Healing Haven Dog Crew

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Using policies and procedures established by Fur Ever Home Rescue, Healing Haven Dog Crew volunteers will assist with the care, feeding, socialization, training and enrichment activities of the foster dogs in the care of Fur Ever Home Rescue and housed at the Healing Haven facility located in Zimmerman, MN. Volunteers will also assist with basic maintenance and cleaning of the building and associated facilities

Volunteers must be willing to:

- Complete Fur Ever Home Rescue’s screening and mentoring program

- Have their own transportation

- Be able to keep an established schedule

- Commit to one to at least one 4 hour shift of volunteer time per week or month (Sun-Sat)

- Work both independently and with others

- Work in a safe manner

- Be able to keep information of a confidential nature in the strictest confidence

- Be willing to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain

- Be willing to interact with dogs of varying size and temperament

- Report on daily activities using the Healing Haven's online message board on facebook

- Report any problems to Fur Ever Home Rescue as they present

- Review message board and on-site white boards for updates on dogs and dog needs

- Be able to lift 50 pounds

- Attend group meetings and workshops

- Have open and honest communication skills

- Mentor new handlers as appropriate

The ideal candidate will have previous similar experience, be able to follow instructions on how to safely handle each dog on the property & be dog savvy - meaning, able to think quickly & act appropriately in changing situations while handling dogs.