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.
🐾 Neighborhood Cat Ambassador
OAR is looking for Neighborhood Cat Ambassador volunteers in Westwood and Price Hill to support outdoor cats through humane Trap–Neuter–Return (TNR).
These volunteers work within their own neighborhoods to identify cat colonies, connect with neighbors, and take action that prevents new litters, reduces nuisance behaviors, and most importantly — improves life for the cats.
*If you live in other Hamilton County neighborhoods, but are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send an email to volunteer@ohioalleycat.org
⏱ Commitment: About 2 hours per week, scheduled around your availability
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Care about community cats and humane solutions
✅ Feel comfortable communicating with neighbors about TNR
✅ Can follow detailed instructions and safely transport cats
✅ Have reliable transportation
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Black Cat Bash Event Planning Committee
The Black Cat Bash raises critical funds to support OAR’s lifesaving programs. A strong Events Committee is essential to making this event a success, and we would love to welcome new volunteers to the team.
As a team, the Events Committee helps plan the venue, catering, décor, and entertainment; gathers auction and raffle items; assists with sponsorship outreach; prepares auction packages and web listings; and supports event setup, activity stations and event break down.
This year’s event will be held in person (late September or early October — date coming soon!), and planning begins in March.
🗓 Time Commitment:
Monthly meetings beginning in March, increasing as the event approaches. Approximately 4–5 hours per month on average. Committee members should plan to attend the event.
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Are organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
✅ Feel comfortable making donation asks or coordinating with vendors
✅ Enjoy collaborating with others on a team
✅ Have basic comfort with Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive
✅ Age 21+
🐾 Cat Care – PetSmart
Help us provide excellent care for our cats while they await adoption at the Oakley PetSmart!
Our number one priority at OAR is keeping our cats safe, healthy, and happy! This would not be possible without our amazing Cat Care volunteers. These volunteers ensure cats have the best care while at the Oakley PetSmart. They provide cats food, water, a clean environment, and lots of love and care!
🗓 Shifts available:
Tuesday mornings: Arrival time between 9:00–11:00 AM
⏱ Commitment: 1 hour
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy cleaning tasks and caring for cats: refreshing food and water, scooping litter, sweeping, and mopping the floors in the cat room
✅ Can easily bend, kneel while cleaning and move light supplies
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Enjoy giving attention to cats through play and pets
✅ Age 18+
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.
