Baton Rouge, LA
225-341-BUNNY
225-341-2866 wendy@magichappensrescue.com

Become A Volunteer


We are always looking for new volunteers for a variety of opportunities. We occasionally send out emails, but almost always post a request on our Facebook page as well.

Whether its fostering, transporting rabbits, or helping at Care Day, there are MANY ways to utilize your talents (and even those you are waiting to develop!) here at Magic Happens. Are you great at making phone calls or networking? Try calling local business to see if they have damaged goods to donate. Totally shy? Click & print the brochure from the site and post them around town. Whether you're outgoing or prefer working alone, have a lot of time or hardly any, we can use your help!


Meredith awaits housecleaning day!

* Care Days - Every other Sunday (dates posted on the main page) we have a Care Day where we clean and sanitize all the cages, litterboxes, and food bowls, do nails trims, grooming, and socializing for the bunnies, and put everything back and give everybun fresh food, hay, treats, and toys. Anyone is welcome to come help clean and socialize the buns, even friends and family!


Meeting people and pets at Adoption Day!

* Adoption Day - MHRR holds Adoption Days every other Saturday from at the Petco on Siegen Lane, and on the first Saturday of the month in Metairie. We try to have 2-3 volunteers to not only meet adopting families, but let children pet the rabbits and talk to people about bunny care. Many times we get to meet former adopters! It's great to strike up a conversation with someone when they mention something about the litterboxes in their cages, or say "That rabbit is huge!" and point to a full grown Mini-Rex, then see an adult New Zealand!


Halo is always a hit with the kids!

* Work special events - Magic Happens does a variety events, from small outings like the classroom presentations or huge events like the LSU Vet School Open House and Pet Fest in Metairie. At these events we sometimes need a LOT of people! We need "bunny-guards" to act as bodyguards for the rabbits against children who rush the playpens, folks to help show children how to properly pet, brush, or hold the rabbits, and people who can answer questions about our rescue to visitors. Even if you haven't been with us long, there's no better way to learn than to come out and shadow someone. Sometimes we also need to fill other duties, like a photo software-savvy person to help do photo shoots. See our home page for our list of scheduled upcoming events.


Simon doesn't want attention, he demands it!

* Foster - Whether temporary or until a rabbit gets a home, fostering helps in MANY ways. It helps socialize a rabbit and help him become friendlier (especially nervous bunnies who need an experienced rabbit person to figure them out!), as well as learn his likes & dislikes for his new family. It helps ease the burden at the main foster house, and the bunny can enjoy more one-on-one time and exercise! Not to mention fostered bunnies get adopted quickly for other reasons - foster families sometimes end up adopting or have friends & family who fall in love while visiting! Visit our Foster page for more info on fostering.


Monty arrives at MHRR

* Transport - It's always such a relief to have someone offer to run an errand for you. MHRR errands can include meeting a family who is surrendering their bunny (sometimes hours away, sometimes in-town) and transporting the rabbit to its foster home, or going to pick up donated cages or hutches, especially if you've got a truck or SUV!


Lil Mister passes out a card

* Spread the Word - Our brochure is easily printed from any computer, and we need people who can print and post it at vet clinics and stores and other places where people can see that there is a need for bunny adoptions! You can also post it at your work or office, church, school, or scout meetings. No need to contact us, just print & post as you're able!


Simon works his bunny-charm

* Scout for deals - We're always on the lookout to network with local businesses to see about donations for the rabbits. Places to try could be fruit stands or grocery stores for damaged fruits & veggies (crushed, not rotten!) or hardware stores for PVC or cardboard rolls big enough for buns to hop through. The possibilities are plentiful!


Snow White looks cute for the camera

* Start your own fundraiser - If you've got a talent or craft that you enjoy as a hobby, put it to good use! We've come up with many fundraisers from collecting ink cartridges or a cafepress store. Other volunteers have done the same such as Lisa's Beads for Bunnies. The amount you donate is yours!


Most opportunities such as Care Days and events are posted on the main page. Others such as transports and fostering are usually done via email to our volunteer mailing list.

Remember - there are no specific, suggested, or expected requirements or time devotion, just a love for rabbits and their best interest in mind. If you would like to join the ranks as a MHRR volunteer, fill out our Volunteer Questionnaire and e-mail it in, or give us a call!

225-341-2866 or
wendy@magichappensrescue.com.