Volunteer
OAR thrives on the support of our amazing volunteers!
Interested in Volunteering?
NOTE
We are currently only onboarding new volunteers that can make a consistent commitment.
Volunteer Opportunity Openings:
Check out the descriptions of our current volunteer openings:
Complete sign up link (below) and our Volunteer Manager will contact you about scheduling your new volunteer orientation.
🐾 PetSmart Cat Care Volunteer
Help keep our PetSmart cats healthy, happy, and ready for loving homes!
Our partnership with the Oakley PetSmart would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers! PetSmart Cat Care volunteers ensure the well-being and comfort of the 1–4 OAR cats housed at the store. This role is essential for giving our adoptable cats a bright, visible platform in the community, helping promote OAR, and increasing their chances of finding loving homes.
🗓 Shifts available:
Fridays, arrival time between 9–11 AM
⏱ Commitment: 1 hour per week on your assigned day (same day and time each week)
You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Comfortable completing a variety of cleaning tasks related to cat care
✅ Can read and respect cat body language
✅ Are comfortable bending over to scoop litter boxes and kneeling to clean
✅ Take pride in creating a tidy, welcoming environment for adopters and cats
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Behavior Team Member
Help cats build confidence and find loving homes!
The Behavior Team is dedicated to supporting cats who benefit from extra enrichment, socialization, and trust-building. Using positive, reward-based techniques, volunteers help cats enjoy friendly, low-stress interactions with people. These efforts reduce stress, increase adoptability, and ensure every cat has the best chance to thrive while waiting for their loving home.
🗓 Shifts available:
Saturdays 12–2PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours per week on your assigned day (same day and time each week)
You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Are patient, gentle, and calm around cats with different personalities
✅ Can read and respect cat body language — or are eager to learn!
✅ Are comfortable interacting with shy, scared, or undersocialized cats
✅ Enjoy following behavior plans and recording quick notes to support teamwork
✅ Age 18+
🧹 Lobby Care Specialist
Help keep OAR’s Adoption Center welcoming, clean, and organized!
Lobby Care Specialists ensure every visitor’s first impression reflects the same care we show our cats. This role supports the health, safety, and comfort of both people and cats by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout shared spaces.
🗓 Shifts available: Weekly, Tuesdays 12–2 PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours every Tuesday
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy cleaning and organizing shared spaces
✅ Can bend, lift, and move light supplies or equipment
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Take pride in creating a tidy, welcoming environment for people and cats
✅ Age 16+
Ready to get started? Click below to fill out our volunteer sign-up form!
*Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate in OAR’s volunteer program.
Opportunities for volunteers ages 16–17 are limited but will be noted in the descriptions above.
