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 able to adopt, 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!