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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. At this time most available shifts are MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 9AM AND 6PM.

If you are interested in becoming a MVHS volunteer, please contact Rut Newman, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager at 952-894-5000 ext. 31 or at Rut@MVHSpets.org.

There is a $30 application fee which you can pay by check or credit card.

We are currently accepting volunteers for the following positions:

Education

Like kids? We need you! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in representing MVHS as an outreach Ambassador--giving tours to youth groups and visit schools to teach humane education. Tours and visits generally last 45 minutes. A training session will be provided to prepare you to enlighten the pet owners of tomorrow! Curriculum includes pet care, animal safety, and the role of MVHS. Days/Times vary.

Dog Walkers

Help make our dogs more adoptable. Spend time with the dogs walking, grooming, playing, training, etc. Days/Times vary.

Front Desk/Reception

Greet visitors,answer phones and assist potential adopters. Days/Times vary.

Animal Adoption Counselors

Greet visitors and help them choose the correct pet for them. You can choose to counsel for dogs or cats. Weekdays only.

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. Evenings or Saturday mornings.

Foster Care

Provide short term care for pregnant or special needs animals.

Gardening

We need help keeping our grounds looking pretty!! If you have a green thumb or just like to work out in the open, this is the position for you! If you know of a garden club that would like to take on a project please give them our contact info!

If you can fill one of the above postions, please contact Rut Newman, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager at 952-894-5000 ext. 31 or at Rut@MVHSpets.org

Students of the ages of 16 and 17 are eligible to become MVHS volunteers! Students can volunteer as dog-walkers, rabbit sozializers 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. (pdf version)

Please support MVHS -- Visit our Opportunities for Giving page to learn more or donate online at

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Minnesota Valley Humane Society
1313 East Highway 13, Burnsville MN 55337
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Telephone: 952-894-5000
http://www.MVHSpets.org/ --

We are open six days a week: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. We are closed on Mondays.

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