MHS Has a Urgent Need to Fill the Following Volunteer Roles
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The Michigan Humane Society has a flexible volunteer program with many volunteer opportunities. While all of our volunteer positions are critical and directly help animals, below is a list of volunteer positions that need urgent assistance.

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Dog Walkers Urgently Needed Location: Sterling Heights, MI The Michigan Humane Society is in urgent need of additional volunteers to assist as weekly Dog Walkers at our partnership program with Petco in Sterling Heights (13701 Lakeside Circle Sterling Heights, MI 48313). Volunteers in this role walk homeless dogs outside; teach dogs their name; engage dogs in natural activities such as sniffing, exploring, playing and interacting with people; and assist with keeping animal living and walking quarters clean. Volunteers in this role must be over the age of 18, must be able to commit to a once a week schedule (same time, same day each week), have internet access, and have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, walk, read and write without any additional assistance. The following shifts are available: Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or Monday-Saturday  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Those who are comfortable with walking large and small dogs outside in various elements (heat, rain, etc.) for a four month commitment are invited to attend a special Dog Walking Orientation on Thursday, June 27 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  at the Michigan Humane Society partnership program in Sterling Heights (13701 Lakeside Circle Sterling Heights, MI 48313). Sign up for the Dog Walking Orientation here. Note:  Please bring a copy of your resume with you to this orientation (if you do not have a resume then a brief letter that includes your professional experience/talents/hobbies will suffice).  This is required information that we get from all of our volunteers.  This information is critical to us in placing our volunteers in a volunteer role that is best suited for them.