Volunteer Program

Volunteers are a welcome and essential part of Cat Care Society. There are volunteer opportunities in many facets of the organization.

Some things you should know:

• You must be at least 18 years of age. There is no Junior Program at this time (See Other Ways to Help).
  
  
• We do not accept applicants seeking to fulfill community or school service obligations.
  
  

What do I need to do?

• Please submit a completed volunteer application form (pdf format - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
  
  
• To request an application by mail, please call Jane Dorsey at 303-239-9680, Ext 16.
  
  
• You will be required to attend a New Volunteer Orientation (see dates below) prior to being assigned. A listing of current job openings will be provided to you at that time.
  
  
• If your schedule, interests and abilities coincide with current job openings, you will be contacted for an interview.
  
  

A Sample of volunteer jobs

• Assisting at Cajun’s Closet, Cat Care’s thrift shop
  
  
• Administrative assistance
  
  
• Foster care for cats and kittens
  
  
• Helping at fundraising events
  
  
• Visiting nursing homes with shelter cats
  
  
• Assist with adoptions
  
  
• Feeding the cats & scooping boxes
  
  

Volunteer Orientations

See the Events page for dates. All meetings are held at the shelter (lower level) from 12:30-2:30 pm (See Directions to the Shelter).

Other Ways To Help

Cat Care Society will sign paperwork verifying volunteer hours completed for students who achieve the following tasks:

• Hold an aluminum can drive, and bring cans or recycle dollars to the shelter.
  
  
• Organize and stage a bake sale and bring dollars to the shelter.
  
  
• Organize a cat food drive or party and bring to shelter.
  
  
• Distribute flyers and/or posters for shelter events to local businesses.

Fill out a volunteer application form!

PRIVACY POLICY
Cat Care Society is a private, nonprofit cat shelter.  We spend over $350 per cat during its stay with us.  We respect the privacy of our donors and we do not sell or exchange our mailing list with anyone.