General Cleaning & Animal Care Volunteer

Caring for the animals at Wildcat Ridge Sanctuary is a profound responsibility, and our dedicated Keepers and Interns work tirelessly to ensure that every cat receives the highest standard of personalized care. To support their efforts, we invite volunteers to assist with essential cleaning tasks, helping to create more time for our staff to focus directly on the animals.

As a General Cleaning & Animal Care Volunteer, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and enriching environment for our hybrid and domestic cats, as well as some of our beloved livestock residents.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Food Prep Area Support:
- Washing dishes used in food preparation
- Doing laundry for animal bedding and blankets
- Cleaning and sanitizing enrichment toys

Hybrid & Domestic Cat Areas:
- Scooping litter boxes
- Sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing floors, shelves, and walkways
- Refilling water bowls
- Replacing beds and blankets as needed
- Assisting with approved enrichment activities for cats

Livestock Care:
- Refilling and cleaning water troughs
- Scooping manure from barns
- Providing enrichment and affection to our farm animals

Our current livestock includes:
- 2 miniature donkeys
- 2 Kune Kune/Potbelly pigs
- 2 roosters
- 2 cows

This shift provides a meaningful opportunity to interact with both our small cats and our livestock animals, all while supporting the overall mission of the sanctuary.

Shift Details:

Schedule: Daily from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Availability: Year-round, limited to 1–2 volunteers per shift
Commitment: Minimum of 4 volunteer days per month
Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 21 years or older

Physical Requirements:

Volunteers should be able to:
- Stand for extended periods
- Bend, reach, and stoop comfortably
- Lift up to 20 pounds

By volunteering your time, you’ll help ensure that the animals at Wildcat Ridge receive the best care possible while enjoying a rewarding experience working alongside our team.

Mowing & Maintenance Masters

Help Keep Wildcat Ridge Safe, Clean, and Green

With over 80 acres dedicated to caring for our wildcats, regular grounds maintenance is essential—not just for the appearance of the sanctuary, but for the safety of our animals and staff, especially during wildfire season. That’s where our Mowing & Maintenance Masters come in!

As a volunteer in this role, you’ll help us manage the land that supports our animals' well-being.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Groundskeeping & Fire Safety:
- Operating lawn mowers and weed whackers
- Trimming brush and branches away from enclosures
- Clearing overgrown areas and maintaining short, trimmed grass around perimeters
- Supporting fire prevention efforts through regular grounds upkeep

Planting & Landscaping:
- Assisting with planting trees and shrubs that provide shade and comfort for our cats
- Helping to water and care for new vegetation during hot summer months

These tasks directly improve the quality of life for our animals and contribute to a safer, healthier sanctuary.

Shift Details

Schedule: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Availability: 2–3 times per week
Volunteers per shift: 2–3
Commitment: Minimum of 3 days per month
Age Requirement: 21 years or older

Physical Requirements

Volunteers must be able to:
- Work outdoors with limited shade
- Bend, lift, and move comfortably throughout the shift
- Operate basic lawn care equipment (training provided)

Whether you're experienced with landscaping or just willing to learn, our staff will guide you through safe operation of all necessary tools and equipment.

Join the Mowing & Maintenance Team and help us keep Wildcat Ridge beautiful, functional, and safe for the animals who call it home.