Get Involved

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is a volunteer-run organization. Whether you have an hour, a weekend, or a few hours a week, we could use your help!

Join Our Team

We're actively seeking regular volunteers to help with day-to-day operations. If you want to get more involved in rescue efforts, please consider volunteering for one of our coordinator or director roles when you fill out the online Volunteer Sign-Up Form.

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking Adoption Coordinators to help manage the adoption process from application to placement. This role focuses on reviewing applications, communicating with prospective adopters, and supporting thoughtful, responsible placements. Adoption Coordinators work collaboratively with one another, the Director of Operations, and the foster team to ensure clear communication and smooth transitions.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and screen adoption applications
  • Communicate with prospective adopters via email or phone
  • Conduct reference checks as needed
  • Coordinate meet-and-greet logistics with fosters
  • Support drafting or updating adoption bios
  • Ensure adoption paperwork is complete and organized
  • Maintain professional and consistent communication throughout the process

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking Foster Coordinators to help support and manage our foster network. This role focuses on onboarding new foster volunteers, coordinating placements, and providing ongoing support to ensure foster homes are well-matched and well-supported. Foster Coordinators work collaboratively with one another, the Director of Operations, and the adoption team to ensure clear communication and smooth transitions.

What You’ll Do

  • Recruit fosters and communicate with prospective and current foster volunteers
  • Assist with onboarding and orientation of new fosters
  • Coordinate foster placements based on availability and cat needs
  • Track foster capacity and availability
  • Provide ongoing support and check-ins
  • Serve as a point of contact for foster-related questions
  • Maintain organized and consistent communication across the team

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising, partnerships, and communications efforts to generate the financial and community support necessary to sustain and grow the organization. This role oversees fundraising, grants, donor stewardship, public messaging, partnerships, and volunteer recruitment initiatives to ensure the organization has the financial and community support necessary to operate and grow responsibly. This role supervises the Grants Coordinator, Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and Outreach Coordinator, and works closely with the Executive Director to align growth efforts with organizational priorities.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and guide overall fundraising strategy
  • Oversee grant research, submissions, and reporting
  • Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and donor initiatives
  • Build and maintain donor and corporate partnerships
  • Oversee social media and public messaging to support growth
  • Identify new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships
  • Guide outreach initiatives and sponsorship development

  • Support volunteer recruitment and engagement initiatives

  • Track revenue goals and partnership performance

  • Ensure consistent, professional public communication

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator to support fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship efforts. This role focuses on campaign execution, donor communications, and maintaining strong relationships with supporters. The Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with planning and executing fundraising campaigns and donation drives
  • Draft and manage donor acknowledgments and communications
  • Maintain donor records and tracking systems
  • Support recurring donor and recognition initiatives
  • Help identify potential donor prospects and partnership opportunities
  • Ensure donor communications are timely, accurate, and professional

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Grants Coordinator to manage grant research, drafting, and tracking. This role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, and ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met. The Grants Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development.

What You’ll Do

  • Research grant opportunities aligned with TCAR’s mission
  • Draft and submit grant proposals
  • Track application deadlines and reporting requirements
  • Assist with post-award documentation and compliance
  • Maintain organized grant records and timelines

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Communications Coordinator to manage digital content and messaging. This role focuses on social media and written communications that promote adoptions, fundraising campaigns, and organizational updates. The Communications Coordinator works closely with the Director of Engagement to ensure content is timely, clear, and consistent.

What You’ll Do

  • Create and schedule posts for TCAR’s social media platforms
  • Draft adoption spotlights and campaign messaging
  • Collaborate on content planning for campaigns and events
  • Monitor and respond to comments and inquiries in a professional manner
  • Highlight foster and adoption success stories
  • Maintain a consistent tone and visual presence across platforms

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to expand community partnerships and local engagement. This role focuses on building relationships with businesses, organizations, and community groups to increase visibility, volunteer recruitment, and adoption opportunities. The Outreach Coordinator works closely with the Director of Engagement.

What You’ll Do

  • Identify and coordinate community events and outreach opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and partner organizations
  • Develop and pursue corporate sponsorship opportunities
  • Support volunteer recruitment outreach
  • Assist with educational and awareness initiatives
  • Help coordinate in-person outreach efforts as needed

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Community Cat Coordinator to lead our TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return) efforts and manage incoming community cat requests. This role is critical to ensuring we can continue to help community cats while responsibly managing our capacity and resources.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for community cat inquiries
  • Coordinate trapping and clinic scheduling for community cats
  • Assess and prioritize community cat cases
  • Coordinate scheduling of spay/neuter surgeries and routine veterinary appointments
  • Work closely with our Director of Operations to determine appropriate outcomes, including TNVR, foster intake, or placement with partner organizations

  • Maintain communication with partner veterinary clinics

  • Research and compile information on low-cost and rescue-friendly veterinary providers

  • Assist in identifying opportunities for discounted services or rescue partnerships

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Veterinary Coordinator to help manage veterinary partnerships and medical logistics. This role focuses on coordinating appointments, maintaining relationships with clinics, tracking medical schedules, and ensuring organized documentation of veterinary care.

