Interested volunteers can expect a streamlined application process. Applications are open for a two-week period every other month to allow time for onboarding and training and ensure that volunteers start in groups, with tasks and staff ready to welcome them.
All new volunteers will also undergo formal cat handling and behavior training and receive a handbook detailing rules and guidelines, plus individualized training for their role.
Please note: The volunteer application is currently not accepting submissions. Please check back soon.
Volunteers are crucial to the success of Cat Care Society, providing invaluable support to our daily operations and care for cats while engaging the community. Without the help of our nearly 200 volunteers, we simply couldn’t have the impact that we do. We are so grateful for every single person who has helped us throughout our 40+ year history.
If you’re looking to give back, get involved by volunteering at your local shelter! A couple of hours a month can make a world of difference to cats in need in our community.
If you’re already a Cat Care Society volunteer, thanks! Access Vicnet here to log your time and manage schedules. Log on to your private volunteer portal here to access the volunteer manual, see important notes and download training documents and videos.
One of our most important volunteer jobs doesn’t even require you to leave your house. As a limited-admission shelter, we are restricted to helping only those cats we have the room and resources for in our shelter. Foster volunteers who open their homes to our hospice, special needs, and temporary care cats help us save even more lives. Visit the foster page to learn more and apply!