Ushers help to keep BOF’s performances running smoothly and to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for our audiences. Plus, you can see a performance for free!
Provide A Meal (catering and/or delivery by truck for up to 250 people).
If you’re a people person, we want you! We need friendly faces to greet and assist visitors, answer the phone, and do all sorts of administrative tasks. Front Desk Receptionists need to be out-going, prompt, efficient, and responsible and have good communication skills. A sense of humor is also a benefit. Our Volunteer Coordinator and…
Regular needs include: Translate documents and provide direct interpretation in conversation. Assist at special events such as legal clinics and naturalization ceremonies. Staff information tables at social service fairs. Help organize independent fundraising events. Assist with clerical tasks and office organizing.
Each volunteer and internship opportunity is different – with its own unique set of responsibilities and therefore requiring its own mix of relevant skills and experience. Each department will provide job-specific training to the selected volunteer and/or intern. Volunteer areas include: Development, Exhibitions, Membership, Film/Performances, Museum Shop, Marketing, Collections, Guest Services, Building/Maintenance, Administration, Education, Aquarium,…
Volunteers significantly increase our capacity to keep land for all to enjoy here in the beautiful Berkshires. Whether you’d like to help keep trails looking good or build new trail, restore native habitat, assist with office related tasks, we have options for you!
Cat Room Assistants help the staff with cleaning individual cages, feeding and watering, doing laundry, washing dishes, and other tasks necessary to provide our cats with a healthy and comfortable environment. For this position, you’ll be required to perform physical activities, such as reaching and light lifting. A love of cats is a bonus! Feline…
Like kids and animals? Then this position might be a good fit for you! As part of our Humane Education program, you’ll help give shelter tours, visit schools and other local groups, and host birthday parties. This position requires that you enjoy working with kids, have good communication skills, and are patient and creative. Our…
Throughout the year, we need assistance with our onsite and offsite fundraisers and other community events. At these events, your responsibilities can range from setting up tables and/or tents to providing information to visitors and selling Berkshire Humane Society merchandise. Special Events Assistants need to be out-going and have good communications skills. Our Volunteer Coordinator…
The ideal volunteer has daytime availability, is able to commit to 30+ hours of training, can commit to at least 4 hours of serving per week and is able to commit to at least a year of volunteering. Training begins on February 22, 2021 so secure your spot now!