BFP Volunteer Orientation

Welcome to Beagle Freedom Project! Please review the following information before completing your volunteer application.

Our Mission and Work

Beagle Freedom Project helps animals suffering in captivity and gives them a chance at freedom. BFP combines rescue work with advocacy aimed at reforming and ending abusive institutions, including animal testing. Our work extends beyond beagles and beyond Oklahoma.

Ways to Volunteer

Volunteers may support events and tabling, approved remote projects, transportation, or on-site activities at Freedom Fields in Oklahoma. Event and tabling volunteers educate attendees about BFP and animal testing, share approved materials, and help with approved event needs.

Respect and Representing BFP

Treat staff, fellow volunteers, and the public with kindness and respect. Be professional and welcoming, follow staff direction and site rules, and use approved BFP information. If you do not know an answer, refer the question to the appropriate BFP staff member. Do not speak to the media on BFP's behalf without authorization.

Confidentiality

Keep sensitive information about BFP's animals, operations, and people private. This includes internal information and personal information about donors, adopters, volunteers, employees, and others. Use information and materials only for your approved assignment, and do not share confidential information publicly or with unauthorized people.

Attendance and Communication

If you cannot attend a scheduled shift, notify the Volunteer Manager or designated BFP staff member as soon as possible. When possible, provide at least 24 hours' notice. Use Better Impact for volunteer communications whenever possible. For an assignment issue requiring prompt attention, use the contact method provided for that assignment.

Safety and Animal Care

Never volunteer under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Weapons are not permitted at BFP activities. Follow staff-provided safety and animal-handling instructions. Interact with animals only within your approved assignment, avoid restricted areas, and do not perform tasks you have not been trained or approved to perform. Report injuries, animal concerns, safety issues, and incidents to BFP staff promptly.

Training and Approval

General volunteer orientation is part of this application. Additional training, documentation, or approval may be required before performing specific assignments. Tabling Training may be required for an event. Transportation requires BFP transport approval. Freedom Fields Orientation is required for on-site activities that call for it. General orientation alone does not authorize every role.

Better Impact and Volunteer Hours

BFP uses Better Impact for volunteer communications, training records, scheduling, assignments, and hours tracking whenever possible. Keep your profile and contact information current. Review assignment details before volunteering and record your actual volunteer hours as instructed.

Returning After Time Away

If you have not volunteered for six months or more, BFP may require you to retake relevant training modules before volunteering again. Confirm any outstanding requirements with BFP staff before accepting an assignment.

Volunteer Orientation Knowledge Review

Please review these important reminders before acknowledging your orientation. The correct answers are provided for your reference. You do not need to submit quiz answers.

1. What is Beagle Freedom Project's mission?

Answer: To help animals suffering in captivity and give them a chance at freedom.

2. What best describes BFP's work?

Answer: BFP combines rescue work with advocacy aimed at reforming and ending abusive institutions, including animal testing.

3. What is a common responsibility of an event tabling volunteer?

Answer: Educating attendees about BFP and animal testing using approved materials.

4. How should volunteers treat staff, fellow volunteers, and the public?

Answer: With kindness, respect, and professionalism.

5. What information must remain confidential?

Answer: Sensitive information about BFP's animals, operations, donors, adopters, volunteers, employees, and others.

6. What should you do if you cannot attend a scheduled shift?

Answer: Notify the Volunteer Manager or designated BFP staff member as soon as possible, providing at least 24 hours' notice when possible.

7. What are BFP's rules regarding intoxication and weapons?

Answer: Never volunteer under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Weapons are not permitted at BFP activities.

8. What must you complete before performing role-specific volunteer work?

Answer: Any required training, documentation, and BFP approval for that assignment.

9. What may BFP require if you haven't volunteered for six months or more?

Answer: Retaking relevant training modules before returning to volunteer activities.