Join our Volunteer Program!

Our organization could not exist without volunteers; they are a huge part of what keeps us moving forward! As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the assistance of caring and hard-working volunteers in all of our programs, and are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of that. We look forward to introducing you BDAR and to the ways in which you can help us grow.

Our program isn’t able to support court mandated community service at this time. If you would like a recommendation for animal related community service please give us a call at 307-514-4024!

Interested in fostering? Find more information here!

Volunteers are required to:

• Submit an online application

• Attend an orientation session

• If under 18:

  • 16-17 year olds – provide a parent waiver after youth and parent/guardian have attended volunteer orientation

  • 12-15 year olds - a parent or guardian is required to stay with you during your volunteer shift

• Attend additional training sessions as required by BDAR

• Treat animals in our care with kindness and concern for their welfare

• Represent themselves and BDAR in a professional manner and treat clients, staff, and other volunteers with respect

Volunteer orientation and application is currently paused while we move to a new system. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can email amira@bdar.org and she will get you more information.

Volunteer Orientation is paused until January

We are moving to a new volunteer system and need time to input existing data. Thank you for your understanding.

Volunteer orientation is mandatory before you can volunteer for BDAR. You will receive an email containing a link to register for a volunteer orientation session after you submit your application. At orientation, we go over the goals and policies of the organization, as well as explaining volunteer opportunities.

There is a nonrefundable registration fee which will guarantee you a spot at volunteer orientation. If you are volunteering as a family, you will only need to pay one reservation fee but will only receive one volunteer t-shirt. The reservation fee schedule is as follows:

• Youth (16-17) $20

• Students w/id $20

• Seniors (60+) $20

• All others $30

Note that the registration fee funds BDAR programs, so if you are able to reserve a spot at the higher fee we appreciate the additional support. Orientation sessions are scheduled 1-2 months in advance. You will receive a link to register for orientation after you submit a volunteer application.

A reservation is required to attend volunteer orientation. No spots will be available for walk-in attendees. Please fill out the volunteer application, and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you as soon as possible.