H.A.R.T. Volunteer Opportunities  

All volunteers are required to attend a one hour training session

Afternoon Assistant: Job Description:  To assistant staff as needed, do laundry, greet the public during open hours.

Duties include: 

• Greet the public and assist them as needed

• Keep the laundry done

• Assist the staff when they need help

• Make sure things are tidy in front offices

Qualifications:

• Attend the one hour general training session

• Attend a one hour special training to become familiar with HART’s  policies and procedures

• Be pleasant and caring

• Be able to work without direct supervision

• Be dependable for showing up to work when scheduled

Dog walkers/companions:  Job Description:  Walk dogs between the hours of 11:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Duties include:

• Walking dogs in compliance with HART training techniques

• Exercising dogs in the outdoor kennels

• Playing with puppies indoors

• Spending quality time with the dogs

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years old to do this job independently

• Ages 11-15 need to have an adult with them at all times

• Attend the one hour general training session

• Attend the special dog walking training session

• Need to be familiar with dog behaviors

• Need to be respectful of kennel staff and work under their supervision

Cat Cuddlers: Job Description: Spend quality time with the cats

Duties would include:

Taking cats out of the cages and socializing  them

• Brushing cats

• Playing with cats

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years old to do this job independently

• Ages 11-15 need to have an adult with them at all times

• Attend the one hour general training session

• Attend cat workshops when they are held

• Need to be familiar with cat behaviors

• Be respectful of staff and work under their supervision

Drivers:  “Roadside Rescue”  Job Description:  Transport animals to other rescue groups

Duties would include:

• Driving animals to other rescue groups

• The destination usually is St. Cloud but could include the Twin Cities

• You would be using the HART vehicle

Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota driver license

• Clean driving record

• Attend the one hour general training session

• Be flexible on time.  Sometimes you may be asked to drive with short notice

• Have good people skills

• Be able to listen to a lot of barking in the van

Foster Home: Job Description: Taking animals into your home for foster care

If you are interested in this position Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you regarding the details

On-call Volunteers: Job Descriptions: To be on call and able to help when and where you were needed - e.g: special cleaning days, special events held in the community, fundraisers, special  onetime projects

Ready to volunteer?

Volunteer Opportunities!

New volunteers must attend the HART Volunteer Training Introduction before you can work in the shelter

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