WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE AND VOLUNTEER

We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our mission. If you're interested in contributing your time and talents to help these beautiful creatures, please contact us today!

Volunteer at Orphan Animal Rescue - Neenah

HOW YOU CAN HELP

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT OARS

Are you a cat lover? Want to give back to your community and help support a great cause?

OARS uses volunteers in 2 hour blocks twice per day. We have a morning shift, and an afternoon / evening shift. Each shift is responsible for cleaning cat rooms, feeding cats, and socializing the cats and kittens. You can apply to volunteer for a regular weekly shift (for example, every Tuesday evening), or you can pick shifts by month based on your availability and shifts that have openings.

If you are 18 or older, you may volunteer on-site; volunteers ages 12-17 can volunteer on-site with a parent or guardian during that shift.

Apply below!

OARS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

As a 100% volunteer-run rescue, we rely entirely on passionate people like you to keep our mission going—whether you're providing daily care for cats at our Adoption Center, helping at special events, crafting, running errands, or supporting fundraising efforts.

Please complete the form below to let us know how you’d like to get involved!

*Required Fields

Volunteer Application

Volunteer's General Information

Volunteer's General Information

*First Name:

Middle Name:

*Last Name:

Previous Last Name(s):

*Date of Birth:

*Street Address:

*City, State:

*Zip:

*Phone:

*Email:

Age Requirements

Age Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 17 years old to participate in on-site volunteer programs due to safety/ insurance guidelines. Volunteers ages 12-17 are welcome to assist with public events and off-site activities with a parent/guardian.

Employer Information

Employer Information

*Employer Name:

*Occupation:

*Length of Employment:

*Employer Address:

*Employer Contact/Title:

*Employer Contact Phone:

Interests & Skills

Interests & Skills

*How would you like to help? (Check all that apply)

Adoption Room Attendants Purple banner reading “Adoption Room Attendants” with a brief description of cat care tasks on-site.

Special Events Special Events notice: staff booths at Craft Shows, Pet Supplies Plus, and other sites; help, adoptables, OARS questions, fundraising.

Special Events notice: staff booths at Craft Shows, Pet Supplies Plus, and other sites; help, adoptables, OARS questions, fundraising.

Post for the Paws Print off Ours flyers and post them to promote cat adoption and grant fundraising opportunities.

Business Partner Liaisons Business Partner Liaisons: Network with local businesses to cultivate partnerships for events, discounts, donations, and more.

Business Partner Liaisons: Network with local businesses to cultivate partnerships for events, discounts, donations, and more.

Fundraising Text slide titled “Fundraising” with ideas for selling candy bars, crafts, baked goods, and other items.

Crafts for Pets! Purple flyer recruiting crafters for a craft fair, with text about making items to sell.

Foster Care Foster care sign with white text on lavender background about shelter, socialization, training, and adoption center visits.

On-call Help Purple banner titled “On-Call Help” describing volunteer errand, pickup, and transport support.

Tell Us About Yourself

Tell Us About Yourself

*Where or how did you learn about the OARS Volunteer Program?

*What do you hope to gain or contribute as an OARS volunteer?

*What relevant skills, training, or interests should we know about?

References

References

Please list two non-relative references who have seen you with pets, and note their relationship to you. Let them know an OARS volunteer will contact them.

*Reference 1: Name/Relation:

*Reference 1: Phone:

*Reference 1: Email:

*Reference 2: Name/Relation:

*Reference 2: Phone:

*Reference 2: Email:

Photo Release

Photo Release

Photo Release Permission

I GRANT OARS permission to use photos/videos of me for promotional or educational purposes.

