Volunteer

Volunteer for Little Orphans Kitten Rescue, Inc.

The first step in becoming a foster for the LOKR is to complete the application form below:

Complete the following courses and send your certificate at director@orphankittens.org

Bookmark the following page and make a mental note of what “Flash” classes are available.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Fill out the form below to get instructions about how to become a volunteer.

Donate once or become a monthly supporter. It all goes to Saving Tiny Lives!