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 client centered, 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 18 years of age.
Time Commitment & Availabili