THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering at Baypath Humane Society.  Baypath’s volunteers are the heart of our organization.

Baypath provides shelter for dogs and cats 365 days a year.  Our staff and volunteers work together, forming a vital team that is essential to carrying out our mission….. “to establish and maintain an animal shelter and associated procedures which promote the health, care and adoption of these animals”…..

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our volunteer positions accommodate a broad diversity of interests, skills and schedules.  Below is a short list of current opportunities.  (For a complete list see the Volunteer Application).

Dog Walking: Dogs Lovers can take a leisurely walk with one of our dogs down our tree lined street.  Volunteers who want more of a challenge can work with our Volunteer Coordinator learning to make the dogs more adoptable.

Cat Socializing: Cats Lovers can engage a kitten in some frisky play exercise with our basket of toys let an older cat enjoy your lap or groom a cat of any age.

General Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping and dusting of all the general areas of the shelter.  If you have allergies to cleaning products this might not be the job for you.

Laundry: Clean laundry is an essential part of a clean and healthy shelter.  Laundry is done all day long every day it is a job that you can integrate into your other tasks.  Throw a load in before walking a dog or playing with a cat.

Administrative/Clerical: Are you an organized person with office skills?  If so, we could use your help with our filing, coping, inventory and so much more.

General Maintenance & Repair: Handy with a hammer, screw driver or drill….we need you!  There are always small repairs that need attention.

Gardening: For those of you who just love to be outdoors digging in the dirt, we could use your green thumbs!   

Transporter We always need transport Volunteers who are willing to help us with our animal transports on an as-needed basis.   Transporting may involve bringing/retrieving our dogs or cats to/from the Vet, picking up animals at other facilities or Shelter supply pick-ups.

Foster Care: Our Foster Care Volunteers are so important to the dogs and cats.  We need Volunteers who can open their home to Baypath animals who may require special care (health reasons), are too young (kittens and puppies) or who may become too stressed to be in a shelter environment.

…..and so much more

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Recommended Age:  The recommended minimum age for volunteers is seventeen years.  Volunteers under the age of seventeen will be considered if a parent or guardian is accompanying them.

Volunteer Roles:  Prior experience is not required to volunteer.  Some of our volunteering opportunities require moderate physical exercise, so please be sure you understand and are comfortable with the physical aspects of the role you select.

Scheduling & Commitment:  Baypath has three different categories for your volunteer commitment.

1)     Scheduled – Individuals must be available a minimum of one hour per week, the same day and time each week. Dog/Cat Care requires a minimum of two hours per shift.

2)     Floater – Individuals who can not commit to a specific set schedule but are available for various days and times during the week or month.

3)     On-Call – Individuals who can fill in for our scheduled volunteers when they are not available.

Paperwork & Orientation: A completed Volunteer Application must be submitted for review.  All new volunteers are required to attend Volunteer Orientation.  Anyone interested in dog walking and socializing must complete the Dog Handling Seminar.

Get Started:  Volunteer Application

Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

Jennifer Piner

Baypath Volunteer Coordinator

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Phone:  508-625-0083