Painted Bismarck neighbors volunteering together, packing groceries, planting flowers and walking a shelter dog.

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Central Dakota Humane Society

Help shelter pets through animal enrichment, foster care, events or special projects.

How you can help

Central Dakota Humane Society serves the Bismarck–Mandan area from its Mandan shelter. The volunteer page separates recurring animal-enrichment roles from events and projects called as needed. Review those differences before applying, especially if you are looking for a shorter commitment or a role suitable for a younger volunteer.

PetsVolunteer program

Central Dakota Humane Society

Mandan and Bismarck–Mandan

Help shelter pets through animal enrichment, foster care, events or special projects.

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Apply for cat or dog Critter Companion work, kitten fostering, fundraising events or special projects such as pet-food distribution and administrative tasks.

Start a conversation

Volunteer CoordinatorShelter volunteer applications

volunteers@cdhs.net

Ways to help Website

Before you go & sources

Critter Companion roles have age, orientation and service commitments. Cat roles start at 13 with accompaniment rules; dog roles start at 16 with a valid driver’s license. Review the full requirements.

Web sources checked October 9, 2026. Not confirmed by phone or email.

Source 1: cdhs.net

Before you volunteer

How do I get started?: Start with Volunteer Coordinator (Shelter volunteer applications). Use the official volunteer information or application linked above, and confirm your assignment before arriving.
Where does this organization serve?: Mandan and Bismarck–Mandan.
What should I confirm first?: Critter Companion roles have age, orientation and service commitments. Cat roles start at 13 with accompaniment rules; dog roles start at 16 with a valid driver’s license. Review the full requirements.

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