VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers play a vital role in helping to end pet homelessness at The Haven. Each volunteer position has a role 
description that explains the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the position. Volunteer positions include scheduling, training, and physical requirements. Our goal is to ensure volunteers have a clear and concise resource to be used as a guide for volunteer performance and to help meet the expectations of the position.
Current Haven Volunteer Open Positions:
SHIFTS (Canine Enrichment Specialist):
Mondays 8a-10a, 1p-3p
Thursdays, 10a-12p, 1p-3p
Fridays, 10a-12p, 1p-3p
SHIFTS (Dog Walking and Socialization):
Mondays 8a-10a, 10a-12p, 1p-3p
Tuesdays, 1p-3p
Thursdays, 8a-10a, 10a-12p, 1p-3p
Fridays, 8a-10a, 10a-12p, 1p-3p
SHIFTS: Ongoing. Foster can elect to foster a cat or dog for two-four weeks or longer. The Haven provides all necessary supplies.
SHIFTS (Haven Animal Transporter):
Mondays 8a-9a, 2p-3p
Tuesdays, 8a-9a, 2p-3p
Thursdays, 8a-9a, 2p-3p
Fridays, 8a-9a, 2p-3p
Housekeeper Turndown Assistant
SHIFTS (Housekeeper Turndown Assistant):
Mondays 2p-4p
Tuesdays, 2p-4p
Fridays, 2p-4p
Please be sure to:
1) click on the volunteer position and read the job descriptions for each current volunteer opening mentioned above,
2) make sure you are available for one of the shifts before completing the form below. Completed forms for individuals who cannot fill the current openings and recurring shifts will not be followed up. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
If you need community service, do not complete the form. Call 251-929-7402 and leave a voice mail message with your full name, telephone number, and reason for your request to complete your community service at The Haven.
THE HAVEN VOLUNTEERS MUST…
• Be at least 16 years of age. If you are younger than 16, other ways exist to help animals. Give us a call at 251-929-7402 for more information.
• Attend The Haven’s Volunteer Open House. These are conducted at The Haven.
• Volunteer 2 to 4 hours a week (excludes annual fundraising events like Mystic Mutts of Revelry).
• Attend any required volunteer orientations for training.
• Understand and fulfill all responsibilities of their role independently.
• Read and comprehend The Haven’s policies and procedures and follow the agency’s rules and guidelines.
• Be able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, customers, vendors, and supporters.
• Volunteers are required to pay $10 for their t-shirts which must be worn while volunteering.
• Have and maintain a positive attitude.
PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM BELOW UNLESS YOU CAN VOLUNTEER FOR AT LEAST ONE OF THE CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPENINGS ON A RECURRING BASIS/SHIFT MENTIONED ABOVE AND CAN ATTEND THE VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE AND TRAINING.