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Help rescue cats while experiencing life in Japan. Your main role is cleaning—keeping our shelter hygienic, safe and comfortable for the cats. You'll also help with feeding, socialising cats and general animal shelter tasks. Live with volunteers from around the world, make a real difference, and be part of an amazing rescue community.
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our volunteer programme is designed for compassionate, reliable individuals who are passionate about animal welfare and committed to providing the highest standard of care for our rescue cats and kittens. Volunteers play an essential role in ensuring the shelter remains clean, safe and enriching while supporting the daily wellbeing of our feline residents.
Full training will be provided before your placement begins, and our team will guide you through all daily routines and procedures.
We provide rice, pasta, oils, basic condiments, spices, occasionally tea, coffee and some extras. Everything we supply will be vegan and you will need to to purchase your own protein and vegetables.
Volunteers are required to commit 25 hours per week.
Primary responsibilities include:
Cleaning and maintaining excellent hygiene standards throughout the shelter.
Weighing and monitoring cats.
Preparing and serving food.
Cleaning and replenishing litter boxes.
Sweeping, mopping and disinfecting floors and surfaces.
Observing cats for any changes in behaviour or health and reporting concerns.
This role is best suited to someone who is physically active, dependable, responsible and happy to follow instructions while working as part of a team.
There are three daily shifts:
Morning Shift (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Deep clean assigned area (Cat cafe or rescue house & nursery)
Weighing and monitoring cats
Morning feeding
Litter box cleaning
Deep cleaning and maintenance of environment
Afternoon Shift (3:00 pm)
Feeding
Litter box inspection and cleaning
Light cleaning and welfare checks
Evening Shift (8:00 pm)
Evening feeding
Litter box inspection and cleaning
Light cleaning and welfare checks
The volunteer role is physically demanding and involves cleaning, maintenance, caring for cats and getting your hands dirty. We are looking for people who are dedicated to the shelter mission, love cats, have stamina and energy, are flexible and adaptable, and are comfortable with hard physical work.
This is not an easy role in exchange for free accommodation and food.
Volunteers are required to submit photos and brief observations after each shift to help monitor the health and wellbeing of the cats. Shelter areas are also monitored by CCTV to ensure the safety and welfare of both the cats and volunteers.
- Commit to a minimum of 25 volunteer hours per week.
- Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
- Follow all training, health and safety procedures.
- Treat all cats with kindness, patience and respect.
- Report any concerns about a cat's health or behaviour immediately.
- Keep the shelter clean, organised and hygienic at all times.
- Wash and sanitise hands before and after handling cats.
- Do not administer medication or treatments unless authorised by a supervisor.
- Respect the privacy of fellow volunteers, staff and visitors.
- Ask for guidance if you are unsure how to carry out a task.
- Help create a positive, welcoming and supportive environment for both cats and volunteers.
