Volunteer
Join the MVHS Volunteer Team!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society. We rely on volunteers to complete our mission. We are looking for energetic, self-motivated, independent volunteers to help us at our facility in Burnsville. MVHS will provide you with all the training you need. The training will take a minimum of 16 hours and consist of the following:
- Orientation that will give you an introduction to MVHS and it’s mission
- Take home information with review sheets
- Lectures, hands on classes and discussion groups for every position
- Mentored shifts that will make sure you are 100% comfortable with the position you chose
We do need you to remain a volunteer for at least six months and to volunteer at MVHS at least twice a month. All positions do require a schedule. We DO NOT have opportunities for those of you needing to fulfill a community service hour requirement. You have to be at least 16 years old to volunteer at MVHS!
Our next Orientation will be on Thursday, November 20 from 6:30pm to about 7:45pm. The orientation will be held at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. For directions please click here.
If you are interested in attending this orientation, please contact Rut Newman, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager at rut@MVHSpets.org. Thank you!
There is a $30 application fee which you need to pay by check or credit card during the orientation.
We are currently accepting volunteers for the following positions:
- Adoption Counselor
- Help the public find the right pet for their family! Shifts are available Tuesday through Friday from Noon until 3pm or from 3-6pm.
- Dog Walker
- Walk our shelter dogs on our property for a 2 hour shift at least once every other week. Shifts can be scheduled anytime between 8am and 6pm Monday through Friday and 8am and 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Foster Care
Provide short term care for pregnant or special needs animals, mostly cats. - Front Desk Assistant
- Greet visitors, answer questions and help with adoptions. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9amuntil Noon, from Noon until 3pm or from 3pm until 6pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 8am until 11am.
- If you can fill one of the above positions, please come to our next orientation!
Students of the ages of 16 and 17 can volunteer as dog-walkers, rabbit socializers and at special events. Sorry, no one under 16 is allowed to volunteer at MVHS.
Are you under 16 years old or interested in Group Service Projects?
Learn about our Shelter Helper and Humane Education Programs.
