According the the Merriam-Webster dictionary a volunteer is a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service. Forever Home Feline Ranch is a strictly volunteer organization. We don't have any paid staff. We survive and rely on our volunteers. In fact, we are proud of our volunteers and all they have done to help out the cats! We wouldn't be where we are today without our volunteers.

Forever Home Feline Ranch needs your help! Would you like to make a difference in the community and the life of the cats? Help is needed in the following areas:

• Sewing cat mats, dog mats and cat toys
• Offsite adoptions
• Grant writing
• Assisting with fundraisers
• Distributing flyers
• Getting the word out
• Marketing
• Capital Campaign Fund

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer call us at 217-679-1593 or send an email to our volunteer coordinator Sara Darst: sdarst8807@hotmail.com

Please fill out a volunteer application - download application here

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Denise Wake
Hi my name is Denise Wake. I currently am the proud owner of six rescues, three big dogs, and three cats. I first heard about Forever Home Feline Ranch (FHFR) a couple of years ago when the SJ-R did a story about a fundraiser for them at Germann Gardens. I have been involved with animal rescue for a number of years and thought I would enjoy volunteering for a relatively new local organization. I was a little skeptical about an all cat rescue, since I mostly did dog rescue. I was quickly won over by the love and affection of the Ranch cats and the volunteers associated with this organization. I started helping with mobile adoptions, both at Ace Hardware on Walnut and Petsmart. It is very rewarding to see the cats and kittens find their forever home. I also enjoy socializing the cats and learning about each of them. They all have a story. It's helpful at adoptions to be able to tell potential adopters about the cat they are interested in. I have especially grown fond of Nimmy, Loki and JoJo. These are older sanctuary fellows with each of their own personality. As I learned about FHFR, I started to volunteer more and get more involved with the fundraising. Any type of animal rescue isn't easy. There are long hours, unlimited supply of unwated, neglected animals and money is always tight. I would encourage anyone, any age to volunteer and make a difference. The rewards given back bring joy and happiness into your life. Forever Home Feline Ranch is helping out the feline population, one cat at a time and I am thankful and happy to be part of that.

Forever Home Feline Ranch would like to say that we are honored and lucky to have Denise as part of the FHFR family. Denise is now our Fundrasing Coordinator. She took on that task and never complains. Denise is always available to help and the cats enjoy her company. Thank you Denise for all you do for the ranch and the ranch kitties!

Denise's Fur Kids:

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St. Patrick's Day Parade with volunteers
from the Forever Home Feline Ranch