Become an SVAS Volunteer Today!

Perhaps you were not looking for a furry companion but what if we told you that our furry friends will love you unconditionally even if you just pay them a quick visit. Perhaps you don’t want to make a commitment to adopt an animal but you can surely pay them a visit in our shelter.
That’s right! Just a visit goes a long way in promoting a stronger and compassionate community!

Although we are a small shelter, together with your help, we can make our shelter stronger by promoting humane treatment of abused, neglected, or homeless animals. That’s why, even if you’re not interested in adopting, it would be a real honor for us to have you as a volunteer and take part with us in: ending animal homelessness, providing quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and leading the way in promoting humane values.

So become an SVAS volunteer today! Come to have fun, make a lasting difference and help make SVAS the #1 resource for all things pet-related!

Get Involved Today! 

The SVAS welcomes volunteers with varied expertise and experience. We are looking for volunteers who are committed, caring, and would like to truly make a difference in the lives of animals. By joining our team of volunteers, you can help us provide the resources and support necessary to build lifelong relationships between people and pets.

Volunteers at the SVAS must be at least 12 years of age. Children under 12 can volunteer; however, due to safety reasons, we require them to be chaperoned by parents or guardians.

Here's How to Get Started

Attend a mandatory one-hour volunteer orientation—held every Saturday at 3:00 p.m.. This is the time to learn our policies, procedures and programs and gain a true understanding of how many ways your time helps us accomplish our valuable mission.

To sign up for the next volunteer orientation, please call Susan at 701.839.6770. You can also download the volunteer application and e-mail or bring it with you when you come for orientation. 

Come join the fun and make a difference at the Souris Valley Animal Shelter!

 

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Emily

Emily is a 9 year old 3rd grader. She loves animals of all kinds and comes to the Animal Shelter frequently to volunteer. She is also a Girl Scout who likes playing soccer and volleyball. When she grows up, she aspires to be a vet. She owns 2 cats, Charlotte and Wilbur and a dog named Paige.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lori

Lori is a speech therapist who works for the Minot Public Schools. She loves animals passionately and frequents the SVAS to volunteer as a Girl's Scout Leader. During her spare time she loves scrapbooking and cardmaking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raif Kempf

Raif began volunteering at the Animal Shelter a couple months ago and has turned into quite the handy man for us! What began as an opportunity to walk dogs and socialize with cats has turned into odd jobs such as putting cat trees together, repairing a broken vacuum, removing ice and a variety of other odd jobs that our small staff just doesn’t seem to have the time to always do. He has been more than willing to help us any time we ask with hesitation.

He is originally from Sycamore, Ohio and is currently serving in the 791st MSFS (security forces squadron) at the Minot AFB and has been stationed here for 4 of his 4 ½ years in the military. He recently received his SCUBA certification and enjoys watching movies when we don’t have him working here at the shelter!

Raif truly has been wonderful to have around…..not only for our furry friends but also to us with his willingness to lend a hand. We cannot thank him enough for the hours he volunteers here. Kudos to you Raif!!!

Ron Smith

Ron is originally from Normal, Illinois. He joined the Air Force in 1980 and now resides in Minot North Dakota after retiring from the Air Force. He was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base La. and Guam (US Territory). He is a father of two boys and currently works for the railroad (BNSF) as a yardmaster. When not volunteering at the Animal Shelter he is an active sports official for basketball, football and softball. He is the softball Deputy Umpire and Chief for the NDASA for Minot. During his spare time he enjoys riding bike, swimming, and golfing in the summer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tessia Samuelson

Tessia is ten years old. She has a four year old brother. When she grows up she aspires of being a teacher or a singer. She likes playing basketball with friends. She dreams of owning a dog one day and wants to name it Willow. She goes to school at Sunnyside Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Debertin.

 

Victoria Hawkins

Victoria is ten years old. She goes to school at Sunnyside Elementary. Her teacher is Mrs. Debertin. She has four dogs and a lizard. Her dad, stepmom, and baby brother live in Pennsylvania. She visits them every summer. She loves playing the Cello and Basketball with friends. When she grows up, she aspires to be a veterinarian or a fashion designer. She loves dogs!!

 

 

 

 

 

John Zimmerman

John was born in Sogel, Germany. His father being in the military (army), grew up living in different parts of Europe and the United States. John has an aquarium in his apartment. His hobbies are playing video games, surfing the internet, collecting cards, and reading comic books. John has been very active in the SVAS since 1996.

 

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