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 FOSTER TEAM MEMBER
Join our Dog Foster Team and be a part of the bridge that connects newly arriving rescue dogs to the start of a brand-new life in a safe and secure Foster home. This is an important step on a dog’s journey to finding their new, forever home.
- Track and maintain data related to foster dogs.
- Provide assistance with dog placement into foster homes.
- Grow the foster program by reviewing applications and assisting with onboarding new fosters!
- Provide post placement support and resources to foster families!
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.
Phone Team
Ready to be the welcoming voice of BFPA? Join the Phone Team and be a vital point of contact for our organization.
Phone team members are vital positions that ensure inquiries from the public are handled promptly and professionally.
Key functions include:
- Regularly check and return voicemails.
- Provide general information about BFPA and other community resources.
- Direct inquiries to the appropriate volunteer team.
Expected time commitment is 3-4 hours a month.
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.