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Make a difference
— one purr at a time!

As a youth volunteer, you'll help our rescued cats and kittens feel safe, loved, and ready for their forever homes. From scooping litter (yes, it's glamorous) to playtime, crafting toys, and even helping out at fun community events, every little bit helps — and we promise the cuteness makes up for the mess. Join us for a paws-itively fun way to make a difference!

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Official School Hours NHS, IB, high school & college credit
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Direct Kitten Socialization Play, brush & enrich rescue pods
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Creative Projects & Pop-ups DIY toy-crafting & lemonade stands
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Weekend Lemonade Pop-up

+4 Service Hours

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Collecting Volunteer Hours for School?

We sign official school logs and issue customized letters of verification for National Honor Society (NHS), IB CAS, scouts, student council, and scholarship portfolios.

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What You'll Do as a Volunteer

Pick tasks that match your energy, schedule, and passions. Every role creates an immediate, loving impact on rescued lives.

High Demand 1-3 hrs / wk

Playtime & Socialization

Petting, brushing, and enriching rescued kittens & timid cats. Human touch builds trust so they get adopted into loving forever homes faster.

Direct Cat Contact pets
Craft At Home / Center Flexible

Toy Crafting & DIY

Make scratch pads, catnip kickers, cozy fleece pom-poms, and foster welcome care packages. Perfect for group art projects and self-paced hours.

Creative & Relaxing draw
Core Hero Role 2-4 hrs / wk

Sanctuary Habitat Helpers

Scooping, food & water refreshing, blanket swaps, and keeping sanctuary pods sparkling clean. Real animal rescue hands-on stewardship.

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Weekend Energy Saturdays

Pop-ups & Lemonade Stands

Youth-led weekend fundraisers, pet adoption fairs, bake sales, photography, and TikTok/Reels creation to champion our adoptable rescues.

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Do you want to be a youth volunteer? Please fill out the form below!

We welcome students, teens, and youth of all skill levels. Complete this simple intake and our volunteer coordinator will reach out within 48 hours.

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Parent / Guardian Permission Note: Volunteers under the age of 18 will receive a quick digital liability waiver for a parent or legal guardian to sign prior to attending orientation. Safety and humane animal handling come first!
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Got Questions?

Everything Youth Volunteers Want to Know

Volunteering with animal rescues should be fun, safe, and stress-free. Here are fast answers to our most common youth questions.

Need a signed school form today?

Bring your school's paper log or email your digital PDF directly to our youth coordinator during any scheduled shift.

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What should I wear to volunteer?

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Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting cat hair or a bit of litter dust on! Closed-toe shoes (sneakers) are required for safety. We also give active youth volunteers our signature team t-shirt!

How flexible is the volunteer schedule?

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Very! We understand student schedules change with exams, sports, and breaks. You can pick up weekend shifts, sign up for after-school socialization slots, or work on craft kits whenever your calendar allows.

Can my friend or sibling volunteer with me?

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Absolutely! Volunteering is even better with a buddy. Just have each person submit their own individual form so we have their emergency contacts and waivers ready.

What is the orientation process like?

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It's a quick, fun 30-minute orientation where we tour the cat rooms, demonstrate gentle handling techniques, explain our sanitation steps, and introduce you to our current whiskered sanctuary residents.
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