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.
Foster Supply Coordinator Assistant
Help give foster pets the comfort, care, and fresh start they deserve. The Foster Supply Coordinator Assistant serves as a reliable backup to the Foster Supply Coordinator, stepping in when supplies are needed and the coordinator is unavailable. When notified by the Intake or Foster Team, this volunteer helps gather and deliver essential items that keep our foster program running smoothly. It is a meaningful, hands-on role that directly supports animals as they begin their journey toward safety, healing, and adoption.
- Ideally live near the storage unit in Cary for easy supply pick-up.
- Have access to an SUV or a vehicle trunk large enough to carry items such as a dog crate.
- Be comfortable visiting the storage unit to collect supplies requested by foster families.
- Enjoy coordinating with fosters to arrange simple, timely delivery logistics.
SECRETARY (BOD Position)
The Secretary serves as a Board Officer, entrusted with the vital responsibility of maintaining BFPA’s corporate records. You’ll contribute to the organization’s governance and have exciting opportunities to lead or engage in projects that spark your passion.
This is a virtual role and requires strong communication and organization skills.
Key functions include:
- Compile and distribute agendas for board meetings.
- Attend monthly (virtual) board meetings and publish accurate and timely minutes.
- Maintain the official records of the corporation, including bylaws, policies, and financial reports.
- Ensure the board adheres to its bylaws and policies.
Expected time commitment is 3-4 hours a month.
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.