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Volunteer at
The Bond Between
We are always looking for people who can help us save the lives of more dogs and cats. If you love animals and would like to help out in ways other than fostering, please read below to learn about volunteer opportunities.
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How do I become a volunteer at The BB?
First, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. This is sent to our Volunteer Manager. Your application is reviewed, and you will be sent some additional information about our organization. You will be required to complete a Volunteer Agreement online as well.
Some volunteer opportunities will include required training before duties can be performed. Once approved, you will be contacted by our Volunteer Coordinator for various tasks through our weekly volunteer email.
It is up to you how much you volunteer! We have activities going on throughout the week that need volunteer support. Your choices listed on the volunteer application will determine what emails you receive from us. You can always be added or removed from various lists if your interests change. To change your preferences, please fill out this form.
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We welcome all who would like to give their time to The Bond Between and want to ensure all volunteers have a positive experience. Our volunteer positions vary in expectations and demands. For the safety of our volunteers, staff and animals, we request that a supervisor is provided if a person with a physical or intellectual disability would like to volunteer. For questions regarding this policy, please reach out to us on our contact form.
Volunteer Opportunities
Pet Food Shelf Volunteer
Our pet food shelf is located at The Bond Between Minneapolis location. As a food shelf volunteer, you help new and returning clients shop for food and supplies for their pets. Volunteers also stock shelves, intake and sort donations, and keep the food shelf clean and organized. Volunteer shifts are 3 hours on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. A volunteer orientation is required and held weekly.Volunteers are also needed around the community to pick up donations and make deliveries of pet food to community partners.
Visit our volunteer portal for more info!
Intake Volunteer
Animal intake takes place at our Minnetonka office. As an Intake Volunteer, you help with animals arriving at The Bond Between. This position includes but is not limited to the following: filling foster supply requests, setting up crates and kennel runs, getting dogs from the transport van and into their designated crate or kennel run, making sure dogs get to photography and vetting in the specified order as noted by the Intake Manager, making sure all dogs have their vetting bag as given by the Vetting Manager or Paperwork Specialist, taking dogs out to our "potty area", cleaning dogs off as needed, cleaning crates, kennel runs, and the transport van, laundry, dishes, sweeping and mopping at the end of the shift. We also leave room for lots of kisses and selfies!
Intake occurs a couple of times each week, typically on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. The usual time required is around 5-6 hours and volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Please note that you may be working with some dogs that weigh over 100 lbs.
Visit our volunteer portal for more info!
Rescue Support Volunteer
Office hours take place at our Minnetonka office. As a Rescue Support Volunteer, you will be present at the office as a resource to people who visit us. Visitors often arrive to drop off donations, pick up their foster animal, or ask for supplies for their foster animal. We prefer people commit to a block of time to be able to perform on the same day and time each week. During this time your shift may include cleaning and organizing the office, doing laundry, helping with donation drop-offs, letting out the dogs, and caring for the cats in condos. There are always plenty of activities to work on while at the office! Office-hour shifts are 2-4 hours. Volunteers aged 16 can assist with office hours, and ages 18+ can volunteer alone.
Let Out Volunteer
Let Outs take place at our Minnetonka office. Let Out Volunteers are responsible for caring for the animals in the office at specific times throughout the day. Let Out responsibilities include taking dogs out for potty and a walk, giving dogs and cats food, water, and any necessary medications, and cleaning up the kennel and condo areas when needed. Let out times vary, but 10-15 minute walks per dog are preferred.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Event Transport Volunteer
These opportunities are available in various locations across the Twin Cities. As an Event Transport Volunteer, you attend adoption events and handle a dog or cat during the event on behalf of their foster who is unable to attend. Adoption events last two hours, so a 2.5 – 3 hour time commitment is expected to include pick up and drop off. To see all of our events and needs, please find each event here. Volunteers ages 12+ can volunteer with a parent/guardian, and ages 18+ can volunteer alone.
Transport Volunteer
Transports are available in various locations in the Twin Cities. As a Transport Volunteer, you help us by transporting animals primarily for intake. This would be primarily on the weekend but can sometimes occur during the week as well. Transports can be anywhere in the Twin Cities, so times vary depending on location. You can also help by providing transport of an animal from their foster home to vet appointments, or from various locations in the Twin Cities to our office. Volunteers ages 12+ can volunteer with a parent/guardian, and ages 18+ can volunteer alone.
Community/Fundraiser Event Volunteer
Events take place in various locations in the Twin Cities. As a Community/Fundraiser Event Volunteer, you attend community events on behalf of The BB and support in whatever way is needed. You may sell items, answer questions, or oversee a kissing booth with some pups! These events include 5K races, craft fairs or other local events to help raise money and awareness for the rescue. To see all of our events and needs, please find each event here. Volunteers ages 12+ can volunteer with a parent/guardian, and ages 18+ can volunteer alone.
Visit our volunteer portal for more info!
Community Animal Visits Volunteer
Our Community Animal Visits program offers companion pet visits to Minnesota assisted living communities and other facilities. Our goal is to provide both humans and animals with comfort, socialization, and companionship. Volunteers bring their personal animals, including dogs (both large and small) and cats, to participate in the visits. Each animal and its handler receives training with The Bond Between staff in order to make the experience both enjoyable and safe. If you are interested in participating in this program please fill out this form.
Puppy Party Volunteer
These opportunities are available in various locations across the Twin Cities. As a Puppy Party Volunteer, you attend different events and help guests cuddle puppies. Duties include animal clean up, set up and take down for the party, and transporting supplies and/or puppies. Puppy Parties last 90 minutes, so a 2 – 3 hour time commitment is expected including driving. Please note volunteers aged 12-16 can volunteer with a parent/guardian (both need to be trained), and ages 17+ can volunteer alone!