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 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.
DOG ADOPTION EVENT COORDINATOR ASSISTANT
Help BFPA bring our community together by assisting with the planning and coordination of adoption and fundraising events.
This volunteer role involves working with local businesses, vendors, and community partners, while collaborating with our fundraising team to create successful events that support our mission. The time commitment is approximately four hours per month, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys community engagement, event planning, and helping animals find loving homes. It is not required to attend events, as this position will assist the main Dog Adoption Event Coordinator in planning events.
Auction Collection and Transport
We need a reliable, committed and organized volunteer to help with the collection, storage, labeling and transport of auction items starting now through the auction period.
Responsibilities would include:
- Living reasonably close to Waverly Place (Tryon Rd & Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary) and having access to an SUV to transport donated items
- Attend fundraising team meetings (usually first Thursday of the month, 7:30–8:30pm) from May–September since auction logistics are discussed
- Assist with picking up donated items from around the Triangle (art, dog beds, gift cards, puzzles, toys, etc.) and storing them in a conditioned space
- Taking multiple, clear photos (we’ll share examples) and uploading them to our Google Drive
MUST BE AVAILABLE Sept 8–13 for the following:
- Group and label auction items with winners’ names by Sept 11 (auction ends Sept 7; we will provide a list of winners for the items)
- Has a gmail account so google sheets for auction tracking can be accessed.
- Deliver items to the pick-up location (usually Waverly Place – Hollywood Feed and/or Triangle Wine) on Sept 12 around noon (exact time TBD)
- Ideally help other volunteers with auction pick-up on Sept 12 (usually 1–3pm), take leftover items home, and return them Sept 13 around noon. We can have other volunteers work the pick-up on Sunday.
This is our 6th annual auction and our collections volunteers play a key role in ensuring the auction is a success by making the pick up of winning items an easy process.
This is a critical and time-sensitive role that requires a firm commitment.
Dog pet sitter
A BFPA Pet Sitter steps in to care for a BFPA foster dog when their primary foster needs to be away. Pet sitters welcome dogs into their home, keep familiar routines, reinforce gentle manners, and share thoughtful updates with the rescue team. By offering calm, consistent care, our pet sitters help each dog feel safe, supported, and understood during their foster’s time away.
FOSTER (Dog or Cat)
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.