Current Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age for insurance reasons.
BFPA is an all-volunteer organization and we could not exist without the volunteer efforts of professionals, college students, pet parents, and community members like you. BFPA is an all-foster home network meaning we have no facility, so volunteering does not always mean regular direct contact with animals, but every volunteer role is vital to helping our animals find their forever families.
We are typically most in need of volunteers who have leadership, planning and organizational skills to help with the run the ‘business’ part of the organization over time. These roles are so critical to our success and yet, often the ones that are hardest to fill, because everyone wants to volunteer with the animals, but these roles are very much FOR the animals.
Please see below for our current volunteer opportunities. For more information, please contact our Director of Volunteers.
Cat Cage Cleaning Attendants
We need volunteers to help clean cat cages (scoop litter, shake out bedding, refill water and food); provide basic information to potential adopters; and snuggle BFPA kitties at the Petsmart at Cary Crossroads. Volunteers will sign up for a one-hour weeknight or weekend shift once or twice a month, ideally for a 6 month or more commitment. Training will be provided.
Cat Laundry and Dishes Cleaner
We are looking for volunteers to help ensure we have clean cat blankets, toys, and dishes every week at the Cat Adoption Center in Petsmart in Cary (Walnut St – Crossroads). You simply pick up the dirties on Sunday, take it all home and launder/clean it that week and drop it off the following Sunday. We currently need someone for the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month but this may be flexible.
Key functions include:
- Pick up dirty cat cage items on Sunday at 4pm or later (but before closing).
- Launder (wash and dry) cat blankets and toys (~4 loads depending on washer size); wash the cat dishes (dishwasher is fine).
- Drop off clean items no later than 2pm the following Sunday.
- Ideally for a 6 month+ commitment
This is an easy, non time-consuming role but the timeframes for pick up and especially drop off, are time sensitive and not flexible, however we can work around occasional travel/vacation plans.
EVENT HOSTS
Do you love furry friends and want to make a difference? We’re seeking passionate volunteers to be Event Hosts at our pet adoption events, held at welcoming businesses like pet stores. These events allow the public to meet our adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about BFPA.
Your responsibilities will include
- Setting up a welcoming display table with informative materials.
- Welcoming fosters and their adorable adoptable companions
- Greeting the public with a warm smile and answering questions about BFPA and the adoption process.
- Sharing your experience with the Events Coordinator to help us improve future events.
The Events Coordinator schedules the events, so you can choose shifts that fit your busy life.
Director of VOLUNTEERS (BOD position)
BFPA is a fully-volunteer organization. Finding, recruiting and retaining volunteers is key to our success. We are looking for a Director of Volunteers to join our Board of Directors. Responsibilities include:
- Recruitment communications
- Determining events for recruiting opportunities
- Screening process
- Defining ways to keep volunteers engaged in between events
- Recognition of volunteers
- Working with the board (BOD) to recruit volunteers for the BOD and its committees
FOSTER
There are no more important volunteers to our rescue group than those who open their homes to our animals. These wonderful souls give these formerly abused or abandoned cats and dogs love, gentle care, and a safe haven, something most of them have never known. If you would like more details on what it takes to be a cat or dog foster, go to Foster an Animal.