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

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+

🐾 Cat Care – Adoption Center

Our number one priority at OAR is keeping our cats safe, healthy, and happy. This would not be possible without our incredible Cat Care volunteers. These team members help ensure every cat receives excellent care while staying at the Adoption Center—providing fresh food and water, maintaining clean spaces, and giving the cats the daily attention they need.

🗓 Time Commitment:
Sunday mornings: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

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+

🐾 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:
Saturday 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+

🐾 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:
Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours

You would be a great fit if you:
✅  Enjoy cleaning such as refreshing food and water, switching newspaper lining
✅ Can easily bend, kneel, and move light supplies
✅ Follow cleaning and organizational tasks independently
✅ Age 18+

🐾 Medical & Foster Care Center Specialist

Our Medical & Foster Care Center Specialist volunteers are often the first friendly face that greets our cats to OAR’s adoption program. These volunteers are dedicated to making the Medical and Foster Care Center a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for all of our cats.

🗓 Shifts available:
Wednesdays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours

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+

🐾 Behavior Team

Help us decrease the length of stay for cats at the Adoption Center! The Behavior Team is dedicated to supporting OAR cats in need of behavior enrichment and confidence building. We use positive, reward-based techniques to help cats enjoy more friendly and fun interactions with people. Our efforts accelerate adoptions and make it less likely for cats to stagnate in the shelter system.

🗓 Shifts available:
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tuesdays: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
⏱ Commitment: 2 hours

You would be a great fit if you:
✅ 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+

Ready to get started? Click below to fill out our volunteer sign-up form!

OAR Volunteer Sign Up

*Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate in OAR’s volunteer program.
Opportunities for volunteers ages 16–17 are limited but age requirements will be noted in the descriptions above.