Cat volunteer opportunities including caring for the cats at our Medical Center and in Kitty City at our Adoption Centers, as well as helping potential adopters find the right match. Volunteers play an instrumental role in our mission of building a No Kill community by saving the lives of cats and kittens in need of loving homes.
Looking to give back to our feline friends? Kitty City is the place for you! As a Kitty City Level 1 Volunteer, you will work hands-on with the homeless cats and kittens in our Adoption Centers.
You will help with:
Whether you're an experienced kitty expert or a curious first-timer, homeless cats need you. Our talented team of volunteers and staff will teach you everything you need to know.
There are no requirements, but the following skills are helpful:
Main Location
409 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ready for more leadership and deeper involvement in helping felines? Kitty City Level 2 is the next step for you!
As a Kitty City Level 2 Volunteer, in addition to everything you did as a Level 1 Volunteer, you will also help:
As you progress in volunteer leadership, the following skills are very helpful. If you'd like to further develop in any area, let us know, and we'll guide you to the right training program or pair you with a mentor.
Main Location
409 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Our Medical Center is the first stop for all animals coming to PAWS Chicago. Some require just a couple days before being cleared for adoption. But others need extensive medical care, surgery, isolation or fostering before being ready to move to one of our Adoption Centers or adoption events.
As a Medical Center Volunteer, your work may include:
Our Medical Center is a fast-paced, hospital environment. Volunteers must:
Helpful Skills include:
Main Location
409 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Do you have medical training you want to put to good use? Our shelter medicine veterinarians and veterinary technicians would love your help!
You can gain valuable experience in the growing veterinary specialty of shelter medicine while helping save lives. By becoming a Veterinary Support Volunteer, you will help treat and socialize our more critical animals and support our veterinary teams in day-to-day and advanced treatment.
Our Veterinary Support Volunteers start by shadowing our veterinary teams on their rounds, learning about PAWS Chicago’s shelter medicine program first-hand.
Depending on your level of experience, our team will train you to:
In addition, volunteer veterinarians are welcome to assist with surgery, medical checks and a variety of other veterinary needs.
Our Medical Center is a fast-paced, hospital environment. Volunteers must:
Main Location
409 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Every homeless pet that walks out our doors with a new family is indebted to our Adoption Counselors, who are key to adoption success!
As an Adoption Counselor, you are part of a family milestone that has a huge positive impact on an animal.
By developing an understanding of an adopter’s experience with pets, home environment and family structure, you will ensure that the new family has the information and home environment that will lead to long-term success with the pet they have selected.
Main Location
409 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To be a legal Outdoor Cat Colony Caretaker specializing in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), you must be registered with a sponsoring organization like PAWS Chicago, who will report your colony statistics to Cook County annually.
Your responsibilities include:
PAWS Chicago offers one-time seminars on TNR in your neighborhood, as well as ongoing support.
Main Location
409 Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
