Happy Cats is looking for Volunteers! 😻

There are no happy cats without happy volunteers! Each volunteer at our cat shelter is the soul of our organization, donating time, talent and commitment to give the cats the love and care they need. Get your kitty therapy at Happy Cats!

We love our Happy Cats volunteers! If you are interested, here are a few basic requirements:

• • • Attend an orientation
    • Pay a $10 (minimum) registration fee
    • Be 18 years old or older (teens 12-17 can volunteer with parental supervision…or help us from home)
    • Can commit to 8 hours of service per month
    • Can commit to scheduled volunteer times
    • Be able to squat, bend, twist, lift and stand for long periods while working directly with the cats
    • Be able to work independently with limited supervision (after training)

Happy Cats Haven Volunteer Positions:

• • • Cat Care Team: socializing, cleaning colonies, behavior modification for TLC cats
    • Adoption Team: help match cats with their adopters in-house or at fairs, or provide support for counselors
    • Office Team: phone & email support, mailings, cat followups, etc.
    • Events Team: assist with staffing events and representing Happy Cats to the public
    • Transportation: taking cats/kittens to vet appts and/or to adoption fairs & events
    • Donor Support Team: help nurture our donors through written, online & telephone connections
    • Marketing Team: help create graphics and promotions for online marketing (graphics experience helpful)
    • Social Media Team: assist with posting and marketing cats, events and initiatives representing Happy Cats to the public in various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
    • Web Content Team: assist with uploading cats and kittens' information to their individual profile adoption page, market events, fundraising campaigns and various initiatives in WordPress
    • Crafting Team: make beds, blankets, toys etc for the cats or other crafting projects for the shelter
    • Coffeeshop: barista (we can train) & counter help needed
    • Garden Team: help maintain our beautiful gardens
    • Building Team: help with special projects for our building
    • Medical Team: must have previous experience or be currently attending vet tech school
    • Teen Cat Corps: volunteer with parental/guardian supervision for socializing and/or play or clicker therapy
    • TNR Team: care for outside cats by becoming a Colony Manager; help trap cats for surgeries; help distribute food to needy families