What could be better than volunteering your time to love on some kitties?
Furry Friends is powered by a dedicated community of more than 200 volunteers who open their hearts to cats that have been abandoned, abused, or forgotten. Each year, we help thousands of cats find safety and care, and we simply could not do this without the compassion and commitment of our volunteers.
We are always looking for new team members who want to make a difference for cats in need. Our greatest needs are for Halfway House Assistants and Foster Volunteers, but there are many other ways to get involved and support our mission.
Below, you’ll find information about the wide range of volunteer roles that help sustain the important work we do at Furry Friends. If you see an opportunity that interests you, please complete our online application form to get started.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Ways to volunteer
Halfway House Assistant positions require a commitment of up to two hours per week. Volunteers must follow all established procedures and protocols and be dependable, as the cats truly rely on you for their daily care. Work includes cleaning litter boxes, washing and drying bedding, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, feeding and watering, and administering medications as directed. Shifts are available seven days a week, in either the morning or evening.
Foster parents play a critical role in our mission, enabling us to care for far more kittens and cats than we could otherwise. They provide a loving home environment for kittens or adult cats, with all supplies, food, and medical costs fully covered by Furry Friends. Foster parents also help by transporting cats, in their care, to medical appointments and adoption events. Learn more about fostering here.
Socializers commit up to two hours per week. They spend quality time with the cats in our care, helping them build the confidence and social skills they need for a successful adoption. Socializers visit the Halfway House between late morning and early evening.
Fundraising is for people who Enjoy connecting with people and sharing stories about our cats? They help us secure donations and sponsorships by contacting businesses and community groups. This role is Ideal for those comfortable making calls, sending emails, or meeting new contacts to ask for support. No sales experience required—just enthusiasm for our cause!
Event staff keep our adoption events, community outreach, and auction fundraisers running smoothly and fun for everyone. Help with setup, check-ins, guiding attendees, selling tickets or items, and chatting about our cats to boost adoptions and support.
Yardwork/Gardening Volunteer is for those who love getting your hands dirty and beautifying spaces? Assist with lawn care, garden upkeep, pruning, and seasonal landscaping at our rescue site. Flexible outdoor shifts; we have most tools available. Perfect for handy gardeners who want to support our kitties!
Transport roles involve flexible, on-call requests that can come up at any time, typically to drive our cats to or from vet appointments. We’re looking for dependable folks who are flexible with their time and enjoy making a pawsitive impact!
Office assistants keep our nonprofit humming by handling everyday admin tasks such as data entry, document scanning, and answering emails. Support our cat rescue mission with your organizational skills in a quiet, behind-the-scenes role. Flexible work from home hours is perfect for detail-oriented folks who want reliable, low-pressure volunteering!
Complete an online application and our volunteer coordinators will reach out to you!
Learn more about becoming a Foster Parent
Apply to be a volunteer
All roles except Foster
Have a skill not listed that could benefit Furry Friends?
Contact us and let’s talk!