Harriet’s Haven for Pets Volunteer

Position & Responsibilities
Role Summary
The volunteers for Harriet’s Haven for Pets will assist with a variety of tasks that keep Harriet’s Haven organized and running smoothly. Volunteers will provide a positive environment for dogs and cats as well as for the individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of relationship violence. The Shelter and Harriet’s Haven are located at Tubman East in Maplewood.

Impact & Benefits

• Help ensure victim-survivors never have to choose between their own safety and their pet’s wellbeing.
• Assist in meeting the needs of pets while their humans are living in shelter.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping Harriet’s Haven for Pets clean and organized
• Attend to the basic needs of dogs and cats, including food, water, attention, and exercise
• Create a positive environment for individuals and families visiting and caring for their pets
• Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents, staff, and pets
• Openly communicate with supervisors, shelter team, and fellow volunteers
• Assist with other tasks that support Harriet’s Haven for Pets as needed
  

Qualifications & Expectations
Position Qualifications

• Experience in and willingness to care for both cats and dogs
• Organized, friendly, reliable, hardworking, and non-judgmental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment
• Understand and work from Tubman’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including clientcentered, trauma-informed and strength-based care
• Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Minimum of 16 years of age

Time Commitment & Availability

• One 2-hour shift each week with a minimum commitment of 9 months preferred

Supervision & Training

• Attend portions of Tubman’s orientation and training series
• Supervised by the Manager of Harriet’s Haven