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CARA is a community of animal lovers working to rescue, rehome, and advocate for the welfare of cats and dogs across the Philippines. Volunteering is a meaningful and rewarding experience, especially for those with genuine compassion and love for animals.

However, passion alone does not always ensure long-term commitment. In the end, continuing this journey is a choice, one that calls for consistency, responsibility, and heart.

July 2026 Update

Hello! Our volunteer sign-ups are currently on hold, and we plan to revisit this program in 2027. That said, we are currently reviewing volunteer applications for our Content & Media Team. If this aligns with your interests and skill set, please send us an email with "Media Team Volunteer" in the subject line.Thank you!

What this means for you

Real involvement

You'll contribute real, hands-on hours visiting our cats & dogs in the CARA HQs, creating published, attributable content, speaking at schools, or coordinating with communities. Volunteer in one (or more!) of our programs to get involved.

We're on each other's team

You'll join a team of like-minded people, build new skills, and be a part of a movement making life better for animals in the Philippines (current focus: Metro Manila).

Who can sign up

Anyone 18 and over who genuinely cares about animal welfare and can commit to 20 hours per quarter of volunteer work. No specific background needed: just commitment, communication, and full support of CARA's philosophy and policies.

Browse below to learn more about our programs.

Adoption & fostering

Review applications, update cat/dog profiles, join home visits, follow-ups, and turnover support for potential adopters and fosters.

Depending on your interest, location and capacity for travel, you can choose your area of focus: the Cats in Mandaluyong, or the Dogs in Novaliches, QC.

Create content, manage social media, write blogs, photograph and document events. Take on 1-2 of the following roles:

Social Media - Create pubmats and captions for Facebook and Instagram
Blog Writers - Write articles/ blogs for the website
Documentation - Take photos/ videos of events and/or CARA adoptables
Research - Research topics for content and ensure they are from legitimate sources
Design- Create layouts for digital content. If you're an artist, we can partner up to get your CARA-related art pieces published and promoted.
Website - create website posts and pages relevant to running campaigns

Represent CARA at talks, school visits, outreach programs, and advocacy events

Depending on your interest, level of confidence, and location, you may be invited as a resource speaker for CARA's partner schools, LGUs, and organizations. Key topics will cover CNVR, Responsible Pet Ownership, and Animal Welfare.

Coordinate with PMO, HOA, residents, and LGUs on community cat management programs.

As a CARA representative, you will provide guidance and coordination support for the CNVR program. Your goal is to promote humane, non-confrontational, and compassionate advocacy for animal welfare.

Register as a volunteer today >>

Message us to learn more about our volunteer program and to sign up for the next orientation schedule.