Minnesota Valley Humane Society

The Minnesota Valley Humane Society has been serving people and animals since 1981. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Burnsville.

Our mission is to prevent and alleviate animal suffering through adoption, education, and community outreach; to support the enforcement of animal welfare laws; and to strengthen the human/animal bond.

A few of our volunteer opportunities:

Dog Walkers

Help make our dogs more adoptable. Spend time with the dogs walking, grooming, playing, training, etc. 6-8 hours of training required

Front Desk/Reception

Greet visitors,answer phones and assist potential adopters. 8-10 hours of training required

Animal Adoption Counselors

Greet visitors and help them choose the correct pet for them. You can choose to counsel for dogs, cats, or rabbits. 10-15 hours of training required

Surrender Area

Accept animals from the public and help staff with grooming and exams. 15-20 hours of training required
What it's like to work at the Surrender Desk.

Education

Conduct tours of the shelter to school and community groups and visit various locations to conduct educatinal programs. 8-12 hours of training required

Pet Visitation

Visit nursing homes with your own well-behaved pet. Your pet will need to be evaluated to enter this program. 5-8 hours of training required

MVHS Ambassador

Represent MVHS at pet supply stores, community events and local businesses. Your well-behaved pet may also be invited to join this program. 5-8 hours of training required

Class Assistant

Be a class assistant for Canine U and Pet Parent classes. Greet students and register them for class. Also help the instructor as needed. 6-8 hours of training required

Office Help

Assist with data entry, filing, bulk mail, and general office tasks. 3-5 hours of training required

Transportation

Help with our pre-adoption sterilization program by transporting animals to and from vet offices. Or, pick-up pet supplies from local stores and/or drop-off pet supplies at local food shelves. 5-8 hours of training required

Foster Care

Provide short term care for pregnant or special needs animals. 3-8 hours of training required