Interested in joining the team?
Meet the team & Apply below!
Staff
Raeva
Shelter Manager
Adam
Assistant Manager
Collette
Office Assistant
Amanda
Social Media & Website Manager
Puppy Caregiver
Weekend Dog Caregiver
Drew
Cat Caregiver
Cat Caregiver Assistant
Kalista
Dog Caregiver
Jax
Dog Caregiver
Weekend Cat Caregiver
Interested in a career at Mission Valley Animal Shelter?
Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!
BEFORE SUBMISSION PLEASE READ:
To work at Mission Valley Animal Shelter, you MUST live in Lake County and be over 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
If a career doesn’t fit your schedule, check out our volunteer opportunities!
Join our volunteer/community service program!
Animal Shelter
Duties include: Dog walking, playing with cats, grooming animals, cleaning kennel and crate areas, laundry, or other tasks as needed (or we discover your secret talents!)
Seconds 2 Go
We had one of the first thrift stores in the Mission Valley to support our animal shelter! Volunteers assist us with organizing donations, laundry, and creating a welcoming presence in the store.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
With a staff-hours equivalent of six full-time employees, the Mission Valley Animal Shelter must rely heavily on support from a cadre of generous volunteers to carry out its life-saving mission.
Volunteering at the animal shelter has many perks:
The fulfillment that derives from helping save and care for the animals
The joy and love that the animals share with you
The relationships formed with our animal-loving staff and volunteers
The opportunity to learn about animal care, training, behavior and ownership
And much more!
Who Can Volunteer?
ALL ARE WELCOME! Almost anyone can volunteer at our shelter! So long as you are willing to help and sign a couple of waivers, we will welcome you with open arms!
KIDS
Children are welcome at the shelter, but those 16 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Dog walkers must be 18 or older.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We are happy to accommodate those needing to complete community service hours and will work closely with your supervisor(s) to address formal requirements. However, cannot accept those with a violent offense.
HOW DO I GET PLUGGED IN?
We ask those interested in helping to fill out a volunteer application and sign two waivers. This can be done at the front counter. You can also print the forms below and bring them completed with you on your first day.
We ask volunteers to contact our Shelter at (406) 883-5312 or email us at mvas@ronan.net to schedule days and/or hours!
HOW CAN I HELP?
There are many diverse ways of being involved! You can get your hands dirty, get your OCD fix in the office or you can simply get your puppy or kitten fix by playing with some animals or taking a dog for a walk. You can rest assured that whatever skills or support you bring, your help will be very appreciated by both animals and staff!
HERE ARE SOME OF THE FUN AND HELPFUL WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
Fostering animals (see separate Foster tab for more information)
Walking dogs
Washing dishes
Socializing kittens
Brushing cats and dogs
Sweeping and mopping
Scooping poop
Helping clean kennel areas
Laundry
Sanitizing crates
Shoveling snow
Mowing grass
Pulling weeds
Data entry
Glass cleaning, dusting and other facilities cleaning
Other clerical organizational tasks
Socializing special-needs dogs (experienced adults only, staff approval needed on case-by-case basis)
Various projects as needed
Helping at our Seconds2Go thrift store
Much more!
