Pet Care at Harriet's Haven for Pets (remote)

Role SummaryThe volunteers for Harriets Haven for Pets will assist with a variety of tasks that keep Harriets 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 Tubmans shelter for victims/survivors of relationship violence. The Shelter and Harriets Haven are located at Tubman East in Maplewood.Impact & BenefitsHelp ensure victim-survivors never have to choose between their own safety and their pets wellbeing.Assist in meeting the needs of pets while their humans are living in shelter.Position ResponsibilitiesAssist with keeping Harriets Haven for Pets clean and organizedAttend to the basic needs of dogs and cats, including food, water, attention, and exerciseCreate a positive environment for individuals and families visiting and caring for their petsBuild positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents, staff, and petsOpenly communicate with supervisors, shelter team, and fellow volunteersAssist with other tasks that support Harriets Haven for Pets as needed Position QualificationsExperience in and willingness to care for both cats and dogsOrganized, friendly, reliable, hardworking, and non-judgmentalAbility to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgmentUnderstand and work from Tubmans set of values and philosophical approaches, including client centered, trauma-informed and strength-based careAbility to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionAbility to lift 30 poundsMinimum of 16 years of ageTime Commitment & AvailabilityOne 2-hour shift each week with a minimum commitment of 9 months preferredSupervision & TrainingAttend portions of Tubmans orie