Volunteer
About Our Volunteer Program
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter. Volunteers are critical to the work we do; we absolutely could not care for the number of cats we do without these dedicated individuals!
Volunteer Requirements & Process
Eligibility
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- After your application has been submitted, you will receive a separate email containing a link to complete a background check through our third-party platform, Express Background Checks. This is a mandatory step in our volunteer process and must be completed before moving forward.
- The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary (“Hermitage”) does not accept or provide volunteer opportunities for individuals seeking to fulfill court-ordered community service or court-ordered volunteer service requirements or any other mandated service hours imposed by a court, probation department, diversion program, or other legal authority. Volunteer service with Hermitage is limited to individuals who choose to participate on a purely voluntary or educational-related basis and not as part of any legal obligation.
Getting Started
- Complete the volunteer application
- Submit background check
- Await notification via email
- Attend mandatory orientation session
- Work with volunteer coordinator to identify your preferred task
- Receive training in your chosen area
- Begin regular volunteering schedule
Group & Corporate Volunteering
Perfect for teams, companies, or organizations wanting to volunteer together. Contact our volunteer coordinator to arrange special group projects.
Contact Information
Volunteer Coordinator
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (520) 571-7839 ext. 113
Did you know that thousands of companies offer volunteer grant programs? These programs provide monetary grants to organizations where employees volunteer. Ask your business if they have volunteer matching programs to amplify your contribution to our shelter.