January 7, 2026 – Seal Beach, CA – At Helen Sanders CatPAWS, volunteers are the heart of everything we do. From rescuing vulnerable cats and kittens to helping them heal, grow, and find loving homes, our lifesaving work would not be possible without the compassion and dedication of our volunteer community.
If you love animals and want to make a real difference, volunteering with CatPAWS is a rewarding way to give back while being part of a caring, supportive team.
Why Volunteer With CatPAWS?
Every volunteer plays a direct role in improving the lives of cats and kittens in need. Whether you have a few hours a month or more time to give, your efforts help provide critical care, comfort, and second chances to animals who need it most.
Volunteering with CatPAWS allows you to:
– Help rescue and protect vulnerable cats and kittens
– Support adoptions and connect animals with forever families
– Be part of a mission-driven, animal-loving community
– Gain hands-on experience in animal welfare
– Make a meaningful impact right here in your local community
Volunteer Opportunities
CatPAWS offers a variety of volunteer roles to match different interests, skills, and schedules. Opportunities may include:
Foster Care
Fostering is one of the most impactful ways to help. Foster homes provide temporary care for kittens, nursing moms, or cats recovering from medical treatment until they are ready for adoption.
Adoption Events
Volunteers help set up, greet potential adopters, answer questions, and ensure cats are comfortable and safe during adoption events.
Transport and Support
Assist with transporting cats to veterinary appointments, events, or foster homes, helping ensure they receive the care they need.
Fundraising and Events
Support CatPAWS events, including our annual bowling fundraiser, birthday celebrations, and community outreach efforts, that raise vital funds for rescue operations.
Behind-the-Scenes Help
From administrative support to social media and outreach, volunteers with unique skills help keep CatPAWS running smoothly.
No Experience Required, Just a Big Heart
You do not need prior rescue experience to volunteer. CatPAWS provides guidance and support to help you feel confident and prepared. All that’s required is compassion, reliability, and a love for cats.
Join Our Lifesaving Mission
When you volunteer with Helen Sanders CatPAWS, you are not just helping animals; you are becoming part of their journey to safety, healing, and love. Every hour volunteered helps save lives and strengthens our mission to protect cats and kittens in need.
If you are ready to make a difference, we would love to welcome you to the CatPAWS family.
Learn more and sign up to volunteer today!
Together, we can continue giving cats the second chances they deserve.
About Helen Sanders CatPAWS
Founded in 2010 to continue the legacy of Helen Sanders, who practiced and advocated trap-neuter-return (TNR) for feral community cats since the 1990s. CatPAWS rescues at-risk cats from public shelters, finds adoptive homes, provides support to the community with education, low or no-cost spay/neuter clinics, traveling kitten therapy program, and the DIY kitten care project. Visit www.helensanderscatpaws.com, CatPAWS Facebook page, or call 562-280-4450 to learn more or get involved.