Volunteer

OAR thrives on the support of our amazing volunteers!
Interested in Volunteering?

Check out the descriptions of our current volunteer openings below:

Complete sign up link and our Volunteer Manager will contact you about scheduling your new volunteer orientation.

Volunteer Opportunity Openings:

🪤TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Specialists:

Help us save lives and support community cats!

Our TNR Specialists play a critical role in humanely managing community cat populations. You will help trap and transport cats for spay/neuter services within OAR’s targeted zip codes—directly improving the lives of cats and reducing overpopulation. 

Current neighborhood focus: Norwood

🗓 Shifts available: 1–2 Sunday mornings per month
⏱ Commitment: 2–4 hours per volunteer shift

You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Compassionate and committed to the humane treatment of animals
✅ Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
✅ Able to follow detailed trapping and handling instructions
✅ In possession of reliable transportation
✅ Able to lift up to 25 lbs, and bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods.
✅ 18+

 No prior experience needed—training provided!

A typical volunteer shift includes the following:

• Set and monitor humane traps for community cats
• Transport trapped cats to OAR’s Spay/Neuter Clinic
• Record key trapping details (location, description)
• Share TNR and community cat care information with the public when appropriate

Join our team and be part of the solution for community cats—one trap at a time! 

 🥾Community Cat Program Canvasser:

Help us spread TNR awareness and support community cats!

Our Community Cat Program Canvassers distribute TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) flyers door-to-door in targeted neighborhoods. Your outreach helps residents understand TNR and helps OAR identify areas where support is most needed.

Current neighborhood focus: Norwood

🗓 Shifts available: Sunday–Thursday, between 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
 ⏱ Commitment: 2 hours per week

You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Able to walk for up to 2 hours and navigate residential areas
✅ Friendly and professional when interacting with the public
✅ Committed to animal welfare and the goals of TNR
✅ 18+

No prior experience needed—training provided!

A typical volunteer shift includes the following:
• Leave TNR flyers at residential doors in designated blocks (no door knocking)
• Log locations where community cats are frequently seen for future TNR efforts
• Answer basic TNR questions and direct more detailed inquiries to the Community Cat Program Coordinator

Join our team and help more community cats access TNR—one flyer at a time!

OAR Volunteer Sign Up

We welcome volunteers 16+ years to join our volunteer team!