volunteer program

You’ll play a big role in helping new people discover Felius and learn about our mission to create meaningful connections between people and rescue cats.

Love chatting with local businesses and helping great causes get noticed? We are recruiting 4-5 volunteers for our Felius Street Team. Help us share posters and promo materials throughout the community. You’ll pick up materials from the cafe and place them at coffee shops, boutiques, gyms, libraries, and other friendly local spots. Become and ambassador for our mission and help us help more cats!

What you’ll do:

• Pick up posters and promo materials from Felius

• Visit local businesses to request and hang posters

• Help share our mission, location, and upcoming events

• Be an ambassador for Felius in the community

Great fit if you:

• Enjoy being out and about in the community

• Are comfortable talking with local business owners/staff

• Want a flexible, low-commitment way to support rescue cats

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month, on your own schedule

Use your voice to help cats (and the people who love them)!

We’re revamping the Felius blog and looking for 3–4 volunteerwriters to help publish monthly, educational, and heartwarming content. Each writer will have their name featured on the articles they create, helping you build your portfolio while making a real impact.

Example topics include:

• Understanding cat behavior

• Cat first aid and common medical conditions

• The importance of spay/neuter

• Litter box and behavior challenges

• Cat rescue success stories

• Volunteer, foster, or adopter spotlights

• And more - we are open to your ideas!

What you’ll do:

• Write 1 article per month (with guidance and topic ideas provided)

• Collaborate with our team on content planning

• Help educate our community and support responsible pet ownership

Great fit if you:

• Enjoy writing and storytelling

• Care about cat welfare and education

• Want bylines and published work for your portfolio

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month, on your own schedule

Help keep our volunteer community connected, informed, and supported!

We’re looking two friendly, organized volunteers to help moderate our GroupMe volunteer chat. This role is all about creating a positive, welcoming space where volunteers feel informed, supported, and excited to be part of the Felius community.

What you’ll do:

• Help moderate the GroupMe chat to keep it respectful, welcoming, and on-topic

• Share important updates, reminders, and announcements from the Felius team

• Help answer basic questions or direct volunteers to the right staff member

• Gently redirect conversations when needed to keep things productive

• Welcome new volunteers to the chat and help them get oriented

Great fit if you:

• Are friendly, approachable, and good with communication

• Enjoy helping keep groups organized and engaged

• Are comfortable setting kind but clear boundaries in group spaces

• Check GroupMe regularly and can respond in a timely manner

Time commitment:
Low but consistent. Just a few minutes a day to keep things running smoothly.

Help bring our biggest fundraiser of the year to life!

We’re recruiting passionate volunteers to help plan and execute the 2026 Felius Gala—our largest annual fundraiser and a critical part of sustaining our open-concept shelter and programming. This committee plays a huge role in ensuring we can continue our mission in the year ahead.

Time commitment:

• 2 hours per month starting in March, with monthly meetings

• Bi-monthly meetings during the final three months leading up to the October event

• Additional support as we get closer to the event

Roles available:

• Chair/Co-Chair: Oversee and manage all planning for the 2026 gala

• Event Experiences Coordinator: Secure guest entertainment for our event (music, interactive vendors, etc)

• Volunteer Coordinator: Recruit and train day-of event volunteers

• Vendor Procurement: Work with Felius Executive Director to secure food and beverage vendors.

• Marketing Coordinator: Help design event graphics and assist with marketing plan

• Auction/Raffle Coordinator: Work with committee/volunteers to secure silent auction and raffle items

• Sponsorship Coordinator: Collaborate with Felius Executive Director to secure 2026 gala sponsors

What you’ll do:

• Help plan the event vision, logistics, and guest experience

• Secure vendors, sponsors, and auction items

• Support marketing and fundraising efforts

• Coordinate volunteers and event-day needs

Great fit if you:

• Love event planning, fundraising, or project management

• Want to make a tangible, high-impact contribution

• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team

Time Commitment: Starts at 2-3 hours per month through July, ramping up to 4-5 hours per month as we approach the October event, depending on committee role. Most be available for monthly meetings (schedule TBD).

Transport Volunteers provide occasional rides for Felius cats between partner clinics, foster homes, off-site events, and the cafe/shelter. This role is perfect for compassionate, reliable volunteers who don’t mind hitting the road to help ensure cats get the care and placements they need.

Great fit if you:

• Have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license

• Are comfortable transporting cats in carriers

• Want a flexible, as-needed way to make a big impact

Your time behind the wheel helps remove barriers to care and adoption—and directly supports life-saving work for cats in our community.

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month.