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Published 9/13/25 3:01PM

Kitty Caretaking

Young-Williams Animal Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Knoxville, TN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Three times a month (about three two-hour shifts = 6 hours a month)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cost:
    Fee Required: $35
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Part A - Video Orientation and Part B - Group In-Person Training
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Kitty Caretaking

    Our Kitty Caretaker team supports shelter staff in keeping our cats clean, happy, and healthy!

    Requirements:

    • Be at least 16 years old
    • Attend an orientation class and separate training session
    • Meet the attendance requirement:
      • Volunteer at least six (6) hours - three shifts - each month for your first three (3) months
    • Pay a one-time $35 volunteer program fee to cover the cost of your uniform and other program expenses

    Example Duties:

    • Cleaning and socializing our cats
    • Taking quality photos of cats and kittens for adoption profiles
    • Spending one-on-one time with cats to learn about their personalities
    • Assisting the foster department with the many kittens that come into our care
    • Assisting the adoptions staff with cats leaving for their forever homes
    • And much more!

    Direct Application: Young-Williams Long-Term Volunteering

    Location

    On-site

    Young-Williams Animal Center

    3201 Division Street, Knoxville, Tennessee, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    All potential volunteers must first complete the online Volunteer Application. Please note that you must be at least 16 years old to apply.

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