Volunteer Program
Make a direct impact. Support cats. Strengthen shelters. Change lives.
At CatCause, volunteers are at the heart of our mission. Whether you’re supporting a local shelter, helping with fundraising programs, or lending a hand during community events, your time makes a real difference for cats in need across Michigan.
Our Volunteer Program gives you the opportunity to:
Support shelter operations through on-site tasks
Assist with cat enrichment + socialization
Help with fundraising initiatives that directly benefit shelters
Participate in community outreach and adoption awareness
Contribute skills like photography, writing, social media, or logistics
No matter your background, schedule, or experience level, there’s a place for you at CatCause.
Why Volunteer with CatCause?
Make a measurable difference
Your hours directly support shelters that rely on volunteers to keep their doors open and their animals cared for.
Support our Shelter-of-the-Month partners
CatCause partners with shelters across the state. Volunteers help us amplify their work, run micro-fundraisers, and coordinate donation drives.
Build experience + service hours
Perfect for students, community members, or anyone wanting to build nonprofit experience. We provide service hour documentation when needed.
Be part of something bigger
Every hour you give creates ripples: more resources for shelters, more visibility for adoptable cats, more lives saved.
Ways to Get Involved
Whether you're available in person or remotely, there’s a volunteer role at CatCause that fits your skills and schedule.
Digital Advocacy & Promotion
Help with social media and digital outreach efforts in promoting our cause and events.
Merch Ambassador
Advocate and promote sales on our Printful storefront which directs 100% of proceeds to annual Grant Program.
Outreach Support Coordinator
If you can’t volunteer in person, you can help with:
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Social media outreach
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Graphic design
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Writing + communications
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Grant research
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Data entry
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Fundraising outreach
Submit Content for Blog & Updates
Help cats get adopted faster by taking great photos or helping shelters tell their stories.
🔗 Ready to Get Started?
Complete the CatCause volunteer contact form below.
You’ll receive a welcome email, next steps, and available upcoming opportunities.
Your time makes a real difference. Michigan’s shelters rely on volunteers — and every hour you give helps save lives.