Volunteer
Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered and community supported. We rely on dedicated volunteers and generous supporters to help cats and make big change happen in our community.
Change lives with the gift of time
Since 2018, Ten Lives has helped more than 2,000 cats in our community. Our impact is powered by dedicated individuals who believe that all cats deserve to live with dignity. We are deeply proud of the community of cat lovers that we have built.
We believe that everyone can be a catalyst for change in our community. Committing just three hours of service per month can make a difference!
Volunteer Opportunities
When you volunteer with Ten Lives, you join a dynamic team with a diverse background. We offer a wide array of volunteer opportunities that include in-person and remote roles. Our volunteer use their skills to make a difference and learn new skills that help them be a force for change! You can learn more about our current volunteer opportunities below.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the volunteer application process, including recruitment, onboarding, and providing support. This is a remote role. To learn more, please see the role description.
Petco Coordinator
The Petco Coordinator is responsible for managing our partnership with Petco stores, including event scheduling, volunteer support, and community engagement. To learn more, please see the role description.
Community Volunteer
Community Volunteers work with fellow volunteers and community members to reduce the homeless cat population in Rhode Island through targeted spay and neuter. Our Community Cats program provides free spay/neuter services to unowned community cats and identifies those who are candidates for our foster program. Online training is provided through Community Cats Podcast and Neighborhood Cats. The cost of training and supplies are covered by Ten Lives. We ask Community Volunteers to commit to giving 3 hours of service each month for at least six months.
Post-Adoption Coordinator
The Post-Adoption Coordinator is responsible for providing post-adoption support to adopters. They provide guidance and recommendations to help facilitate successful adoptions. This is a remote role! To learn more about this role, please review the role description.
Social Media Volunteer
The Social Media team is responsible for the content creation for social media. They collaborate with the fosters to collect cat information and photos to create content. The estimated time commitment is 2-4 hours per week. To learn more about this role, please review the role description.
Email Campaign Coordinator
The Email Campaign Coordinator is responsible for building the monthly email newsletter. They provide collect and create the content, schedule the send, and analyze the data. The estimated time commitment is 3-4 hours per month. To learn more about this role, please review the role description.
Event Volunteer
Event Volunteers to help us connect with our community and raise vital funds. Ten Lives participates in events in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts throughout the year. We ask Event Volunteers to commit to giving 3 hours of service each month for at least six months.
Grant Writer
Volunteer Grant Writers are responsible for working with team leaders to draft grant proposals. As a private rescue that does not receive state or city funding, grants support our vital work and allow us to help more cats in our community. The estimated time commitment is 2-4 hours per month.
Transport Volunteer
Transport volunteers help cats by donating their time and wheels! Our transport volunteers help rescue cats get to/from veterinary appointments, adoption events, and foster homes. We have transport opportunities available during the week, weekend, morning, afternoon, and evenings. We ask Transport Volunteers to commit to giving 3 hours of service each month for at least six months.
Get Involved
All open roles are listed in the dropdown menu below. To learn more about volunteering with Ten Lives, please submit our volunteer inquiry form and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you via email! Please note you must be 18 years or older to volunteer.
Ten Lives Cat Rescue deeply values its volunteers, community, and network of partners. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our volunteer team, adopters, partners, vendors, and community members. As such, Ten Lives Cat Rescue does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or for any other discriminatory reason. These activities include, but are not limited to, the selection of volunteers, adopters, partners, or vendors; the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, and providing of services.