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Volunteer With Charles River Alleycats!
At CRA, all our work is powered by passionate volunteers. From the field to behind the scenes, everything we do depends on people like you. Whether you're trapping cats, helping with transport, fostering temporarily, or telling our story, your time and care directly improve the lives of community cats across Massachusetts.
We welcome volunteers with all levels of experience and are especially in need of those who can help in Brockton and Dorchester, where need is highest.
Review our current roles below and fill out our short interest form. A member of our team will follow up with more details. Thank you for taking the first step in helping cat communities in need. 😻
💪 Trapper / Field Team (Location-Based)
In this role, you are the boots on the ground—working directly in neighborhoods to humanely trap outdoor cats and coordinate their next steps. This is the heart of our work and often the most hands-on.
This role requires:
Patience, compassion, and energy
A flexible schedule (evenings/weekends are common)
A reliable vehicle
Comfort lifting traps/cats
Willingness to work in varied settings (yards, alleyways, etc.)
We provide mentoring and training. We especially need trappers willing to travel to Brockton, Dorchester, and surrounding towns.
🐾 Short-Term Foster / Cat Care (In-Home)
In this role, you provide safe, temporary housing for cats who are in transition — either recovering from trapping and awaiting a vet appointment, or being assessed as potential candidates for adoption. Sometimes cats are in traps and just need a quiet space overnight. Other times, you may be helping socialize kittens or care for friendly adults awaiting placement.
There are two types of home help we need once cats are trapped.
Overnight Holding 💤
Hold a trapped cat safely in your home—almost always in their trap—while they wait for their vet appointment the next day. This helps us avoid long transports or unsafe holding locations and is especially helpful when trapping late at night. No handling required.
Fostering & Socializing 🐾
Take in friendly adult cats or kittens who need a place to stay before being placed in a shelter. Some kittens may need extra time to adjust to people or gain weight before they’re eligible for adoption. We’ll match you with animals based on your comfort and setup.
Both roles require:
A quiet, closed-off space (like a spare room or bathroom)
Willingness to check on the cat(s), follow instructions, and keep them safe
Basic caregiving (food, water, litter)
🚗 Transporter (Location-Based)
In this role, you provide the critical help of getting cats and trapping gear from A to B. We often need help getting cats to vet appointments (usually early morning or mid-afternoon) or moving traps and supplies to/from trapping locations (which can happen anytime of the day.)
This role is great for people with:
A flexible schedule
A reliable, enclosed vehicle (no open beds or trunks)
Comfort driving with cats in carriers or traps
💻 Admin & Support Roles (Remote)
Storytelling / Social Media: Help us spread the word, share impact stories, and showcase the cats we help. If you have experience in writing, design, or social media—or just want to help us communicate better—let us know!
Join Our Team!
Kindly complete the form below to express interest in volunteering with CRA.
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