YOUTH TASK FORCE

Volunteering is fun and rewarding and it’s also a great way to help homeless animals. Just a few hours every week can make a big difference. St. Hubert’s Youth Task Force consists of high school students, ages 15 to 17, who volunteer on a weekly basis in teams to support the needs of the shelter. Follow our Instagram @sthuberts.youth.task.force


Our Youth Task Force helps with…

  • Providing exercise to well-socialized dogs in the play yards

  • Socializing and providing attention to social cats in need of interaction and stimulation

  • Fundraising for specific shelter needs or the needs of source shelters

  • Writing detailed feedback notes on animal interactions

  • Taking photos of adoptable animals for social media

New members are on-boarded twice per year and are asked to commit to an assigned, 2 hour weekly shift for a period of about 5 months.  Weekday shifts are 4:00-6:00pm, and weekend shifts are 11:00am-1:00pm. The fall session runs September through mid-January and the spring session runs February through mid-June.

Prior to volunteering, participants must attend all required training sessions. Training sessions will take place in August and January.

  • Safe Interactions with Dogs

  • Safe Interactions with Cats

  • Virtual via ZOOM: Social Media, Fundraising, Animal Feedback note-writing 

REQUIRED SKILLS…

  • Energetic, positive, can-do attitude

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work well in fast paced, ever changing environment

  • Comfortable interacting with animals

  • Basic understanding of animal body language

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons with the dogs

    Spring application process has closed. Check back for fall 2026 later this spring.


    Email education@sthuberts.org for questions.