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Volunteer With Us!

Purrfect Seniors is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping senior cats find safe, loving homes and live comfortable, happy lives. We rely entirely on volunteers to make this happen.

You can get involved from anywhere — we offer both remote and in-person roles in London, Ontario.

Whether you want to help with admin, events, transport, or direct care, your time makes a real difference for senior cats.

Join our Team

Why Volunteer With Us?

We’re dedicated to helping senior cats live their days peacefully in loving homes, receiving the care they deserve — but we can’t do it without volunteers.

By offering your time and skills, you directly support their care and help more cats find safe, loving homes.

When you volunteer with us, you become part of a welcoming, committed team working together to make a real difference in the lives of senior cats.

Plus, volunteering provides valuable experience, skill-building opportunities, and a chance to connect with a community that shares your passion for animal welfare.

    • A strong commitment and belief in our organization's mission and core values.

    • Adherence to our organization’s policies. 

    • Strong communication skills, dedication and reliability.

    • Ability to work in a team and collaborate with others.

    • A positive and professional attitude. 

    • A love for animals!

    • Parental consent for volunteers under the age of 18.

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Remote & Flexible Volunteer Positions

We are currently seeking volunteers to fill these positions. If you’re interested in any of them, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. Please note that the Director positions will require a more thorough interview and onboarding process.

  • As a general member, responsibilities include:

    • Attending meetings

    • Voting

    • Participating in initiatives and operations that you are interested in

    • Having more flexible duties (work with directors and chair of the board).

    • Will be present at general meetings and other meetings, as needed.

  • The responsibilities of the Director of Outreach include:

    • Seeking appropriate community placements for adoptable cats

    • Seeking humane societies or other adoption organizations that would be interested in collaborating

    • Source other collaboration opportunities, such as fundraising

    • Develop outreach materials

    • Contact media outlets (i.e. newspapers, news stations)

    Position requirements:

    • Strong communication skills - written and verbal

    • Consistency and reliability

    • Technological proficiency

    • Experience with Canva an asset

    • Work with other committee members and the Director of Fundraising

    • Identify fundraising opportunities 

    • Organize fundraising events & initiatives 

    • Record and assess fundraising achievements  

    • Participate in fundraising meetings

    Although it would be great to have members available to participate in events in London, Ontario, we are happy to have committee members who work remotely as well.

    • Work with other committee members and the Director of Marketing

    • Develop and implement a communications plan

    • Create and coordinate information in a variety of formats (i.e. media outreach, event promotion, email marketing, social media, and blogs) 

    • Maintain the organization’s branding and image

    • Assess the effectiveness of communication strategies

In-Person Roles in London, Ontario

Want to volunteer in person? We offer flexible, part-time roles like transporting cats, assisting with adoptions, and supporting events. Explore a variety of opportunities designed to match your interests and availability.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

Please complete our Volunteer Interest Form to get started! We look forward to connecting and welcoming you to our volunteer team!

Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteer FAQs

    1. Complete and submit the Volunteer Interest Form.

    2. Have a meeting with some of our volunteers to talk about next steps.

    3. Complete the new volunteer orientation.

    4. Complete any additional training required for your role.

  • We have remote and in-person volunteer positions. There are a variety of ways you can volunteer, depending on your interests and skills. If you’re interested, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. Any questions about volunteering can be directed to info@purrfectseniors.ca

  • We currently do not have any co-op positions available. If this changes, we will make an announcement on our website and social media platforms. 

  • Absolutely! If you’re interested in collaborating for a volunteer day, please email info@purrfectseniors.ca.

  • Time commitments depend on the position of the volunteer. For example, Directors have more of a commitment and specific responsibilities. General Members have a more casual commitment and can participate in the activities that they are the most interested in.

    If you apply to be a volunteer, we will review all of this information with you, in detail. Do not worry if you're not sure how much of a commitment you want to/can make yet. If you have any questions before filling out the volunteer interest form, please contact us at info@purrfectseniors.ca

  • If you have inquiries regarding volunteering with our organization or require assistance in completing our volunteer form, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are available to provide support and guidance!

    Send an email to info@purrfectseniors.ca for support.