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Bideawee's Volunteer Spotlight: Lee Traxler!
Read storyBideawee's Volunteer Spotlight: Lee Traxler!
Read storyWe appreciate your interest in volunteering at Bideawee . Our mission is to create and strengthen the human-animal bond through best-in-class lifesaving and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them.
Easy! In three steps!
Step One: Complete the online application form and a 20-minute orientation.
Step Two: Complete the onboarding process, which includes submitting essential documentation to run our free background check.
Step Three: Complete the hands-on mentorship and buddy shift session that will provide you with all the experience you need to love and care for our cats and dogs before finding their forever homes.
What type of volunteer opportunities do you have?
So Many!
What days and times can I volunteer?
As days and times may vary per site, we have a fantastic volunteer app and website, MyImpact, where you can sign up for your weekly shifts, check the available opportunities, and even easily see upcoming events.
What training do volunteers receive?
Yes, they can!
In Manhattan and Westhampton, 10 to 15 years old can volunteer as a “shadow team” with an adult relative who is also a volunteer. A shadow team is trained and works as one volunteer, as they are never apart.
Can children volunteer?
Those 16 to 17 years old can independently volunteer at the Manhattan and Westhampton locations after one parent–guardian–accompanied training session.
The Wantagh Bideawee site, also known as PAWS, Prevention, and Wellness Satellite location (PAWS), is where our cats and dogs receive their first baths, get their vaccinations, and get any medical care they may need. Because of the medical nature of the operation, we ask that all applicants be 16 or older.
At the Wantagh site, due to the nature of working with isolation animals, volunteers aged 16 and 17 must provide a reference; this can be a trusted adult, coach, or teacher
Benefits of volunteering at Bideawee for minors:
Bideawee has opportunities to help enhance college applications. Please get in touch with the Bideawee Volunteer Manager at the location nearest you for more details.
The Bideawee Pet Therapy program is a way for pet lovers to share the unconditional love and companionship of their pet with the community.
To qualify for certification, you and your pet (of any kind) must fulfill the following requirements:
To become a certified pet therapy team, you must complete the following steps:
For more information, please visit https://www.bideawee.org/Pet-Therapy
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Interested in volunteering in NYC? Fill out the form below and someone will contact you with opportunity details.
WANTAGH
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Volunteer Hours
Active Volunteers
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For more information about volunteering at any of our three locations please contact:
Manhattan
Frances Glick
Volunteer Manager
[email protected]
866-262-8133
Wantagh
Stacey Fernandez
Volunteer Manager
[email protected]
866-262-8133
Westhampton
Stacey Fernandez
Volunteer Manager
[email protected]
866-262-8133