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, Saturday shift is 11:00-1:00pm and Sunday shifts are 11:00-1:00, and 3:00-5:00pm. 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


    To get started, applicants must fill out an application below. Please note that there are limited shifts available for this program during each session. Once you submit the application, you will receive an acknowledgment email and a copy of the YTF handbook to learn more about the program. After reviewing the YTF Handbook you will be asked to complete an online quiz and then contacted with further information.


    Email education@sthuberts.org for questions.

    No longer accepting applications for spring 2025. Check back for the fall 2025 application early this summer!