OAR thrives on the support of our amazing volunteers!
Interested in Volunteering?
NOTE
We are currently only onboarding new volunteers that can make a consistent commitment.
Volunteer Opportunity Openings:
Check out the descriptions of our current volunteer openings:
Complete sign up link (below) and our Volunteer Manager will contact you about scheduling your new volunteer orientation.
🐾 Adoption Host
Help our cats find loving homes! Adopters are a critical part of a cat’s journey at OAR. Our Adoption Host volunteers welcome adopters into our Adoption Center and introduce them to our adoptable cats. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy interacting with both cats and people!
🗓 Shifts available:
Sundays: 12:00–3:00PM
⏱ Commitment: 3 hours per shift
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy welcoming and connecting with adopters, visitors, and fellow volunteers
✅ Confident showing adopters around the Adoption Center and introducing them to our adoptable cats
✅ Able to answer questions and help adopters feel supported in the adoption process (training provided)
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Cat Care–Adoption Center
Help OAR provide excellent care for our cats while they await adoption!
Our Cat Care volunteers play a vital role in keeping our cats safe, healthy, and comfortable during their time at the Adoption Center. From refreshing food and water to maintaining clean spaces, this team makes a daily difference for our cats. You will volunteer alongside the same supportive team of dedicated Cat Care volunteers each Monday.
🗓 Shifts available:
Mondays, 9:00AM–11:00AM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, and refreshing food/water bowls
✅ Can comfortably bend, kneel, and move light supplies
✅ Enjoy giving cats a little love and attention
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Specialist – Medical & Foster Care Center
Our Medical & Foster Care Center Specialist volunteers are often the first friendly face that greets our cats to OAR’s adoption program. These volunteers are dedicated to making the Medical and Foster Care Center a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for all of our cats.
🗓 Shifts available:
You would pick 1 consistent day from the following:
Wednesdays: 12:00PM–2:00PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours each week on your scheduled day
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy making an important difference behind the scenes for cats in our care
✅ Are comfortable with hands-on tasks like laundry, dishes, sweeping, and disinfecting
✅ Can easily bend, lift, and move light supplies
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Age 18+
Ready to get started? Click below to fill out our volunteer sign-up form!
*Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate in OAR’s volunteer program.
Opportunities for volunteers ages 16–17 are limited but will be noted in the descriptions above.
