Volunteer
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.
🐾 Ringworm Recovery Specialist
Help us create a clean start for cats on the road to recovery.
Ringworm is a common (and very treatable!) condition in shelters, but recovery takes time and careful cleaning. After their twice-weekly lime sulfur dips, our ringworm cats rely on us to give them a safe, disinfected, and comfortable space to rest and continue healing.
That is where you come in.
As a Ringworm Cage Specialist, you play a key part in helping these cats recover. By refreshing their enclosures, following our disinfecting protocol, and preparing cozy, clean spaces, you directly support their health and well-being. It is detailed work, but it makes a big difference and is safe, straightforward, and incredibly rewarding
Your effort truly helps a cat heal.
🗓 Shifts available:
Mondays 11AM–1PM or Monday 12–2PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours per week on your assigned day (same day and time each week)
You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Comfortable bending, reaching, and doing light physical activity
✅ Ability to follow multistep directions and complete protocols independently
✅ Comfortable with cleaning and disinfecting cat living quarters
✅ Dry and prepare cages so they are ready with cat supplies
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Behavior Team Member
Help cats build confidence and find loving homes!
The Behavior Team is dedicated to supporting cats who benefit from extra enrichment, socialization, and trust-building. Using positive, reward-based techniques, volunteers help cats enjoy friendly, low-stress interactions with people. These efforts reduce stress, increase adoptability, and ensure every cat has the best chance to thrive while waiting for their loving home.
🗓 Shifts available:
Saturdays 12–2PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours per week on your assigned day (same day and time each week)
You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Comfortable bending, reaching, and doing light physical activity
✅ Ability to follow multistep directions and complete protocols independently
✅ Comfortable with cleaning and disinfecting cat living quarters
✅ Dry and prepare cages so they are ready with cat supplies
✅ Age 18+
🧹 Lobby Care Specialist
Help keep OAR’s Adoption Center welcoming, clean, and organized!
Lobby Care Specialists ensure every visitor’s first impression reflects the same care we show our cats. This role supports the health, safety, and comfort of both people and cats by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout shared spaces.
🗓 Shifts available: Weekly, Tuesdays 12–2 PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours every Tuesday
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy cleaning and organizing shared spaces
✅ Can bend, lift, and move light supplies or equipment
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Take pride in creating a tidy, welcoming environment for people and cats
✅ Age 16+
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.
