COME FOR THE CATS, STAY FOR THE PEOPLE
SAVING LIVES. BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Volunteers are integral to our mission and daily impact. We have a small team of staff and without our volunteers, we wouldn't be able to serve our cats and our community at the level we strive for.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Volunteers must be:
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18+ years of age
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Able to bend, squat, lift 40+ lbs, and stand for long periods of time
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Able to work independently with people and felines
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CAT CARE CREW
Hands-on care for the cats who call Paws & Claws home.
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Feeding, socializing, and caring for cats
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Cleaning free-roaming cat rooms and kennels
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Supporting daily shelter operations through dishes, laundry, and general upkeep
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Opportunities to assist with basic handling, such as weighing and nail trimming
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SHELTER AMBASSADOR
People-facing support for guests, adopters, and the community.
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Welcoming and assisting guests during Cuddle Cat hours or Adoption Events
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Keeping room binders up to date with resident cats
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Answering general questions about Paws and Claws
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Assisting with shelter upkeep and cleanliness
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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
CAT WELLNESS
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Assisting with cat intake
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Weighing onsite cats
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Completing nail trims
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Taking care of cats in isolation
If you're interested, these opportunities will become available after you become a Paws and Claws volunteer and complete the required training for each specific opportunity.
AUCTION COMMITTEE
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Coming up with a list of diverse auction offerings
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Reaching out to businesses, organizations and corporations to secure items
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Assisting with organization, auction table layout, and logistics
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If you're interested, fill out this form.
If you’re interested in one of the roles below, email volunteer@pawsandclawscatrescue.org to learn more.
Don't see an opportunity that suits you? Have an idea? Email us!
PHOTOGRAPHER
TRANSPORT
EVENT HOST
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
GRAPHIC DESIGN
1
Submit Application
Create an account and complete the volunteer application. This helps us learn more about you and understand your interests.
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Attend Orientation
All volunteers begin with an onsite orientation, which includes a 15-minute tour and a 30-minute online training.
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Attend Your First Shift
You’ll be paired with a volunteer mentor who will walk you through the shift and answer questions.
Questions or want to learn more?
Email volunteer@pawsandclawscatrescue.org
THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
While many volunteers come to Paws and Claws for the cats, they stay for the people. Volunteering with Paws and Claws gives you the chance to meet people who share a passion for animal welfare, take part in events like potlucks and socials, and be part of a supportive group united by a love of cats.
Your time here makes a real difference, not just for the cats, but for the community you’ll help build.
We’d love for you to join us in saving lives and building community! Apply now!
