Become A Volunteer
Volunteer for Little Orphans Kitten Rescue, Inc.
We need your help saving tiny lives!
Step 1
The first step in becoming a foster for the LOKR is to complete the application form below:
Step 2
Complete the following courses and send your certificate at director@orphankittens.org
Step 3
Bookmark the following page and make a mental note of what “Flash” classes are available.
Ways To Volunteer
Adoptions Leader:
- Keep pet adoption sites up-to-date (Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet).
- Review adoption applications.
- Facilitate communication between adopter and foster.
- Supervise volunteers at adoption events.
- Coordinate with the Foster Volunteer Leader to schedule spay/neuter surgeries and final adoptions.
Volunteer Leader:
- Identify potential volunteers and help with recruitment.
- Identify volunteer training needs and schedule training sessions.
- Plan social gatherings for volunteers, including recognition events.
- Maintain open lines of communication with volunteers, keeping them informed of LOKR activities and ensuring that all volunteers are well-supported and feel appreciated!
Foster Volunteer Leader:
- Identify foster training needs and schedule training sessions or learning opportunities.
- Ensure that all kittens begin vaccinations at the appropriate time.
- Maintain open lines of communication with fosters to ensure they have everything they need.
- Coordinate with the Adoptions Leader to schedule spay/neuter surgeries and final adoptions.
Foster Volunteer (Weaned Kittens):
Care for and socialize kittens after weaning until they weigh enough for their spay/neuter surgery.
Foster Volunteer (3-6 Week Olds):
Care for kittens once they are using a litter box but still need to be bottle-fed and socialized.
Foster Volunteer (0-3 Week Olds):
Care for kittens from birth until litter-box trained.
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
There are many ways you can help support LOKR in saving tiny lives!
There are many ways you can help support LOKR in saving tiny lives!
- Help plan and carry out fundraising or supply donation events.
- Volunteer for the annual kitten shower.
- Offer to help the Adoptions Leader with adoptions events, calling references, getting updated kitten photos from foster volunteers, etc.
- Help the Volunteer Leader with social gatherings and other volunteer support needs.
- Offer to take photos of adoptable kittens.
- Transport kittens to/from vet appointments, spay/neuter surgery, final adoption.
- Identify grant opportunities and write grant applications.
- And so much more!
How to Become A Volunteer
Fill out the form below to get instructions about how to become a volunteer.