Volunteering is important!
The time you give is greatly appreciated by the animals & staff.
Volunteers, please sign in EVERY time you volunteer. Use the Volunteer Login Button at the top of this page.
The number of volunteers and the hours that they work helps us to secure grants to keep our program strong.
The number of volunteers and the hours that they work helps us to secure grants to keep our program strong.
Need some exercise?
Want to help animals? Become a DOG WALKER at the shelter! |
Come in and get your cat fix, and help make the cats’ stay at BENCHS better.
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A great portion of every day at RRPS is dedicated to cleaning.
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Looking for a smiley to welcome people during adoption hours and walking hours.
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Have an interest in caring for animals? Looking for volunteers to help with the process so animals can go to their furever homes.
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ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER.
A minor or vulnerable adult may be supervised and accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The parent or adult guardian is mandated to be within arm's length or closer at all times. Any failure of volunteers to conduct themselves in this manner will result in being asked to leave. A young person who wishes to walk dogs in the company of a parent or guardian will be given one dog and additional leashes. The parent or guardian must hold the leash. ORIENTATION SESSION On Walking Days at 3:15pm. All dog walkers are required to attend a session. Sign up for Dog Walker Training during orientation. Walkers are expected to commit to walking once a week for a period of at least 3 months. CHECK IN AND OUT. Please check in at the front desk. You are expected to clean up after the dog -- bags are provided. When you are finished, check out at the front desk. DOG WALKING HOURS: 7:45-9:00 am...Experienced walkers apply to director Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Please show up 15 minutes early for orientation session March 1 - October 31...3:30 pm - 6:00 pm November 1 - February 28...3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS
If you are committed to walking the shelter dogs at least six (6) times a month we encourage you to take a class that is being offered to us by a professional dog trainer. The advantage of being a certified dog walker is that you can walk the dogs during off hours. TRAINING SESSIONS Classes are being offered to our dog walk volunteers given by a professional dog trainer. Volunteer's activities are then monitored and at a later date invited to take a certification test given by our professional trainer. . UPCOMING CLASSES Let the front desk know you are interested in becoming a certified dog walker. |
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Volunteer at BENCHS to help out our feline visitors our new Adopt-A-Condo.
COMMITMENT Weekly Visits RESPONSIBILITIES Give love, clean the condo and help to reduce anxiety of the kitties. Whatever reason you have for wanting to volunteer at BENCHS, the Adopt-a-Condo program is a great one to consider for cat lovers. |
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A great portion of every day at RRPS is dedicated to cleaning.
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ReceptionistStafff the front desk during adoption hours.
Staff the front desk during dog walking hours MNSNAP: The spay/neuter mobile arrives once a month (7:30 - 9:30 a.m.) and volunteers are needed to assist with check-in. |
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Help with the intake process for new animals
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We are looking for someone to take over as editor for our monthly e-newsletter. Position requires regular communication with the Board of Directors and Shelter Manager on content, ensuring articles are submitted in a timely manner, proofing for spelling and grammatical accuracy. The editor may also be responsible for creating content.
We are also in need of writers for short e-newsletter articles. Writers may be asked to conduct interviews and do research. Ability to meet a deadline, accurate spelling and grammar is required. If you would like more information, please email Board Member Sharon |
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Yard work....Snow Removal....Flower garden upkeep
SNOW REMOVAL. Searching for a committed volunteer(s) to help with the removal of snow on our sidewalks, walking paths for the dogs and near our garage doors. Our snowblower has just been tuned up and ready for use. For further information please contact
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Our many events need posters, handouts and publicity materials.
Enter data into our programs or other computer-related projects |
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There is a continuous need for blankets, beds and toys.
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We receive kittens and puppies at the shelter that are too young to be placed up for immediate adoption. We also receive cats and dogs with minor illnesses or injuries that require temporary in-home care.
Fostering an animal can be a lot of work, but it provides much needed socialization and a greater chance of survival for the animal. If you are up to the challenge, it can be most rewarding. Before you agree to provide foster care, ask yourself these important questions: Are you able to monitor the health of the animal? Are you able to separate the foster animal from your own? Are you emotionally prepared to give up the animal at the appropriate time? Schedule an appointment with the shelter director to volunteer for foster care. |
