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We are always looking for other cat lovers, environment lovers and tech savvy folks!
Check out our volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Board of Directors Position
Must be based in the USA.
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No OPT students as we cannot guarantee the hours.
One UNPAID Board of Directors position available
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
Volunteer Researcher(s) Wanted
Feral Cat Colony Data Project
Must be based in the USA
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Help Furever Feline Cat Rescue (FFCR) revolutionize the way we care for feral cats while protecting the environment.
FFCR is developing The Hawk—an innovative, mobile feral cat feeder designed to reduce waste, improve tracking, and streamline care for feral cat colonies. This cutting-edge solution will help us support both our feline friends and the planet more efficiently.
To secure grants and drive data-informed decisions, we need detailed research and statistics—and that’s where you come in!
What You’ll Do:
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help us gather and organize key information related to current feral colony care methods, including:
Plates, tins, and plastic used per day
Bags of dry food, cans of wet food, and water bottles/jugs used daily
Miles driven per day (including for supply runs)
Microchipping practices
And other relevant metrics that reflect the day-to-day operations of colony management
Track and update this information in our Excel Worksheet
This data will help us compare the current environmental and logistical impact to the future benefits of using The Hawk.
What The Hawk Will Help Us Achieve:
With the data you help collect, we’ll be able to demonstrate and quantify goals such as:
Tons of waste diverted from landfills (paper, tin, plastic)
Increased bulk purchasing to reduce single-use packaging
More cats fixed, microchipped, evaluated
Cats relocated home or adopted when appropriate
Food banks funded with cat food and vet vouchers
Fuel savings by reducing volunteer trips to colonies
And much more!
Why Volunteer With Us?
Make a tangible difference for animals and the environment
Be part of a forward-thinking rescue project
Join a friendly, remote-based team of cat lovers
Gain experience in data gathering, grant support, and environmental sustainability
Who We’re Looking For:
Detail-oriented and organized individuals
MUST know Excel
Comfortable with online research and data input
Passionate about cats, animal welfare, or environmental protection
Able to commit at least 5 hours per week
Pre-completion OPT students welcome!
We are looking for multiple volunteers to join us and help make this project a success.
Interested?
Please email us with a brief note about yourself and your resume.
Let’s use data to protect cats and clean up the planet.
Volunteer Blogger Wanted – Must Love Cats!
Must be based in the USA
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Are you passionate about cats and love to write? We're looking for a volunteer blogger to join our team and help us share fun, informative, and heartwarming content about our feline friends!
What You'll Do:
Write blog posts about all things cat-related – care tips, behavior insights, rescue stories, cat breeds, and more!
Help spread awareness about cat welfare, adoption, and the joy of being a cat parent.
Collaborate with a friendly team of fellow cat lovers.
Let people know about what we are doing via the blog.
You Are:
A strong writer with a love for storytelling.
Knowledgeable (and willing to learn more!) about cats and their care.
Comfortable doing research and writing engaging, original content.
Reliable and able to contribute at least 3-5 posts per month.
This is a volunteer position, perfect for students, aspiring writers, or anyone looking to build a writing portfolio while helping cats and the people who love them.
Email us now to apply!
Engineering - Open Roles
FFCR is developing an Engineering Team of outstanding volunteers. If you would like to join us, you may apply directly through the below email: fureverfelinecatrescue@gmail.com
The Hawk is in its early stages. This is your opportunity to help shape the project from the ground up and be part of an impact-driven team. We are creating a mobile, microchip-activated feeder designed to:
• Identify cats using microchip scanners
• Dispense food based on individual profiles to prevent overfeeding
• Monitor colonies using internal cameras
• Move between locations using vehicle towing
• Connect to a cloud dashboard for remote volunteer monitoring
Hardware Engineers
• Prototype feeding mechanisms using motors and sensors
• Integrate components such as RFID scanners and power systems
• Design for outdoor durability and portability
• Bonus if you are near Portland, Oregon for in-person prototyping
Software Engineers
• Develop logic for chip ID-based feeding schedules
• Interface with sensors, cameras, and back-end APIs
• Build a volunteer-facing dashboard for monitoring and control
Embedded / IoT Engineers
• Write firmware for ESP32, Raspberry Pi, or Arduino
• Handle real-time data and sensor control
• Implement over-the-air updates and diagnostics
Data and Cloud Engineers
• Manage databases for cat profiles, logs, and footage
• Build systems for remote access, backups, and alerts
• Explore analytics to identify lost or unregistered animals
UX/UI Designers
• Design simple, volunteer-friendly interfaces
• Visualize animal activity and feeding data
• Create intuitive on-boarding for non-technical users
Why Join
• Help define the direction and core technology of the project
• Make a measurable difference in animal welfare and rescue
• Collaborate with a motivated, cross-disciplinary team
• Work remotely with flexible hours
• Build hands-on experience with real-world hardware and software systems
We welcome students, professionals, hobbyists, and animal lovers. Whether you are looking to grow your skills or contribute to a cause you care about, you can find a place here.
Reach out to our Director of Engineering Dominic Yi via email here: