All volunteers who join our team, including fosters, are screened and trained to help us maintain high standards of transparency and accountability. Completing training is considered an aspect of volunteering and this time is recorded as volunteer hours.
Many BC SPCA foster animals need special care. They might feel scared, have health problems, or need help with behaviour.
Even if you have cared for animals before, every foster animal is different. The questions we ask help us understand your experience and match you with an animal that needs you. Our training helps you provide the same level of care these animals would get from staff or volunteers in our animal centres or with experienced fosters.