Volunteering with Craig Street Cats

Volunteers are the people who keep Craig Street Cats going. They come care for and play with the cats, help with fundraising, gather donated items and do all the little things that make it possible to continue. Right now we have some of the most dedicated volunteers in this city.
We need more like them.
All volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week, working with the cats and one fundraising event per year, in addition to other areas they want to help in.
If you can spare a few hours, please consider coming out and helping where you can. We need volunteers in the following areas:
We need more like them.
All volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week, working with the cats and one fundraising event per year, in addition to other areas they want to help in.
If you can spare a few hours, please consider coming out and helping where you can. We need volunteers in the following areas:
Fundraising:
•working at our rummage sale in May, or other events throughout the year •working at our fundraising and information tables at various venues •delivering and picking up donation cans and boxes •counting and rolling coins •picking up donated items •planning fundraising events |
Working with the cats:
•feeding •cleaning cat areas and litter boxes •playing with cats and kittens •cleaning and organizing our adoption centre |
Making stuff to sell at fundraisers (patterns available):
•crafts, etc. •making catnip toys •sewing cat beds |
Skilled Volunteers:
Volunteers with skills in the following areas are desperately needed: •secretary / admin assistant •event planner / co-ordinator •vet tech / assistant •media specialist •graphic designer •public relations |
COVID-19 UPDATE: all volunteer orientation sessions are cancelled until further notice
Volunteer Orientation Sessions are held every Sunday, from 1 to 3 pm, except during the month of December, on long weekends, and statutory holidays. You don't have to preregister to attend, just come on down, and we'll get you where you need to be.
Junior Volunteers: young people between the ages of 6 and 16 are welcome to join us to learn about caring for cats and help around the adoption centre. Junior volunteers must have a parent or guardian with them while they are participating. Junior volunteers must download our volunteer registration form and have a parent or guardian complete it for them.
High School Volunteer Credit: High school students may be eligible for credit hours for their volunteer work. Craig Street Cats is happy to participate in such programs. Please contact us for more information.
Program Placements: We are happy to accommodate student or client work placements, subject to staff availability and student/client ability. Please contact us for more information.
Community Service: we cannot accept volunteer applications from persons required to do community service as part of their sentence for a crime involving any form of violence, theft or substance abuse.
Volunteer Orientation Sessions are held every Sunday, from 1 to 3 pm, except during the month of December, on long weekends, and statutory holidays. You don't have to preregister to attend, just come on down, and we'll get you where you need to be.
Junior Volunteers: young people between the ages of 6 and 16 are welcome to join us to learn about caring for cats and help around the adoption centre. Junior volunteers must have a parent or guardian with them while they are participating. Junior volunteers must download our volunteer registration form and have a parent or guardian complete it for them.
High School Volunteer Credit: High school students may be eligible for credit hours for their volunteer work. Craig Street Cats is happy to participate in such programs. Please contact us for more information.
Program Placements: We are happy to accommodate student or client work placements, subject to staff availability and student/client ability. Please contact us for more information.
Community Service: we cannot accept volunteer applications from persons required to do community service as part of their sentence for a crime involving any form of violence, theft or substance abuse.
Please call 421-1919 for more information. You can download our volunteer registration here. Our online registration has been disabled until it is safe to restart our orientation sessions. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.