K9 Kare Team volunteers commit to one shift per week for 6 months to supervise dogs during play and socialization at the training center. Both weekend and weeknight shifts are available.

Puppy Raisers welcome a service dog in-training into their home, providing love, guidance, and early training. They teach basic cues, take the dog in public, and submit weekly reports on the dog's behavior.

Help collect and distribute gently used or new school supplies for students of all ages. Volunteers will assist in organizing donations and preparing them for distribution.

Assist in the operation of a monthly food pantry that provides supplemental nutrition to immigrants and other community members in need. Volunteers will help organize and distribute non-perishable food items.

Done-In-A-Day volunteers participate in single-day projects such as events, fence building, painting, and kennel maintenance. This opportunity is ideal for groups wanting to make a meaningful impact without a long-term commitment.

Participate in organizing and managing a clothes and shoes drive. Volunteers will assist in collecting, sorting, and distributing donated items to those in need.

Provide transportation for animals to vet appointments from the shelter or foster homes. Ensure safe and timely transport of animals.

Assist in organizing and volunteering at events such as wine tastings, petting zoos, and spaghetti dinners to enrich the community and raise funds for the shelter.

Share posts on social media to help promote the shelter's activities and events. Engage with the community online to raise awareness and support for the shelter.

Assist with fixing odds and ends around the shelter, such as securing shelves and platforms. Ideal for individuals handy with tools and able to lend their expertise.

A Health and Welfare Attendant is responsible for feeding the animals and cleaning cages, litter, and floors. Once these tasks become routine, other responsibilities such as medicating animals may be added.

Assist with organizing and managing adoption events, including setting up, interacting with potential adopters, and ensuring the safety and well-being of animals during the event. Volunteers should have good interpersonal skills and a passion for animal welfare.

Help clean and enhance Island 828 to promote its use by paddlers. Volunteers will clean sandy beach areas and former campsites, focusing on cleaning up makeshift fire pits and installing new fire rings.

Participate in a pilot project to support pollinators in Pool 2 by planting native seed mixes. This project aims to raise awareness of environmental issues such as riverbank and island erosion and sedimentation.

Take photos or videos around Burnsville to capture the essence of the community. These visual materials will be used to enhance the historical archive and online presence.

Engage with the community by liking or sharing Burnsville Historical Society's postings on Facebook. Help spread the word about Burnsville's rich history and foster community engagement.

Interview individuals with stories about Burnsville to capture personal histories and enrich the community's historical narrative. This role involves reaching out to community members and conducting interviews.

Learn to use scanners to digitize photos and documents for the Burnsville Historical Archive. This role is crucial for preserving historical materials and making them accessible online.

Write articles for the Burnsville Wiki to document and share the community's history. This role involves researching historical materials and crafting engaging articles for the website.

Publicity volunteers are responsible for communicating with groups, working with promotions, and gathering/administering surveys during the production.