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

    Essential Capabilities

    Please take the time to review the Essential Capabilities required of all St. Hubert’s volunteers prior to completing an application.

    Fall 2026 application


    Email education@sthuberts.org for questions.

Throughout my weekly shifts volunteering with St. Hubert’s Youth Task Force, I’ve experienced an incredibly fulfilling and positive journey that has brought me so much peace and happiness. Working with the animals has given me valuable experience and helped me better understand their needs, emotions, and body language. I’ve formed especially strong bonds with cats like Paulie Walnuts and Toby, and dogs like Wilbur and Rufus, whose bubbly personalities and trust in me have made my volunteer work especially meaningful. Supporting and caring for them, along with the many animals I’ve worked with, has strengthened my love for animal welfare and made this experience truly unforgettable. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity not only to deepen my passion for animal care, but also to build strong connections with my peers.

—former YTF volunteer, Vivian