Foster Carer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the RSPCA Victoria foster care program. Please complete the details below to register your interest in becoming a volunteer foster carer (all fields must be completed).

Thank you for applying to become a volunteer foster carer for RSPCA Victoria. Due to the large amount of interest in the Foster Care program, it may take us a little while to contact you via email. We appreciate your patience.

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* 1. Please Enter your Contact Details

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr)

First Name *

Surname *

Address *

Suburb *

Postcode *

Phone number *

Email address *

Date of Birth *

RSPCA admin use:

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* 2. Please tell us why you are interested in becoming a foster carer.

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* 3. Have you had any previous experience providing foster care for animals?

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* 4. Please outline any skills, life experience or knowledge that you would bring to the role of volunteer foster carer.

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* 5. Which RSPCA Victoria Animal Care Centre would you like to foster through?

RSPCA Burwood East

Epping Animal Welfare Facility

RSPCA Peninsula (Pearcedale)

RSPCA Wangaratta

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* 6. Do you currently have pets at home?

Yes

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* 7. If yes-please list details

Name

Type & breed

Gender

Desexed Y/N

Age

Vaccinated Y/N

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* 8. What type of animal/s are you primarily interested in fostering? (Select all that apply)

Dogs

Puppies

Cats

Kittens

Birds

Horses

Poultry (chickens, ducks, geese)

Small animals (rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets)

Livestock (goats, sheep, cattle, pigs)

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* 9. To help determine which animals are suitable for you to foster we need to understand how much time you spend at home. What situation best describes you?

Employed full time

Employed part time

Employed on a casual basis

Working from home

Retired

Not currently employed

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* 10. What is your occupation?

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* 11. Are there any children that live at, or regularly visit your home? (Please list their ages)

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* 12. What type of fostering are you interested in? (Select all that apply)

Junior foster
Helping to nurture animals under six months old, until they are ready for adoption e.g. Caring for a mother cat
and her kittens.

Behavioural foster
Helping an animal improve on basic behavioural skills. e.g. Teaching basic manners, walking on a lead and house training.

Medical foster
Helping animals gain or lose weight or recover from illness or injury e.g. Provide care and rehabilitation within
a crate or small room.

Bequest foster
Permanent foster of an animal whose owner has passed away or can no longer care for their animal.

Long Term foster
Provide long term care for animals (foster period could be five months or more).

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* 13. Are you currently, or have you ever, previously been a volunteer for RSPCA Victoria or another organisation? If yes, please list with the name of the organisation and years of volunteering.

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* 14. Do you have access to a vehicle to pick up and drop off foster animals to your local shelter

Yes

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* 15. Do you agree to undertake RSPCA Volunteer processes that may include interviews, reference checks, orientation/training and proof of vaccination (tetanus) as applicable to the volunteer role?

Yes

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* 16. Do you agree to undertake upon request a National Police Records Check or a Working with Children Check as part of volunteering at RSPCA Victoria?

Yes

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* 17. Ensuring our volunteers are safe and supported is important to us. Your answer to the following question will help meet our mutual needs. Please advise if you have any medical/physical conditions or requirements for support that may impact tasks you perform in your volunteer role:

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* 18. Preferred time/date to attend a one on one foster orientation session and potential collection of foster animal?

Date / Time

Date

Time

AM/PM

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* 19. I have read, understood and accept the RSPCA Victoria volunteer foster carer terms and conditions. It is a requirement of being a volunteer foster carer with RSPCA Victoria that you understand and abide by these terms and conditions, please ensure you have read them carefully. Click here to view T&C

Yes