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate scheduling of spay/neuter surgeries and routine veterinary appointments
  • Maintain communication with partner veterinary clinics

  • Research and compile information on low-cost and rescue-friendly veterinary providers

  • Track vaccination schedules, follow-up care, and medical timelines

  • Maintain organized medical records and documentation

  • Assist in identifying opportunities for discounted services or rescue partnerships

  • Provide updates to the Director of Operations regarding veterinary capacity and needs

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking Adoption Coordinators to help manage the adoption process from application to placement. This role focuses on reviewing applications, communicating with prospective adopters, and supporting thoughtful, responsible placements. Adoption Coordinators work collaboratively with one another, the Director of Operations, and the foster team to ensure clear communication and smooth transitions.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and screen adoption applications
  • Communicate with prospective adopters via email or phone
  • Conduct reference checks as needed
  • Coordinate meet-and-greet logistics with fosters
  • Support drafting or updating adoption bios
  • Ensure adoption paperwork is complete and organized
  • Maintain professional and consistent communication throughout the process

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking Foster Coordinators to help support and manage our foster network. This role focuses on onboarding new foster volunteers, coordinating placements, and providing ongoing support to ensure foster homes are well-matched and well-supported. Foster Coordinators work collaboratively with one another, the Director of Operations, and the adoption team to ensure clear communication and smooth transitions.

What You’ll Do

  • Recruit fosters and communicate with prospective and current foster volunteers
  • Assist with onboarding and orientation of new fosters
  • Coordinate foster placements based on availability and cat needs
  • Track foster capacity and availability
  • Provide ongoing support and check-ins
  • Serve as a point of contact for foster-related questions
  • Maintain organized and consistent communication across the team

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising, partnerships, and communications efforts to generate the financial and community support necessary to sustain and grow the organization. This role oversees fundraising, grants, donor stewardship, public messaging, partnerships, and volunteer recruitment initiatives to ensure the organization has the financial and community support necessary to operate and grow responsibly. This role supervises the Grants Coordinator, Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and Outreach Coordinator, and works closely with the Executive Director to align growth efforts with organizational priorities.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and guide overall fundraising strategy
  • Oversee grant research, submissions, and reporting
  • Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and donor initiatives
  • Build and maintain donor and corporate partnerships
  • Oversee social media and public messaging to support growth
  • Identify new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships
  • Guide outreach initiatives and sponsorship development

  • Support volunteer recruitment and engagement initiatives

  • Track revenue goals and partnership performance

  • Ensure consistent, professional public communication

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator to support fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship efforts. This role focuses on campaign execution, donor communications, and maintaining strong relationships with supporters. The Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with planning and executing fundraising campaigns and donation drives
  • Draft and manage donor acknowledgments and communications
  • Maintain donor records and tracking systems
  • Support recurring donor and recognition initiatives
  • Help identify potential donor prospects and partnership opportunities
  • Ensure donor communications are timely, accurate, and professional

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Grants Coordinator to manage grant research, drafting, and tracking. This role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, and ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met. The Grants Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development.

What You’ll Do

  • Research grant opportunities aligned with TCAR’s mission
  • Draft and submit grant proposals
  • Track application deadlines and reporting requirements
  • Assist with post-award documentation and compliance
  • Maintain organized grant records and timelines

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Communications Coordinator to manage digital content and messaging. This role focuses on social media and written communications that promote adoptions, fundraising campaigns, and organizational updates. The Communications Coordinator works closely with the Director of Engagement to ensure content is timely, clear, and consistent.

What You’ll Do

  • Create and schedule posts for TCAR’s social media platforms
  • Draft adoption spotlights and campaign messaging
  • Collaborate on content planning for campaigns and events
  • Monitor and respond to comments and inquiries in a professional manner
  • Highlight foster and adoption success stories
  • Maintain a consistent tone and visual presence across platforms

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to expand community partnerships and local engagement. This role focuses on building relationships with businesses, organizations, and community groups to increase visibility, volunteer recruitment, and adoption opportunities. The Outreach Coordinator works closely with the Director of Engagement.

What You’ll Do

  • Identify and coordinate community events and outreach opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and partner organizations
  • Develop and pursue corporate sponsorship opportunities
  • Support volunteer recruitment outreach
  • Assist with educational and awareness initiatives
  • Help coordinate in-person outreach efforts as needed

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Community Cat Coordinator to lead our TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return) efforts and manage incoming community cat requests. This role is critical to ensuring we can continue to help community cats while responsibly managing our capacity and resources.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for community cat inquiries
  • Coordinate trapping and clinic scheduling for community cats
  • Assess and prioritize community cat cases
  • Coordinate scheduling of spay/neuter surgeries and routine veterinary appointments
  • Work closely with our Director of Operations to determine appropriate outcomes, including TNVR, foster intake, or placement with partner organizations

  • Maintain communication with partner veterinary clinics

  • Research and compile information on low-cost and rescue-friendly veterinary providers

  • Assist in identifying opportunities for discounted services or rescue partnerships

Tiny Cat Animal Rescue is seeking a Veterinary Coordinator to help manage veterinary partnerships and medical logistics. This role focuses on coordinating appointments, maintaining relationships with clinics, tracking medical schedules, and ensuring organized documentation of veterinary care.