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT & LIABILITY WAIVER

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT & LIABILITY WAIVER

Volunteer Status: I am offering my services as a volunteer for Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. (OARS) voluntarily. I understand that I am not an employee, agent, or contractor of OARS, and I will receive no compensation, wages, or employee benefits. I agree to follow OARS policies and act safely and respectfully while volunteering.
Assumption Of Risk: I understand that working with animals and participating in rescue operations carries inherent risks, including but not limited to animal bites, scratches, animal-borne illnesses, bodily injury, allergic reactions, and property damage. I acknowledge that these risks apply at OARS facilities, foster locations, off-site events, transportation, and partnering venues (including local pet supply stores).
Release & Hold Harmless: I hereby release, waive, and hold harmless Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc., its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and partnering businesses/venues from any and all liability, claims, or demands for personal injury, illness, death, or property damage arising out of or related to my volunteer services.

*Signature:

*Date:

Thank You

Thank you for your interest in OARS! Your support helps us make a real difference for local pets and people!

We will review your application and contact you within 5 to 7 business days.

OARS Mission Statement

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for cats in need, one at a time. We provide compassion, love, and the highest quality of care for each animal, in a comfortable environment. Cats live in a cage-free environment at the adoption center or in foster homes until adopted.

Any extra care and nurturing that is needed for those cats that may otherwise be deemed unadoptable - the shy, the sick, the orphaned, the injured, the abused, the neglected, the unwanted misfits - is provided by our volunteers until these cats find their forever homes.

About Us

Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue in Neenah, WI that was founded in September 2008 by animal lovers who saw the need in the Fox Cities community to save the lives of more homeless cats. They set in motion the steps needed to ensure a future in which there are no more homeless cats in Wisconsin. As a result, it is important to work with overcrowded shelters to further this goal. OARS receives no public or municipal funding; we rely completely on donations and fundraising to care for these homeless cats.

We inspire action that will make an impact on cats as well as people. Through the development of educational and outreach initiatives, we reach the community and beyond with our message about the importance of spaying and neutering and treating animal companions with respect and dignity. With your help, we will create a network of animal lovers who will change the world—one homeless cat and one person at a time.

FOSTER A HOMELESS CAT

Are you ready to help save lives? We are OARS, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping cats in need. If you have the time, love, and a spare room to offer a foster cat, we can help you save one!

All it takes is a little bit of your time and dedication. OARS will provide all supplies and medical care.

We are always looking for new foster homes, so if you think this sounds like something that would be right for you, please apply today!

ASK ABOUT FOSTERING

GATHER AND COLLECT ITEMS

Donate crafts & homemade goods

OARS is happy to accept crafts of all kinds or other homemade goods to sell at expos and events. We’d encourage you to include a business card or brochure with your items so we can acknowledge you and your business. Some people have made blankets, hats, mittens, scarves, dog coats and cat toys. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing.

Host a supply drive at work, school, church or anywhere else

We’re always in need of litter and high-quality foods for the animals in our care. We often have sick, nursing or baby kitties who need canned food. See our complete list of needed items on our Wish List.

GO TO OUR WISH LIST

SMALL EFFORTS THAT ADD UP

At Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, we are a community of animal lovers who have come together to help cats find their forever home. We believe that every cat deserves a loving family, no matter what challenges they may be facing.

If you love cats and want to learn more about how you can help us continue this work, please join our community on Facebook!

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK

Collect Pennies for Pets!

If you want to help out but don't have time to volunteer, consider collecting pennies at work. Set out a donation canister or sell candy or other small items at your workplace to help homeless animals. Collect change to make a change!

BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER

We're proud to partner with companies that are making a difference in the world.

Our partnership program allows you to support the cause by offering a discount, donation, or other support for those who visit our website. In return, we'll advertise your support and drive business your way. You can also donate materials and goods for resale to help the cause.

Message us to learn more about our community partnerships.

PARTNER WITH US

SHOP ONLINE FOR HOMELESS CATS

OARS is a great place for you to give back. You can do it every time you shop online!

Shop at hundreds of your favorite retailers, from Old Navy to Barnes & Noble and more, by using iGive.com. When you sign up, select Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary as your beneficiary. A percentage of each shopping “trip” you make goes to help the homeless cats of Orphan Animal Rescue. It's easy as 1-2-3! Get your free account today!

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Thank you for your interest in helping homeless cats through Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary!

We could not help them without you.