Humane Society of Goodhue County

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Humane Society of Goodhue County, Inc., 1213 Brick Ave, Red Wing, MN 55066 (651) 388-5286

E-mail: info@goodhuecountyhumanesociety.org

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There are a lot of ways in which you can help the Humane Society as a volunteer!

We are currently seeking volunteers who are willing to come in on a scheduled basis to help out in the shelter. For more information, please attend an orientation session.

If you have a special area of interest that you don’t see listed below, please contact us.

E-mail us at volunteer@goodhuecountyhumanesociety.org

We look forward to working with you!!!

Volunteer Needs

· Dog Walking – Our dogs love, and need, a chance to stretch their legs on a nice long walk.

· Animal Care – All our animals need some TLC from time to time. This includes bathing, grooming, and socializing.

· Cleaning – There are many things to clean in the Humane Society including kennels, dishes, floors, windows, laundry, etc.

· Office/Clerical Work – You can assist us with filing paperwork, entering information into the computer and answering phones.

· Reception/Customer Service – Be the first friendly face our customers see or voice they hear! Your job is to welcome and assist customers and answer phones.

· Building and Grounds Maintenance – Like most homes or businesses, there is an endless to-do list of building and grounds maintenance for the shelter. Outside, we need help mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, gardening, and shoveling snow. Indoors, we have the need for carpentry, electrical, and other skills from time to time.

· Assisting with Fundraising Events – Pulling off a successful fundraiser takes many people but can be well worth it for the money we bring in to help keep the shelter running. With a variety of fundraising projects, you can help in a variety of different ways from the planning stages through to working an actual event.

· Assisting with the Newsletter – We publish, print, and mail two newsletters each year. You can help by writing features for the newsletter, or folding, labeling and stamping finished newsletters.

· Grant Writing – Grants are another great source of income for the Humane Society. We need people skilled in this area to help us bring in funds.

Volunteer Orientations

If you would like to volunteer, please attend one of our volunteer orientation sessions.

During your orientation you will be given a Volunteer Handbook with important information about the volunteer program and shelter policies. You’ll have a chance to take a tour of the shelter, ask any questions you may have, and find out how your talents and areas of interest can be put to good use at the humane society.

Orientation sessions are typically held the first Friday of each month from 4-5pm, and the third Saturday of each month from 10am-11am.

Please contact the shelter or e-mail the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@goodhuecountyhumanesociety.org to sign-up for an orientation session or arrange for an alternate time.

Upcoming orientation dates & times:

Friday 1/8/10 (4-5 pm), Saturday 1/16/10 (10-11am),

Thursday 2/11/10 (4-5 pm), Saturday 2/20/10 (10-11 am),

Thursday 3/11/10 (4-5 pm)

Saturday 4/17/10 (10-11 am)

Friday 5/14/10 (4-5 pm), Saturday 5/22/10 (10-11 am)

Volunteer Qualifications

All volunteers must...

· Have a completed volunteer application and release form on file.

· Be 16 years of age, or accompanied by an adult.

· Be able to follow instructions.

· Have genuine concern, compassion, understanding, and respect for animals.

· Be dependable.

· Perform their volunteer tasks in accordance with Humane Society policies.

· Maintain a positive image with the public.

· Show respect for fellow volunteers/workers.

· Show respect for the facility and equipment.

· Refer any inquiries they are not able to handle to the appropriate person.