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.
🐾 Cat Care – Medical & Foster Care Center
Help keep our cats safe, comfortable, and cared for as they begin their journey with OAR. Cat Care volunteers support cats in our Medical & Foster Care Center by providing fresh food and water, maintaining clean living spaces, and following established cleaning and safety protocols. This hands-on role plays a vital part in supporting cats who are newly arrived or receiving medical care.
🗓 Shifts available:
You would pick 1 consistent day from the following:
Fridays: 8:30AM–10:30AM
Tuesdays: 3:00PM–5:00PM
Thursdays: 3:00PM–5:00PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours each week on your scheduled day
You would be a great fit if you:
✅ Enjoy cleaning such as refreshing food and water, switching newspaper lining
✅ Can easily bend, lift, and move light supplies
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Cat Care – Oakley 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. Team members ensure cats have the best care while at the Oakley PetSmart. They provide cats food, water, a clean environment, and more!
🗓 Shifts available:
Mondays: Arrival time between 9–11AM
Wednesdays: Arrival time between 4–7PM
⏱ Commitment: 1 hour
What This Role Involves:
✅ Enjoy cleaning tasks and caring for cats: refreshing food and water, scooping litter
✅ Can easily bend, kneel, and move light supplies
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Enjoy giving attention to cats through play and pets
✅ Sweeping and mopping floors in the cat rooms
✅ Age 18+
🐾 Clinic Concierge
Our Spay/Neuter Clinic sees dozens of clients each day. The hustle and bustle of morning surgery check in can be overwhelming, especially for first time visitors! We know a seamless check in process can help pet owners, trappers, and cats feel more comfortable and at ease — and the Clinic Concierge will play a huge part in making that possible. The Clinic Concierge will assist by greeting guests and help control the flow of morning check in to help ensure a positive, stress-free experience.
🗓 Shifts available:
Mondays 7:45–8:45AM
⏱ Commitment: 1 hour per week on your assigned day (same day and time each week)
You would be a great fit if you are:
✅ Enjoy greeting people (and their cats)
✅ Able to carry cats in carriers (up to 15lbs) and label carriers with cats’ names
✅ Works well in fast-paced settings
✅ Able to stand for long periods of time
✅ 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.
