Volunteering at the Ferndale Cat Shelter & Catfé Lounge

Volunteers make all the difference in the lives of our cats and in the smooth running of our shelter and Catfe Lounge! We need volunteers for a variety of tasks, including:

  • Cleaning and preparing the Catfé Lounge before opening hours.
  • Assisting at the Catfé Lounge during working hours. Includes greeting visitors, caring for the Catfé, and ensuring the care of cats and kittens.
  • Adoption Ambassador. Contacting applicants and checking references for potential adopters.
  • Fostering cats in your home. If you can provide a wonderful, temporary home for cats and kittens, FCS also uses foster homes for cats.
  • TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing

Volunteer applicants for the Ferndale Cat Shelter must be at least 18 years of age. Under 18 years old? Please email our volunteer coordinators at volunteer@ferndalecatshelter.org to ask about other volunteer opportunities.

Volunteering at the Ferndale Cat Shelter & Catfé Lounge

Volunteers make all the difference in the lives of our cats and in the smooth running of our shelter and Catfe Lounge! We need volunteers for a variety of tasks, including:

  • Cleaning and preparing the Catfé Lounge before opening hours
  • Assisting at the Catfé Lounge during working hours. Includes greeting visitors, caring for the Catfé, and ensuring the care of cats and kittens.
  • Adoption Ambassador. Contacting applicants and checking references for potential adopters.
  • Fostering cats in your home. If you can provide a wonderful, temporary home for cats and kittens, FCS also uses foster homes for cats.
  • TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing

Volunteer applicants for the Ferndale Cat Shelter must be at least 18 years of age. Under 18 years old? Please email our volunteer coordinators at volunteer@ferndalecatshelter.org to ask about other volunteer opportunities.

Getting Started

Please complete a volunteer application by filling in the form below. If you have any questions, please email our volunteer coordinators at volunteer@ferndalecatshelter.org.

Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to set up a training meeting and further discuss the best fit for you!