Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Would you like to be the link that connects animals in need with people who care? Carver Scott Humane Society has Adoption Advocate opportunities working with cats and dogs! This position is the first point of contact for potential adopters and requires strong communication skills and some previous experience with animals. As an Adoption Advocate you will:

Respond to adoption questionnaires Conduct telephone interviews Work closely with Adoption Coordinator to determine compatibility Meet with potential adopters Promote "Adopters Welcome" philosophy Process adoptions on electronic database

If you have the desire to help cats and dogs find their "furever" homes and can commit to a schedule that includes some Saturdays and evenings, please complete the volunteer application on our website. CSHS Volunteer Application

The Vetting Team is responsible for assisting the Animal Wellness Manager and the Vetting Supervisor.
Vetting includes:

Assist with weekly animal intakes Assist with quarterly Wellness Clinics Assist with administering and tracking age and circumstance appropriate vaccines, microchipping and HWTs

Experience as a vet tech, or other animal related profession, database proficiency (pref ShelterLuv), email access and strong interpersonal and communication skills are preferred. Please complete a volunteer application on our website: CSHS Volunteer Application

Carver Scott Humane Society Cat or Dog Foster Mentor

The foster mentors serve as the main support contact for current foster homes.  The foster mentors will assist with initial on boarding and ongoing questions related to foster animals.  The ideal volunteer candidate will be or have been an animal foster and will be familiar with basic cat and/or dog needs and behaviors.  

This is a volunteer position and requires up to 10 hours a week.

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

Comfortable working in an animal welfare setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including patience, compassion, problem solving, the ability to be professional and organized, detail-oriented, and work with diverse people from varied backgrounds. Team player with the ability to work courteously and cooperatively with volunteers and staff of CSHS, as well as the public. Ability to respond promptly to messages from foster homes, veterinary partners, and CSHS volunteers or staff, especially regarding emergency situations. Familiarity with and willingness to learn about animal care and behavior and previous experience in working with animals is desired.

If you are interested in helping animals in need, please complete the volunteer application on our website:

CSHS Volunteer Application

FOR THE LOVE OF CATS, WE NEED SOME HELP!

CSHS is still very much in need of volunteers for our Cat Care Team. We have opportunities on both the morning (7-9 am) and evening (7-9 pm) shifts, once a week.

As a member of the Cat Care Team, you'll be responsible for: 
-cleaning the cat condos (including litter boxes)
-feeding and giving water to the cats
-giving medications to cats as needed
-helping to load, switch over, and fold laundry
-sweeping/mopping floors
-and (best of all) socializing the cats!!

If you're interested and immediately available, please fill out a volunteer application:CSHS Volunteer Application

Want to VOLUNTEER but can’t commit to a schedule?

YOU can help CSHS with local transport!!

Transport Volunteers will transport cats and/or dogs for Carver Scott Humane Society (CSHS) so that they can be delivered to vet appointments and adoption events, picked up from local impounds, brought to adoption areas of our retail partners (PetSmart, Chuck & Don’s stores, etc.), dropped off at our office, or returned to their foster homes.  

Most transports are needed during the week (Monday-Friday) during the business hours of our vet or store partners or local impounds (7am-6pm).  Transports occur primarily within and around the south and west metro areas of the Twin Cities.  

CSHS Volunteer Application

As a major contributor to the Fundraising team, and interacting closely with the Volunteer Manager and Marketing Department, the Event Coordinator oversees the many events that Carver Scott Humane Society participates in.  From start to finish, the EC will be the primary contact to coordinate registration, activities, merchandise, marketing and volunteers.  Responsibilities are normally carried out with assistance from event team members.

Consults with Executive Director to establish the annual list of events Works with team to establish budget and goals of each event Develops process for implementation of events Registers CSHS in all events Obtains permits, if applicable Communicates details of event to Marketing, Social Media and Volunteer departments Arranges for food, if applicable, working with local vendors for donations Coordinates activities, if applicable

Come help Carver Scott Humane Society by volunteering at the front desk of the Cat Adoption Center in downtown Chaska! The Cat Adoption Center is a major hub for volunteers, fosters and our Cat Care Team.

This position greets visitors, answers the phone, accepts donations, socializes with the cats, assists the Cat Care Team and works on various office projects. The office shift is generally 4 hours, once a week. 

"Connecting animals in need with people who care."

CSHS Volunteer Application