Help make a difference for the
ANIMALS OF WYOMING
Every category below is powered by volunteers. WYCAP has no paid staff; everything gets done because people donate their time, with more experienced volunteers leading each area and helping newcomers get oriented. You don't need policy experience, writing chops, or a fundraising background to get started. You simply need to be willing to pitch in where it's needed. Browse the six areas to see the kinds of projects volunteers support, then sign up below (or skip straight to the volunteer sign-up form), and we'll match you with something that fits your interests and availability.
Become a WYCAP Regional Ambassador
Ambassadors serve as WYCAP’s local face and first point of contact in their region, flagging emerging issues (cruelty cases, local ordinance changes, resource gaps), helping to staff tabling events, trainings, and workshops in their area, connecting community members to WYCAP’s statewide network and resources, and more.
1.
Policy & Advocacy
Help us monitor Wyoming legislation, regulatory proceedings, and agency activity, and help turn that intelligence into direct advocacy.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Bill Tracker — Track bills with animal welfare impact through the session, with status and WYCAP’s position
Hearing Summaries — Attend and summarize Game & Fish Commission, Animal Damage Management Board, and interim committee meetings
Candidate Questionnaire — Distribute animal welfare questions each election cycle so WYCAP can publish responses
Voting Tracker — Track legislators’ annual voting record for public and media use
Prosecutor Outreach — Write and call prosecutors as needed, urging them to pursue animal cruelty cases seriously
Official Outreach — Contact elected officials and appointees, and make public comment
2.
Research & Analysis
Help us develop the evidence base behind WYCAP’s policy positions, campaigns, and communications.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Issue Briefs — Write concise analyses of priority topics: the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty, the ordinance landscape, puppy mills, cruelty convictions
Statutory Benchmarking — Compare Wyoming statutes to neighboring states and Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) model provisions
ALDF Gap Tracker — Check Wyoming’s annual progress against the gaps ALDF identifies
3.
Fundraising
Help us sustain and grow WYCAP’s financial capacity to advance its mission.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Fundraising Events — Help plan online, statewide, or local events, each with a goal, timeline & roles
Grants Prospect Database — Assess fit of grants and funding opportunities
Grant Writing — Help us turn prospects into funded projects
4.
Communications
Join our team that produces and distributes content that informs stakeholders and builds the critical public awareness that drives action.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Social Media, Website Updates, & Quarterly Newsletter — Share WYCAP activities, legislative developments, and Wyoming animal welfare news
Media Relations — Write press releases, letters to the editor, media advisories, & pitch WYCAP leadership as expert sources
5.
Community Engagement
Help WYCAP build its public presence and cultivate relationships with allied organizations and stakeholders.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Resource & Stakeholder Map — Help maintain WYCAP’s public map of allied orgs, rescues, shelters, and community resources
Annual Tabling — Help plan and staff 5–10 community events per year, locally and/or regionally
Trainings & Workshops — Help us deliver trainings for professionals, service organizations, and/or the community on priority topics
Community Photo Contests — Contribute to WYCAP’s community photo contests featuring the animals we love
6.
Hands-On & Field Support
Get involved directly with animals and habitats, on the ground.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Foster, Rescue, & Transport — Open your home (or car) to animals in need
Community Watch — Keep an eye out for suspected abuse or neglect in your area, document what you see, and alert WYCAP or law enforcement
Conservation Field Days — Join crews for wildlife-friendly fence removal/retrofits, habitat surveys, and other hands-on conservation projects