animal Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes domestic animals and has a dedicated wildlife hospital for local wildlife.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue, a well-established and respected charity dedicated to rehoming and caring for unwanted, abandoned, and mistreated animals, is seeking a Clerk to the Board of Trustees. With centres in Dorset and Devon, the charity has been a vital part of the community for decades, offering sanctuary and second chances to animals in need.
As Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the governance of the charity by ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Board. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cause that truly makes a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute agendas and supporting documentation for Board meetings.
- Accurately record and produce comprehensive minutes of meetings.
- Maintain statutory records and ensure compliance with governance requirements.
- Provide procedural and constitutional advice to the Board.
- Liaise with the Chair to plan the annual cycle of meetings, topics/attendees and key governance activities.
- Support ad hoc governance tasks as required.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Clerk to a Board, preferably in the charity or education sector.
- Excellent organisational and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
- Based in Dorset, with the ability to attend six in-person meetings per year in Dorset and one in Devon, as well as virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams.
What We Offer
- A flexible, freelance opportunity to support a meaningful cause.
- A fixed fee of £200 per meeting, with £20/hour for additional governance support.
- The chance to work with a passionate and committed Board and leadership team.
About Margaret Green Animal Rescue
With centres including Church Knowle and Lincoln Farm in Dorset, and Wingletang in Devon, Margaret Green Animal Rescue is a registered charity (No. 1167990) that provides shelter, care, and rehoming services for cats, dogs, and other animals. The charity is committed to animal welfare and community engagement, offering boarding services and volunteer opportunities to support its mission
Please submit your CV and a covering letter