The following classes are open ONLY to volunteers who have already been accepted as volunteers and have gone through the volunteer orientation process, including receiving their photo volunteer badge.
Training beyond orientation is optional, but volunteers of all experience levels are encouraged to attend!

Dog Handling LIVE For volunteers who have gone through the Volunteer Orientation/Dog Handling 101 but would like some hands-on exposure and training in a group atmosphere, LIVE at the shelter! Hands-on training is provided by friendly MaxFund Volunteer Mentors who want to see you succeed as a volunteer, and who all want more dogs to get walked on a regular basis! Classes will begin in front of the shelter by the marble "Paws Fur Love" wall, and are offered on the following recurring schedule (subject to change, please check back here for any schedule changes or notices): 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of every month at 10am 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of every month at noon

Cat Handling LIVE For volunteers who have gone through the Volunteer Orientation/Cat Handling 101 but would like some hands-on exposure to the cats at the shelter without a formal one-on-one mentoring session! Classes are provided by friendly MaxFund Volunteer Mentors who want to see you succeed and to see the cats get all the socialization, exercise, love and affection they desire! Classes will begin in the Incoming Cat Room in the shelter (across the hall from the kitchen/near the small dog room), and are offered on the following recurring schedule (subject to change, please check back here for any schedule changes or notices): 1st and 3rd Sunday at noon (For July, 1st Sunday session will actually be Saturday July 3rd)