MHF Volunteer Code

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Volunteering at the Middleburg Humane Foundation requires certain skills and abilities.

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Essential capabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of MHF.

• Willing to work as part of a team.

• Have a professional appearance and a positive attitude.

• Willing to learn and use Volgistics, our online volunteer scheduling system.

• Able to take instructions and follow safety protocols.

• Able to work with cleaning chemicals.

• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch unassisted.

 

Specific Volunteer roles may have additional requirements.​​

 

Available Volunteer Responsibilities  

 

FRONT DESK

Welcome visitors, guide them through the initial sign-in process and personally ensure clients are directed to the appropriate resource or staff member for their needs. This position greets everyone in a timely and welcoming manner, thanks everyone for coming to MHF, and encourages them to come back when leaving. This is a crucial front-facing role to ensure our visitors feel welcomed and appreciated. We go out of our way to help people and remove barriers to provide assistance. It is our goal for every client to have a positive experience. You will also assist with answering the phone, filing and distributing items from the Pet Pantry, and performing general office duties. It does not have to be a full day. We appreciate any help during business hours, especially on Saturdays. 

 

SHELTER CHORES​

Help with all aspects of keeping our facility in tip-top shape. This includes but is not limited to laundry, kitten room clean-up (wash bowls,  clean out litter boxes, straighten and tidy kitten room and cat lounge), dog kennel clean-up and hose-down, washing bowls, tidying kennels, and swapping out toys. 

 

DOG WALKER

Helps with miscellaneous care duties at the shelter, including cleaning, laundry, and dishes; helps maintain the play yards; cleans and organizes; preps food for Pet Pantry; and other duties. Requires handling soiled items. Indoor and outdoor opportunities. ​Canine companion walk, train, spend one-on-one time with, and play with all types of dogs. Learn to work on behavior modification plans with certain dogs. Even take dogs on excursions or our Volunteer's favorite, “snout and about.” *Must complete Canine 101 Handling Skills to become a Canine Companion. A 1-hour training lesson counts as volunteer hours!​

 

Cat TLC

Provide human companionship, interactive playtime, and socialization to help each cat cope with shelter stress and the disruption of their daily routines. *Must complete Housekeeping and General Volunteer Orientation. A 1-hour training lesson counts as volunteer hours! ​Events Represent MHF at fundraising special events and community events offsite by handling adoptable animals and assisting with event tasks.  Weekend and Evening hours. Volunteer opportunities are available to those ages 16 and older. Ages 5-15 may volunteer with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Guardians must also complete requisite training.