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.
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.