Volunteer Handbook
Welcome Letter
Dear Volunteers,
Thank you, and welcome to the Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) team! As a volunteer, you are joining the organization in one of the most crucial positions. It is only because of the dedication of volunteers that SAFe is able to perform the work that we do every day. Volunteers are key, and we are very fortunate to have some of the best volunteers any organization could ask for. As a volunteer with SAFe Rescue, you have the opportunity to learn more about the Rescue operations, and most importantly, you get a chance to see the very rewarding work involved in helping to save and adopt out 1,400 - 2,000 cats and kittens each year!
The work done here can be fun, rewarding, and at times, challenging. No matter what part of operations you become involved in, the work always ties back to SAFe's mission to save cats' lives and support their human companions. Caring for the cats is very rewarding, and there is plenty of hard work involved as well. The cleaning, laundry, feeding, sweeping, mopping, transporting, adopting, and care-taking never ends, which is why we are able to support so many volunteers in our mission to help the cats; our volunteers make the Rescue a reality. Volunteers are the reason we can help so many cats and through their hard work and dedication, we are able to keep the Rescue running smoothly and effectively, which means more cats and kittens get adopted and more lives are saved. Your position with us is essential, from feeding kitties to greeting adopters to cleaning out enclosures. We strive to give our volunteers a great experience here at SAFe Rescue.
Our number one priority will always be keeping rescued cats and kittens healthy and adoptable so that they can find loving homes. We know that you are here for the same reason we are: to support this priority. Sometimes, that means not doing the things we may want to do (pet cats and kittens), but all of our decisions are made for the kitties’ health.
Please read this handbook for all the information you need about volunteering here at SAFe Rescue. This handbook is always available for your reference.
We hope you enjoy your time here with us at SAFe Rescue and thank you for your time, service, and dedication.
Sincerely,
SAFe Rescue Kitties, Staff, and Board
Mission Statement
SAFe Rescue saves feline lives by taking in homeless cats, giving them the care they need, finding them loving homes, and supporting their human companions.
Statement of Purpose
We believe each cat has inherent value and that humans and felines enrich each other’s lives. This bond builds compassionate communities with empathy for all living things.