Volunteer
Give Your Time, Change a Cat's Life
Rescues run on volunteer power. Whatever your skills, schedule, or experience level, there's likely a meaningful way for you to help cats in Columbus.
Why Volunteers Matter
Every cat RAINS CAT RESCUE helps is touched by volunteers: the person who answers an adoption inquiry, the driver who gets a kitten to a vet appointment, the photographer whose picture makes an adopter fall in love, and the caregiver whose daily cleaning keeps cats healthy. Volunteering isn't supporting the work — it is the work.
You don't need special credentials to start. Reliability, compassion, and a willingness to learn matter far more than experience. We'll help you find a role that fits your interests and comfort level, whether that's hands-on cat care or behind-the-scenes support from home.
Please note: available opportunities depend on our current organizational needs. When you apply, tell us what interests you and we'll discuss where help is needed most right now.
Ways to Help
Cat Care Assistance
Feeding, cleaning, litter care, and socializing cats so they stay healthy, happy, and adoptable.
Adoption Event Assistance
Help set up events, handle cats safely, and talk with potential adopters.
Administrative Help
Answer inquiries, organize records, and support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a rescue running.
Photography
Great photos change adoption outcomes. Help our cats look like the stars they are.
Social Media
Help tell our story, share adoptable cats, and spread educational content online.
Fundraising
Support campaigns, events, and donor outreach that keep rescue work funded.
Transport
Drive cats to veterinary appointments, foster homes, and events.
Community Outreach
Represent the rescue at community events and help neighbors learn about cat welfare.
Educational Support
Help create and share accurate, practical cat-care information.
Event Setup
Lend a hand with the logistics that make adoption and fundraising events possible.
Foster Support
Help foster families with supply runs, respite, and coordination.
Volunteer Application
Tell us about yourself and how you'd like to help. We'll follow up about current opportunities and next steps.
Ready to make a difference for a cat?
Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or give, every action helps a cat move closer to safety and a loving home.