Volunteer
Volunteers are the key to our success!
Check out our volunteer programs to find your purr-fect match!
- Adults
- Teen Volunteer
- Student Donation Drives
- Groups
- Foster
- Internships
Volunteer Office
volunteer@catdepot.org
(941) 366-2404 ext. 303
Adult Volunteers (18+)
As a volunteer at Cat Depot, you will have the opportunity to help cats, our visitors, and the community by providing rescue, care, and education. We are currently seeking individuals, preferably with prior experience in animal welfare and/or education, to fill the following positions.
- Medical Assistants
- Education & Outreach Assistants
- Ambassadors
- Cat Care Assistants
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- Must complete orientation and any on-the-job training to be considered for placement
- $25 fee due at orientation to cover t-shirt, name tag, and training materials
Teen Volunteers
Teen Volunteers have the opportunity to assist with several community, service, and animal welfare projects.
- Monthly Community Food Bank
- Service projects
- Behavioral support
- Memorial Garden upkeep
- Minor cat care duties
- Event assistant
Requirements
- 12-17 years old
- Must complete Cat Depot’s Teen Volunteer Application
- Must attend a Teen Volunteer Orientation
- $20 fee due at orientation to cover t-shirt, name tag, and training materials
At this time, Cat Depot is not accepting new Teen Volunteer applications, but please continue to check this page for our next orientation!
Community Engagement Manager
education@catdepot.org
(941) 366-2404 ext. 310
Student Donation
Cat Depot offers the following opportunity for students to complete their community service hours for school. Download the Student Donation Drive Program PDF.
Learn how to host a donation drive for our monthly community food bank to help provide food for hundreds of personal pets in need as well as community/free-roaming cats in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Program may not be eligible for community service hours. Please check with your guidance counselor.
- 14 – 18 years old
- $10 fee due at information session to cover name tag and training materials
Groups
If you are looking for a way to get your group connected with Cat Depot – look no further! We offer volunteer opportunities for groups of as little as five people to as many as 20 people, through our Corporate & Group Volunteer program.
Please contact our Volunteer Office for additional information or to reserve your next volunteer outing at Cat Depot!
Volunteer Office
volunteer@catdepot.org
(941) 366-2404 ext. 303
Thank you for your interest in serving Cat Depot as a volunteer!
After an interview and participation in our orientation, selected volunteer applicants will begin their service and complete on-site training with experienced volunteers and staff.