Offering a wide range of engagement opportunities, we are looking for persons interested in general, dog sitting, foster training, and committee volunteer opportunities, with possible future opportunity to join the Board of Directors.

 

How can I get involved with Helping Paws?
Conveniently located in Eden Prairie, Helping Paws is currently seeking talented, community minded individuals to join our volunteer corp. Helping Paws relies on volunteers to fulfill our mission and represent us as ambassadors in the community.

More than 400 volunteers annually offer their support for the work of our dogs. While some individuals dedicate their time (ranging from 10 months to two years) to become Foster Home Trainers and train dogs, others choose to volunteer once a year during an annual event. Come join our community.

 

Why Helping Paws?
Helping Paws’ mission is to further people’s independence and quality of life through the use of assistance dogs. Our programs have transformed countless lives, offering stability, hope, and opportunities for growth and independence.

• Meaningful Impact: As a committee or board member, you’ll help guide our strategic direction.
• Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
• Skill Development: Enhance your leadership, governance, and decision-making skills. Cultivate your non-profit knowledge, deepening your contribution.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that fosters positive change in our community

 

What We’re Looking For:
We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Ideal volunteers, committee, or board candidates possess:

1. Passion: A genuine commitment to accessibility and ableism advocacy, and community well-being.
2. Expertise: Skills in areas such as dog behavior and training, healthcare, social service, finance, legal, human resources, marketing, or fundraising are welcomed.
3. Availability: Willingness to volunteer as needed, participate in monthly committee or board meetings (in-person or virtual), and contribute actively.
4. Connections: Networks within the Twin Cities community, social service, business, or philanthropic sectors.

 

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference, please submit an online General Volunteer application at https://helpingpaws.org/volunteer/. Take the first step towards making a difference and apply now!

For those interested in committee or board member opportunities, you may also submit your resume or a summary of your expertise and experience, and a brief statement of interest to helpingpaws_interest@outlook.com. Feel free to share any relevant experience, skills, or ideas you’d bring to our Fundraising, Donor Management, Marketing & PR, or Personnel committees, or to our board. Helping Paws values diversity including opportunities to enrich the diversity of the board.

Volunteer and Committee applicants undergo thorough review by Helping Paws. Board candidate applicants undergo review by the Nominations committee, considering their background, skills, and alignment with the existing board. The committee then recommends candidates for board membership. Final decisions are made by a majority vote during a duly held meeting of the board of directors.

Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in the lives of our graduates and the communities we serve. Apply today and join us in our mission.

 

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

 

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Helping Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  We are dedicated to the breeding, training and placement of assistance dogs for people who have physical disabilities and for Veterans and first responders who have PTSD.  We also provide facility dogs that are partnered with a facilitator working in a care giving, educational or courtroom setting.  The human/animal bond is the foundation of Helping Paws, and we celebrate the mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between them each day.

As a Helping Paws employee, you will enjoy knowing that you make a difference each day. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off**
• Employer matched Simple IRA plan**
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities**

Helping Paws is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.  As a part of this process, we will conduct a criminal background check on all new hires. If you want to know that you make a difference and are interested in learning more, please apply today!

Helping Paws shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, other protected classes recognized by applicable state or local law, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.