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate scheduling of spay/neuter surgeries and routine veterinary appointments
  • Maintain communication with partner veterinary clinics

  • Research and compile information on low-cost and rescue-friendly veterinary providers

  • Track vaccination schedules, follow-up care, and medical timelines

  • Maintain organized medical records and documentation

  • Assist in identifying opportunities for discounted services or rescue partnerships

  • Provide updates to the Director of Operations regarding veterinary capacity and needs

Other Ways to Volunteer

Can't commit to a regular volunteer role? We could still use help on a project-based or one-off basis!

Grant Writing: Identify and apply for funding opportunities that support medical care, supplies, and rescue programs. Even a few successful applications can expand how many cats we’re able to help each yeaf

Please fill out our online Volunteer Sign-Up Form to volunteer on an as needed basis in any of the ways listed below! Depending on our needs, we'll reach out to confirm availability and next steps.  

Please fill out our online Volunteer Sign-Up Form if you're interested in volunteering in any of the ways listed below. Depending on our needs, we'll reach out to confirm availability and next steps.   

EE Grant Writing: Identify and apply for funding opportunities that support medical care, supplies, and rescue programs. Even a few successful applications can expand how many cats we’re able to help each year.

  • Fostering: If you're interested in volunteering as a foster, please visit our Foster page to learn more, and sign up to foster here.

  • Grant Writing: Research and apply for grants that fund medical care, supplies, and rescue programs.

  • Cat Transport: Drive cats to and from vet appointments, foster homes, adoption events, or TNVR locations. A car and willingness to drive are all you need—we provide carriers and instructions.

  • Graphic Design & Creative Support: Create flyers, social media graphics, digital ads, or print materials to highlight adoptable cats and share our mission.

  • Fundraising & Event Support: Help plan or support fundraising events, online campaigns, donation drives, or creative donor engagement ideas.

  • TNVR Support (Trap–Neuter–Vaccinate–Return): Assist with trapping, transport to vet partners, and safe release of community cats after recovery. Training and equipment are provided.

  • Content Creation & Education: Develop educational materials and website content (such as our “Get Help” resources) to support community members and caregivers.

  • Foster & Adoption Support: Help screen adopters or fosters, recruit new fosters, and assist with placement coordination.

  • Supply Management & Drives: Source and collect donated supplies, organize or host supply drives, manage wishlists, and help track and distribute supplies to fosters.

  • Partner & Resource Development: Identify low-cost veterinary partners, pursue sponsorships or donations from pet-related businesses, and build community partnerships.

  • Community Outreach: Share information, distribute flyers, connect with local businesses or organizations, and respond to community questions online (e.g., Nextdoor), helping people access resources and guidance.

  • Vet Support (Licensed Vets / Vet Techs): Provide consults to help fosters assess medical concerns, determine when urgent care is needed, and guide treatment decisions.

Volunteering FAQ

How to Volunteer

To volunteer with us, please fill out our online Volunteer Sign-Up Form, which includes our Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy and Volunteer Agreement & Waiver of Liability. Once we receive your form, we'll reach out to you to confirm availability and next steps based on our current needs.

If you are interested in ongoing involvement and would like to join our team, please consider applying for a role on our team.

Our volunteer needs change frequently, but common roles include:

  • Cat transport (to vet appointments, fosters, or adoption events)

  • Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) support

  • Adoption event support

  • Administrative help (applications, data entry, follow-ups)

  • Grant writing and fundraising

  • Community outreach and education

  • Graphic design, photography, or social media

  • Remote veterinary or vet-tech consultation (licensed professionals)

You can indicate your interests when you apply.

It depends on the role. Some opportunities are one-time or occasional; others involve ongoing responsibilities. We are upfront about time expectations before placing anyone. If your availability changes, just tell us!

Yes. Transport help, event support, short-term fostering, and administrative projects often need flexible, as-needed volunteers. Consistency is appreciated, but perfection is not required.

TNVR volunteers may help with trapping, monitoring traps, transporting cats to and from clinics, or post-surgery recovery. Training and mentorship are provided. You do not need to be an expert to start.

Who Can Volunteer

We welcome adults (18+) who are reliable, compassionate, and able to follow protocols. Some roles require specific skills (e.g., veterinary credentials, trapping experience, or grant writing). Many roles can be done remotely.

No—many of our volunteers start with no rescue background. We provide guidance and training appropriate to each role. That said, reliability and follow-through matter more to us than enthusiasm alone.