VolunteerAt — The Rescue House, Inc.
Are you passionate and eager to make a difference in your community? We invite you to work alongside The Rescue House—a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization committed to finding forever homes for cats in need. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in animal rescue operations, develop teamwork and organizational skills, and contribute directly to the well-being of vulnerable animals. As a team member, you’ll participate in daily care and administrative activities and help shape innovative strategies to improve our programs. Whether you’re interested in animal welfare, nonprofit management, or simply want to give back, this role offers a rewarding blend of practical experience and personal growth. Join us and become part of a supportive community that is changing lives. Your efforts can help pave the way for brighter futures for our feline friends, and you’ll walk away with skills, connections, and memories that will last a lifetime.
By the end of your internship at The Rescue House, you can expect to gain a well-rounded skill set and deep practical knowledge in both animal welfare and nonprofit operations. Here are some key areas where you’ll grow: Animal Care & Welfare: * Learn best practices for feline care, including nutrition, behavior assessment, and basic medical support. * Understand rescue, foster, and adoption processes, and how to ensure each cat’s physical and emotional well-being. Nonprofit Operations: * Gain insight into how a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization functions. * Dive into administrative operations, record keeping, and how to manage resources efficiently. Teamwork & Leadership: * Collaborate with a diverse team of passionate individuals, learning effective teamwork and problem solving. * Develop leadership qualities as you take on responsibilities, coordinate tasks, and contribute to strategic projects. Project & Event Management * Participate in organizing adoption drives, community events, and fundraising initiatives, giving you practical experience in planning and running these events.
Those interested in working directly with our cats by caring for the animals in our adoption centers will receive in-person training on all tasks that must be completed during each particular shift to ensure the health and well-being of the animals prior to being assigned to a time slot. There are tracking sheets and charts posted inside the visitation room to remind volunteers what needs to be done at various times. Supervisors will be available via phone to answer all questions and provide necessary support. Students participating in adoption events will receive instruction on interfacing with the public and ensuring the cats are adequately cared for, including those that find the fairs stressful. Supervisors will be on site to answer all questions and guide students in handling any atypical situations that arise. Onboarding for remote administrative tasks will involve a phone call or Zoom meeting with the supervisor for the particular project. During this initial contact, goals of the project and a breakdown of tasks will be reviewed. Once the student commits to working on a certain team and completing set assignments, there will be weekly or biweekly check-in sessions over the phone or on Zoom to review the student's progress and address any issues that have come up. Students will have access to supervisors outside of these planned meetings via text or email and can schedule additional calls or Zoom sessions if needed.
Disclaimer:
* Animals
Depending on what a given student chooses to participate in, disposal of animal feces or sanitation of litter boxes may be involved. Although all of the cats in our care are friendly towards people and fully domesticated, working with animals is inherently risky as they can scratch and bite. Usually, there are behavioral cues before an incident; however, in certain circumstances, it can occur without warning. Although not likely, students desiring to work directly with our acts may sustain injuries.
Please go to our website (www.rescuehouse.org). On the left-hand side of the page, click on the "Volunteer" tab. A drop-down menu will appear. Please select "Apply to Volunteer." It will take you to a page with a hyperlink to submit your volunteer application online. On the first page of the JotForm application, please select all the volunteer opportunities that interest you. The second page of the form requires you to input your contact information and confirm understanding of a number of acknowledgments. Click "Submit."
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 6 | hours per week |