Foster parents provide temporary care for cats or kittens in their own homes. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care while others may need up to three months.

‘- Provide support to the Advancement Department for event preparation. – Project assistance during peak periods – Volunteering at Wedgwood events

‘- Decorate and write cards of encouragement for children and teens in Wedgwood’s care – Great volunteer project/activity for groups – youth group, bible studies, clubs, families. – Please email [email protected] for cards and details

‘- Purchasing gifts from a resident’s wish list – Putting together gift baskets for on our Residential Homes – Assisting in stuffing stockings and wrapping and preparing gifts

The Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program is a highly respected program of the National Park Service and is administered locally by the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The VIP program aims to create a mutually-rewarding experience for the volunteer and the National Park Service by matching individual interests with the many different venues, groups, and events.

The Y needs people to help with things like the aquatics center, child care, events, the playground and health and wellness. Fill out an application on our website to get started.

This is one of the most rewarding ways to help our cats! Do you have what it takes to foster a kitten? Socialize them with other animals and people, give them love and train them to be a good house cat?