Volunteering is essential to the everyday operations of Cat Haven.
With over 8,000 cats and kittens coming through the doors of Cat Haven every year, we rely on a team of amazing people who choose to contribute their own time to help keep things running.
See below for the list of programs we are currently recruiting. The list may change depending on seasonality, capacity, and what is currently needed.
If you are interested in any of these programs, we would love to hear from you today!
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Programs
General Operations of the Shelter
Join Cat Haven's most critical volunteer team in assisting with the day-to-day running of the shelter.
Tasks include:
- Cleaning and disinfecting cat condos;
- Washing bowls and litter trays;
- Dunking cat carriers in disinfectant, so they can be used again;
- Doing laundry for our Grounds, Clinic and Boarding teams;
- Sweeping and bagging up rubbish;
- Restocking food, litter and other cat supplies;
- Sorting donations from the public and storing them securely on site; and
- Constructing carriers and folding adoption booklets.
If you join in this program, you will unlock the option to train up to more advanced roles, such as:
- Kennel Support / Morning Clean volunteer: Responsible for daily care of friendly cats on site (feeding, basic health checking, and enrichment);
- Boarding volunteer: Helping to feed, clean, and play with cats who are staying in our boarding facility;
- Quarantine areas: Assist in the care of cats and kittens who have communicable diseases, such as ringworm; and
- Adoptions: Learn how to matchmake a customer with the cats available for adoption.
Whisker Warriors - Marketing
We're on the hunt for Marketing Volunteers to help us with our social media to spread the word and find loving homes for cats in need.
Whether you're a marketing student, an aspiring Insta star, or a TikTok aficionado, we want your skills!
- Capture & edit adorable photos/videos/Reels of our cats
- Craft engaging social media content
- Ensure content meets Cat Haven's standards
- Visit adoption centres & foster homes across Perth
- Assist with other marketing & fundraising tasks
Cat Haven Op Shop - Scarborough Location
Cat Haven Op Shop - Scarborough
We are looking for fabulous Op Shop volunteers with attributes that include:
- Customer Service Purrfessional: Greet customers with a smile and help them find their perfect purchase.
- Team Players: Work with a fabulous team of volunteers.
- Fur-tastic Treasure Hunter: Sort, price, and display donated pre-loved items.
- Merchandiser: Create eye-catching displays.
We are super excited to be bringing this new fundraising venture to fruition and look forward to seeing you in our shop!
Cat Haven Op Shop - Willetton Location
Cat Haven Op Shop - Willetton
Following the opening of our Scarborough Op Shop in 2024, we are excited to announce the opening of a second Cat Haven Op Shop location in Willetton in June 2025 and we need passionate volunteers to help make it a success.
If you love working with people, finding hidden treasures, and making a real difference for cats in need, we’d love to have you on board!
We are looking for fabulous Op Shop volunteers with attributes that include:
- Customer Service Purrfessional: Greet customers with a smile and help them find their perfect purchase.
- Team Players: Work with a fabulous team of volunteers.
- Fur-tastic Treasure Hunter: Sort, price, and display donated pre-loved items.
- Merchandiser: Create eye-catching displays.
We are super excited to be bringing this new fundraising venture to fruition and look forward to seeing you in our shop!
