Event Planning

From adoption fairs and fundraising events to community outreach and supply drives, our events help bring in vital support and find loving homes for our animals. As an Event Planning Volunteer, you’ll be part of a creative force that makes these magical moments happen!

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the planning and coordination of onsite and community events
• Help secure venues, permits, vendors, and supplies
• Coordinate day-of-event logistics (set-up, volunteers, cleanup)
• Brainstorm fun, animal-friendly event themes and activities

This person will be part of a team - working with Board Members, Marketing, and other volunteers to develop these events.

Interested? Please fill out the application below -

Community Events

Community Outreach Events

Do you love connecting with people and giving back to your community? We're looking for volunteers to help bring our local events to life.

Responsibilities may include (depending on event):
• Help manage registration or check-in area
• Support vendors, presenters, or performers
• Guide attendees and answer questions
• Distribute promotional material or refreshments
• Help keep the event area clean and welcoming

Each event comes with its own unique needs, so we create a dedicated Sign-Up Genius link outlining available roles and time slots. To rally support, we send out email invitations and share calls for volunteers across social media. You’ll also find sign-up links conveniently listed on our Events page(s), so getting involved is just a click away!

Tabling Events

Friends of Noah regularly collaborates with local organizations to participate in tabling events throughout the community. These casual, 2–3 hour gatherings offer a fun and meaningful way to support our mission while connecting with others. These events typically feature an informational table stocked with brochures and pamphlets. Some events also include simple games or activities for kids.

Friends of Noah is currently seeking a volunteer for a tabling event at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse in Janesville. Hours are 10am - 12pm on the 4th Saturday of EVERY OTHER MONTH.

Interested? Please fill out the Volunteer Application and someone will be touch.

Grant Writer

Are you passionate about helping animals and skilled in storytelling and strategy? Friends of Noah is seeking a Grant Writer to help secure crucial funding to support our rescue efforts. Your words can be the key to transforming lives—both furry and human.

What’s involved?
• Research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities
• Write compelling grant proposals tailored to the funders’ guidelines and priorities
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and submissions
• Collaborate with Board Members and Marketing to gather financials, program details, and impact data
• Assist in drafting reports for awarded grants to ensure compliance and continued support
• Track outcomes and build relationships with funders over time

Board Members and Marketing will help to identify potential funding sources. Grant writing is NOT necessary!

Interested? Please fill out the application below and one of our representatives will be in touch!

Adoption Center

Like cats?
We want YOU!

The Friends of Noah Adoption Center for Cats (located inside of Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Janesville) NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Volunteer’s duties will include:

• Play with cats and kittens!

• Basic physical care of the cats’ living areas including:
  • Scooping litter boxes
  • Cleaning kennels
  • Providing fresh linens if soiled
  • Ensure adequate food/water supplies.

• Interact with the public!
  •Receive the public in a welcoming and maintain a safe and positive environment for the cats.

Friends of Noah is at Mounds 7 days a week (depending on their store hours). Shift hours are normally 2 or 2 1/2 hours. Scheduled hours are currently as follows (but willing to be flexible with the right person):

• Monday - Friday: 10-2

• Monday - Friday: 5-7pm

• Weekends: 10 - 2:30pm and 2 - 4:30pm

**We are currently filling shifts for:
Weekends: 10 - 2:30

Interested? Fill out the application below, and someone will be in touch!

Questions? Contact us below and our Adoption Center Coordinator will be in touch!

Foster

Friends of Noah's foster parents provide temporary care for cats and dogs in Rock County. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for many months. 

Fostering is flexible enough for most lifestyles and Friends of Noah will custom-match the animals to each foster home. By offering your time, energy and home to an animal in need, you prepare the animal for adoption into a permanent home.

Unfortunately, there are always more animals in need than fosters, so we are constantly looking for good foster candidates.  Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions for consideration.

If you are interested in learning more about fostering for Friends of Noah, please complete this application indicating your preference.  One of our foster coordinators will get in touch with you to explore the opportunity!  

Fundraising Assistant

Every donation helps save lives. As a Fundraising Assistant, you’ll be part of a passionate team working behind the scenes to raise vital funds. Your efforts will directly impact the number of animals we can help.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with planning and executing fundraising events
• Support donor outreach via email, phone calls, and thank-you notes
• Research new fundraising opportunities and creative campaign ideas

This person will be part of a team - working with Board Members, Marketing, and other volunteers to develop these events.

Interested? Please fill out the application below -

Laundry

Yes, even a rescue has laundry needs! It may not be glamorous, but it’s essential. Clean bedding, towels, and blankets help keep our rescued animals comfortable, healthy, and feeling loved.

Responsibilities include:
• Picking up laundry weekly - or as needed - from Mounds Janesville (upstairs)
• Wash, dry, and fold towels, blankets, and pet bedding
• Organize clean items for easy access by staff and other volunteers
• Use gentle detergents suitable for animal use

In a typical week, there is one load of laundry. Laundry can be picked up / dropped off anytime during Mounds store hours.

This person will coordinate with Mounds Adoption Center Managers.

Transport (Animal and/or General)

Do you have a reliable method of transportation? Auto insurance? Friends of Noah could use your help!

Animal Transport:

• Transfer rescue animals (cats and dogs) from high-kill shelters to local foster homes.

• Take rescue animals (cats/dogs) to veterinary or other appointments

• The ability to lift animals into a vehicle is a huge plus.

• This person(s) will work closely with our Canine and Feline Intake Coordinators.

General Transport

• Pick up large quantities of pet food and other items for fosters and/or CAFE programs

• Comfortable traveling to the greater Chicago area is a plus!

• Truck and trailer are not required (but helpful!) A U-Haul will be provided as needed.

Please note that mileage is reimbursable following IRS guidelines. In 2025, this amount is $.14/per mile.