Volunteer With Us!
We are always looking for other cat lovers, environment lovers and tech savvy folks!
Check out our volunteer opportunities.
Board of Directors
Must be based in the USA.
No OPT students as we cannot guarantee the hours.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Are you passionate about animal welfare, helping the environment, and making a real impact in your community?
We invite you to apply for a position on our Board of Directors!
There are some requirements:
We ask for at least a one year commitment, 2 would be amazing.
FFCR is a 100% Member Participation non-profit. That means you will be asked to donate at least $1.00 per year to the organization.
Email us now to apply
Research Volunteers Wanted - Feral Cat Colonies
Must be based in the USA.
This Volunteer Position is a time commitment and can accommodate OPT Students.
Must have amazing communication skills and be able talk to people who do not want to give us this information.
Furever Feline Cat Rescue is gathering information on feral cat colonies in the United States.
We have a huge list of groups that feed these colonies and we need to gather all sorts of information from them.
This volunteer position is google searching, emailing and calling.
Be a part of the solution with us.
Email us now to apply
Engineers - Hardware, Software, Embedded / IoT Engineers, Data & Cloud Engineers, UX/UI Designers
Who We’re Looking For:
Must be based in the USA.
No OPT students as we cannot guarantee the hours.
Hardware Engineers
Prototype feeding mechanisms using motors and sensors
Integrate components like RFID scanners and power systems
Design for outdoor durability and portability
Bonus if you're located near Portland, Oregon — that's where our first prototype will be built and tested.
Software Engineers
Program feeder logic tied to chip IDs and feeding schedules
Interface with sensors, cameras, and backend APIs
Help build the volunteer-facing dashboard for remote monitoring
Embedded / IoT Engineers
Write firmware for microcontrollers (e.g., ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino)
Handle real-time control and sensor data
Set up remote diagnostics and over-the-air updates
Data & Cloud Engineers
Build and manage databases for cat profiles, feeding logs, and footage
Enable remote access, backups, and alerts
Explore analytics to identify lost or unregistered animals
UX/UI Designers
Design intuitive, volunteer-friendly interfaces
Visualize animal activity and feeding patterns
Create onboarding flows for non-technical users
Why Join?
Be part of an early-stage project where your ideas shape the core product
Make a tangible difference in animal welfare and pet recovery
Collaborate with a small, motivated, multi-disciplinary team
Work flexibly, remotely, and creatively
Gain experience across hardware/software/IoT systems
We welcome students, professionals, tinkerers, and animal lovers alike.
Whether you’re looking to build your skills or build something that matters — there’s a place for you here.