Volunteer With Us

Every cat we help is the result of someone showing up — trapping at dawn, fostering through the night, driving to vet appointments, or simply spreading the word. There's a role here for almost everyone.

Small Team, Big Impact—and We Couldn't Do It Without You

The Colony Cat Advocates is entirely volunteer-run. No paid staff, no big building — just a network of neighbors who decided that the cats in our community deserved better.

Whether you have a few hours a month or you're ready to dive in headfirst, your time translates directly into cats stabilized, kittens raised, and families reunited with their lost pets.

We'll train you, set you up with the gear you need, and connect you with experienced volunteers who can answer questions. You don't have to know everything to start — you just have to be willing.

Ways to Get Involved

A few of the roles we're recruiting for right now. Don't see a fit? Apply anyway — we'll find a place for you.

  • Foster Caregiver

    Flexible · 2-8 weeks per cat

    Open your home to a recovering cat or litter of kittens until they are ready for adoption. We provide supplies, vet care, and a support network.

    Apply
  • TNVR Trapper

    Seasonal · 4-10 hours/week

    Help humanely trap community cats for spay/neuter, vaccination, and return. Training provided — patience and reliable transportation are a must.

    Apply
  • Colony Caretaker

    Ongoing · 1-3 hours/week

    Provide daily food, water, and shelter monitoring for a community cat colony near you. Keep an eye on new arrivals and report any cats in distress.

    Apply
  • Lost & Found Coordinator

    Remote · 2-4 hours/week

    Triage incoming reports of lost and found cats, scan for microchips, and connect families with their missing pets through our network of partners.

    Apply
  • Events Volunteer

    Per event · 4-8 hours

    Help us staff adoption events, fundraisers, and community education days. Friendly faces who love meeting other cat people highly encouraged.

    Apply
  • Transport Driver

    On-call · 1-3 trips/month

    Drive cats to and from vet appointments, surgery clinics, and foster placements across Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

    Apply
  • Social Media Helper

    Remote · 2-5 hours/week

    Share adoptable cats, photograph fosters, and help us grow the community online. A good eye for cat photos and consistent posting goes a long way.

    Apply
  • Board & Operations

    Ongoing · 5+ hours/month

    Lend your professional skills — accounting, grant writing, legal, fundraising — to help our small nonprofit run smoothly and sustainably.

    Apply