Ten Lives Cat Rescue is seeking applicants for its Board of Directors who are passionate about animal welfare and who are dedicated to creating positive outcomes for cats in our community. Board members will help steer the organization towards a sustainable future and ensure the organization has adequate resources to advance its mission and meet the needs of the community. Currently, we have opportunities for four new board members with expertise in the following areas:

• Veterinary medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Financial management or accounting
• Development or fundraising
• Strategic planning
• Leadership or management

A full description of the role can be found here: https://bit.ly/bodtlcr. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please complete our board interest form: https://bit.ly/tlcrboard

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. 

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. 

Fundraising Committee

We are seeking volunteers to join our fundraising committee. The committed is charged with raising vital funds for the rescue and building relationships with donors. The committee meets virtually once a month. The estimated time commitment for this role is 3-4 hours per month depending on the needs of the organization. Review our role description for more information. If you are interested in learning more about joining the fundraising committee, please complete our interest form.  

Grants Coordinator

We are seeking a volunteer Grants Coordinator to join our fundraising team. The Grant Coordinator is responsible for overseeing grant funding for Ten Lives Cat Rescue. The estimated time commitment for this role is 1-2 hours per week. Review our role description for more information. 

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. We ask Grant Writers to commit to giving 3 hours of service each month for at least six months.

Coming soon! 

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.