Volunteer with Us
Dedicated volunteers are a vital part of the Felidae team. As a non-profit organization we rely on passionate, hard-working and driven individuals who have an interest in science, education, policy, wild cats, and/or the natural world. There are volunteer opportunities for all ages, including children. If you would like to get involved, you can select from the options below, or contact us to explore ways in which you can help us make a difference for wild cats and balanced ecosystems.
Students Conducting the Predator-Prey Lab. Part of the CAT Aware program.
Education and Outreach
- Staff booth at exhibit and tabling events
- Photography and videography
- CAT Aware Education Program - Special training required
Community Presentation at Cornerstone Sonoma in December 2012
Event-Related Opportunities
- Set-up, break-down, and cleanup
- Pick up goods and deliver for event
- Plan menus and prepare food
- Presentation set-up and support
- Staff booth at exhibit and tabling events
- Welcome and register guests
- Serve beverages and food to guests
- Sell merchandise and raffle tickets
- Photography and videography
Young Girl Looking At Felidae Wild Cat Images
Office and Computer Tasks
- Direct mail campaigns
- Data entry
- eNewletter design and production
- Grant writing
- Inventory merchandise
- In-kind donation research
- Other office tasks (Manage files and publications)
A team member calls out the discovery of a latrine
Remote Cameras and Other Field Work
- Monitor remote cameras
- Enter remote camera data
- Scout for camera placements
- Photography and videography
- Scouting for tracks and sign
- Survey transects for felid presence
- Verify sightings reports
Website and Online Activities
- Website development
- Participate in and update social media
- Blog about events, news and field activities
- Website updates
Other Opportunities
If there are other contributions that you believe would be valuable to Felidae, don't hesitate to contact us. Felidae welcomes all donations of professional services and materials that can help us continue to operate with a low overhead.
Tracking pumas on horseback. Part of the Patagonia Puma Project.
Internship Opportunities
Felidae also offers internships to students of all ages and skill levels who are interested in ecology and conservation. Interns are immersed in depth into the world of wild cat conservation, including field work, fundraising, public speaking and a wide range of activities associated with operating a non-profit. Our internships are volunteer-based, and do not provide monetary compensation or housing.
The length of an internship is variable, ranging from 3 weeks to longer. While there are no specific pre-requisites (other than a love of cats or science, or both, and a desire to make a difference), we do require interns to make a time commitment in terms of weekly hours and have the ability to meet deadlines.
To learn more about our internship opportunities, please check out our careers page or contact us.
Do You Have 2-4 Hours A Month To Preserve Your Local Ecosystem?
Our volunteers are the driving force behind making true change in ecosystem health and wild cat conservation. Some like to volunteer in the field, others help us maintain our online presence, and some work with events. With just a few hours a month, you can make a difference, too.
Make A Difference Right Now
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our work is only possible because of generous donors like you.
More than 90% of your donation will go directly to our groundbreaking research, outreach, and education programs.
This is where true change starts. If you’d like to be a part of it, make a donation to Felidae Conservation Fund today:
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