Junior Volunteers

​​For animal loving teens ages 16 & 17 years old,
with a signed parent or guardian permission and waiver form. All Junior volunteers must be able and willing to follow the instructions of the Lead volunteers in order to continue to participate in the program. 

Junior Volunteer Application

What will your TEEN be doing? ​

• Junior Volunteers assist Shelter Volunteers in providing the day-to-day care and feeding of the shelter cats.
• When cleaning and feeding is completed, all volunteers are encouraged to help with the socialization, grooming, affection, and attention to cats and kittens in our Adoption Program.
• Sessions will need to be scheduled in advance. No "walk-ins" will be accepted.​

​What is the time commitment?

• We ask for a minimum of 2 visits per month.
• Sessions will need to be scheduled in advance. No "walk-ins" will be accepted.​

Do I need to volunteer with my TEEN?

• No, with a signed parent or guardian permission and waiver form. Although, Junior volunteers must be able and willing to follow the instructions of the Lead volunteers in order to continue to participate in the program. 

When can my teen begin volunteering?

• Apply today! 
• After we receive your application, it will be processed as soon as possible by our Volunteer Coordinator and you will be contacted shortly after.

Kitten Cuddlers

​​For animal loving children ages 10 and older,
with Parent or responsible adult that must remain with the Kitten Cuddler participant(s). Sessions will need to be scheduled in advance and are for 1 hour. Sessions are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11am and ending at 12pm. No "walk-ins" will be accepted. We are limiting Kitten Cuddler sessions to 2 children at a time due to space limitations. Adults are also allowed to participate without children. All participants are expected to sanitize their hands prior to cuddling or interacting with any of the cats or kittens.

There is no Volunteer Application required to participate in the Kitten Cuddlers Program but the Adult for the interested participants must email our Volunteer Coordinator to be scheduled for their session. *No walk-ins will be accepted. 

Schedule Session

What will Kitten Cuddlers be doing? ​

• Kitten Cuddlers are given the opportunity to play and interact with our kittens waiting for their forever homes. This interaction also helps give the kittens more socialization and helps them in preparation for adoption. 
• We have bins full of interactive toys for you to use, as well as brushes and other supplies. Kitten Cuddlers are welcome to bring in unopened kitten food (dry or canned) or unopened cat treats for the kitties.
• No "walk-ins" will be accepted. ​
• All Kitten Cuddlers must come with a responsible adult until they are 18 years old. These guidelines are based on insurance and liability issues, and are not a reflection on your child's experience or competency with animals.

​What is the time commitment?

• Sessions are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11am and are for 1 hour. 
• Sessions will need to be scheduled in advance. No "walk-ins" will be accepted.​

Do I need to Accompany my CHILD?

• YES. Children under the age of 18 must always be accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or an authorized "responsible adult". 
• Adults are also allowed to participate without children. ​This could also be a good option for adults that have physical limitations that would prevent them from regular volunteer caregiving at the shelter. 

When can my CHILD begin doing Kitten Cuddling?

• Email our Volunteer Coordinator TODAY at [email protected]  
• After we receive your email request to participate, our Volunteer Coordinator will be contacted shortly after to give you more information about the program and schedule you for your Kitten Cuddler session. No walk-ins are accepted! 

Can only Children become Kitten Cuddlers?

• No! Adults are also allowed to participate without children. ​
  
• Sessions are limited to only 2 participates at a time and are 1 hour long sessions. 
• ​​No walk-ins are accepted. 
• This could also be a good option for adults that have physical limitations that would prevent them from regular volunteer caregiving at the shelter. 

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Other ways that kids can help

Do you want to help but are not old enough to be a volunteer? 
Here are some things that you can do to help the animals. Have any additional questions? You can email our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] 

• Fundraising
• Ask your family and friends to bring an item from our Wish List to family events such as birthday parties, holiday gatherings, summer picnics, etc. Drop the items off at the shelter for the animals!
• Posting flyers around your school/community to raise awareness.
• Have a Pet Supplies Drive in your school or neighborhood. Collect supplies (kitten and adult wet and dry food, clumping litter, puppy pads, bleach, dish soap, hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper grocery bags, laundry detergent --see the Wish List on our website) for the shelter.
• Recycle: Collect aluminum cans, sell them to the local recycling center and donate the funds received.
• Sponsoring a Cat Corner cat through our Sponsorship Program for $10/month
• You can support the shelter by organizing a mini fundraiser! A bake sale, yard sale, car wash or lemonade stand can be fun and raise money and awareness too!
• Ask your parents if your family would like to become a foster family for kittens.

• Educate family/friends about spaying/neutering/responsible pet ownership

• Distributing information about the shelter at a local pet store/supermarket

• Conduct a “wish list” drive to gather items that we need.
• Collect donations for the shelter instead of receiving birthday gifts.

• Make and donate a Do-It-Yourself cat projects. 

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Further questions?

Send us an e-mail: ​[email protected]