The SBPA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. We need volunteers who are sincerely interested in helping animals and who are able to make a commitment to volunteer a minimum of three to four hours per month, for at least six months per year.  However if you will be in town for only a short time and would like to help, please let us know.  There is always something to do.

The following is a sample list of some of the ways you can help. Please consider the number of hours you can provide each month.

Community Education

Speak at fundraising and other community events about the SBPA, the humane treatment of animals and the need to spay/neuter all pets.

Time commitment varies from two to three hours per month.

Experience requirements none. Public speaking or educational background is helpful.

Childhood Education

Speak to elementary level school children on the proper care and feeding of animals stressing the need for spay/neuter of all pets.  Age appropriate materials will be provided. 

Time commitment varies from two to three hours per month.

Experience requirements include fluency in Spanish; public speaking or educational background would also be helpful.

Fundraising/Special Events

Help in planning and participate in our various fundraisers and special events, such as book and calendar sales, bake sales, chili cook-off, fashion shows and off-site adoption events.

Training includes orientation, monthly meetings, and training specific to event. Most of the experience required is learned while volunteering time.

Time commitment varies.

Grant Writing

Research new opportunities for grants, write and submit existing grants.

Training includes attending monthly meetings as necessary, and requires experienced grant writers.

Time commitment varies.

Newsletter Creation

Help write articles, plan layouts, take photos and publish the newsletter.

The newsletter updates the community about the activities of the SBPA.

No training required, although previous newsletter publishing experience is helpful.

Time commitment as necessary to research, write and publish the newsletter monthly from November through April.

Newsletter Distribution

Compile data for address labels and prepare newsletters for delivery locally and in the U.S.

Training includes orientation and on-site training.

Time commitment is three hours per month.

Trapper

Trap feral animals in need of spay/neuter to be returned to their habitat and to rescue animals in dire need.

Training includes orientation and training specific to duties.

Time commitment varies as needed.

Thank-You Card Writer

Help us thank our supporters by sending notes of appreciation.

Time commitment varies.

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Assist visiting vets and vet techs with animals at the clinics. Duties to include: reception/admission, post surgery care, transporting animals, and other duties as needed.

Training includes clinic orientation and on-site training.

Time commitment varies with clinic schedule between 12 and 24 hours for the duration of each multi-day clinic.

Board Member

Help make important decisions regarding the SBPA.

Requirements include FM-3 (Mexican non-immigrant documentation), leadership skills, creative thinking and enthusiasm.

Time commitment includes several hours attending the annual board meeting.