Employment and Volunteering

Staff/Employment: 

Shelter Manager: Payton Tiell

Adoption Coordinator: Riley Bails

Lead Kennel Tech: Haley Davis

MAHS currently has 4 part time, morning shift kennel technicians. Morning kennel technicians are responsible for morning feeding, caring for MAHS residents, and cleaning cat and dog kennels.

MAHS currently has 3 part time, afternoon shift kennel technicians. Afternoon kennel technicians are responsible for evening feeding, caring for MAHS residents, walking dogs, tidying public areas in the shelter, and cleaning kennels as needed. 

MAHS is always accepting applications for kennel technicians. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have reliable transportation, and must be able to work in an ever-changing, fast paced environment. 

Volunteering: 

MAHS is always accepting new volunteers and encourages anyone with a little bit of spare time to stop out at the shelter to visit with our residents! Volunteering is a very rewarding experience for you and the cats and dogs at MAHS. 

MAHS volunteers must be 15 years of age or older in order to volunteer alone; any person under 18 years old, must have a signed liability waiver by a parent or guardian. Younger children may come with a parent/guardian, but may be restricted to limited activities.

Marion Area Humane Society Volunteer Manual 

Once you have fully read through the volunteer manual, please sign and date the Acceptance of the Marion Area Humane Society Volunteer Manual and Non-Disclosure Agreement and our liability waiver. 

https://mahspets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-MAHS-Volunteer-Manual-3.pdf

Marion Area Humane Society Volunteer Liability Waiver

https://mahspets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MAHS-Volunteer-Liability-Form-3-1.pdf

Available Volunteer Duties 
      • Dog Walking
      • Photography
      • Bathing/Grooming
      • Basic Cleaning
      • Landscaping
      • Attending Public Events 

Become a Board Member: 

Our board is responsible for establishing, reviewing, and updating (as necessary) the general policies of the Marion Area Humane Society; reviewing and responding to compliments and complaints of the shelter; ensuring adequate malpractice and liability insurance protection for its governing body, shelter, and shelter staff; and regularly attending board meetings to oversee financials.
Our board meets, at minimum, on the second Thursday of each month.