Calling all Volunteers
Are you looking for a way to make a difference for animals? We care for between 300 and 400 cats and dogs per year and we couldn’t do it without our compassionate and dedicated volunteers.
It isn’t just about animals - it’s about people helping animals.
The Bulverde Area Humane Society is looking for a number of adults or students to help out at the shelter. If you would like to walk and socialize dogs, work with cats or help with adoption events, consider being a volunteer. Volunteers provide care for our animals as well as advocating for animals in our community, and educating others about important animal issues
We provide the training so no prior experience is required, to get started please review the Orientation & Liability information and complete the Application(s) and bring the completed forms to orientation at 10AM any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. No reservations are required. Parents/Guardians of junior volunteers must complete the adult and the Junior Volunteer Form.
FOSTER "PARENTS" in the Bulverde Area
Please contact us if you would be interested in becoming a FOSTER MOM OR DAD to a very small little pet. To volunteer to FOSTER baby animals you must be able to bottle feed them every 2 to 3 hours day and night. This is critical for the first two weeks. Normally by the time the animal is 3 weeks old, feeding times can be eliminated during the night. Arrangements can be made to share times with the foster families in order to give everyone a little break.
You can help
The Bulverde Area Humane Society is a non-profit organization. Although fundraisers help a lot, we are almost always in need of food, time, money, or other contributions. We are also more than happy to discuss and be part of any fundraisers or receivers for charity events. Below are areas in which individuals or organizations can be of help.
Food Contributions
Here at the shelter we are very fortunate that HEB Grocery Store is one of our Corporate Supporters. They support us by donating the majority of the food that our animals need. We do need food donations from the Community also. Whether you would like to do weekly/monthly donations or a one-time donation.. any contributions are greatly appreciated.
Time Contributions
There are a wide variety of things that can be done to improve the shelter or the healthcare of the animals. Whether you are a veterinarian willing to donate vaccines, or a gravel company willing to improve our main road which has practically washed away. Any donation of this kind would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
We also need all of you wonderful volunteers to help spread the word about our shelter and the great animals we have. Most of all we want you to know how much you are appreciated for everything you do!
Volunteer Positions needed
Junior Volunteer Coordinator:
Saturday commitment. Conducts orientation and training for Junior Volunteers (JVs) and supervises their activities at the shelter. Works with JV school and scout groups on shelter projects and animal care classes. Works with the community to encourage family and JV involvement at the shelter.
Adoption Event Coordinator:
Quarterterly, Saturday or a monthly Sunday commitment. Recruits handlers and transporters for the event, selects animals, and supervises the activities & adoptions at the off site events.
Assistant Shelter Manager:
Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday commitment. Oversees activities on the shelter grounds, to include: conducting new volunteer orientation, supervising animal care workers, and greeting & assisting visitors.