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Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is a volunteer-run cat/kitten rescue
organization serving Vancouver and surrounding municipalities in the Lower Mainland since
2000. Our Vancouver headquarters and transition center is where rescued cats are nursed to
health before being placed in one of our 550 volunteer foster homes. Each year, we find forever-
homes for 1200+ cats and kittens. We welcome cat lovers, pet owners and animal loving hearts
to help support our mission!

VOKRA’s Mission

To end cat overpopulation and cat homelessness. We rescue, heal, then home cats – first in our
network of foster homes, then in carefully matched, loving, forever homes. We are a passionate,
volunteer-driven charity with extensive cat care experience. We believe that no-kill is the only
responsible approach, that TNR works, and that cats are awesome!

Position Summary

We are currently seeking Cat Care & Medical Team Volunteers to join our dedicated group of individuals to assist with managing the care of the kitties at our Operations Center. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and well-being of the cats under our care, making a direct and meaningful impact on their lives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment

• Must commit to a minimum of 6 months
• Must commit to regular weekly shift

Cat Care

Feeding cats as per posted instructions

Scooping litterboxes, and refilling litter level as required

Recording cat’s food intake and eliminations

Reporting concerns regarding food intake, eliminations, or cat behaviour to Volunteer Manager

Reporting concerns regarding cat health to Volunteer Manager

Dishwashing

Emptying all dirty food bowls of leftover food

Loading dirty food bowls and utensils in dishwasher

Turning on dishwasher when full

Emptying litterboxes when too dirty for scooping

Cleaning

Sweeping floors

Emptying garbage

Laundry – as needed

Checking levels of dirty laundry

Putting laundry in washer

Putting laundry in dryer

• Folding laundry, and putting away in designated area

Requirements

• Experience with cats
• Be self - directed, willing to take initiative, detail oriented
• Be able to lift medium heavy 40lb.bags of litter, wire kennels
• English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing
• Minimum 6 month commitment, once a week

Shifts

Monday

• 4pm – 6pm

Wednesday

• 4pm – 6pm

Friday

• 4pm – 6pm

Saturday

• 4pm – 6pm

Benefits

• Get to visit lots of cats!
• Work Experience

The knowledge that are you helping a team to work towards ensuring our Vokra Operations Rescue Centre is able to help as many kitties as need our help.

We can’t do it with out you.

Thank you for being part of our team.

Click HERE to apply.