Volunteer
This month's Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Satzinger!
Read storyThis month's Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Satzinger!
Read storyThank you for your interest in helping dogs and cats in need. Unfortunately, we have temporarily paused the recruitment of new volunteers in accordance with Covid-19 safety measures. Please submit your info below and we will be in touch when we begin accepting new applications. We look forward to welcoming you to the Bideawee volunteer family in the near future.
Volunteer Hours
Active Volunteers
Pet Therapy Pairs
Based on the Bideawee location and the role that you are looking to fill, volunteer hours vary. Bideawee works with all volunteers to find opportunities that allow people to participate within the confines of their busy schedules. Please contact the Bideawee Volunteer Coordinator at the Bideawee location closest to you to get additional information on the posted volunteer positions.
Every Bideawee volunteer participates in an orientation and training program. All new volunteers are matched with a “mentor” who is usually a staff member or an experienced volunteer. The mentor answers questions, helps new volunteers get acclimated to Bideawee, and offers support and assistance throughout their volunteer shift.
Bideawee requires that all volunteers that will be working directly with animals be 16 years or older (18 in Wantagh). However, those younger than 16 may volunteer when accompanied by a relative at our Manhattan and Westhampton sites. Bideawee has opportunities that can satisfy school community service requirements and help enhance college applications. Please contact a Bideawee Volunteer Coordinator at the Bideawee 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 those in need. Pet Therapy teams undergo a variety of training and evaluations before receiving assignments to visit individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and various other institutions.
There are five basic requirements that all applicants must satisfy to become a working Bideawee Pet Therapy team as follows:
For more information, please visit https://www.bideawee.org/Pet-Therapy
For more information about volunteering at any of our three locations please contact:
Manhattan
212-271-2984
Wantagh
866-262-8133
Westhampton
631-684-0079