# Syros Cats volunteer program > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syros-cats-volunteer-program > Updated: 2026-09-09T10:00:22.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 5. In August 2026, the Syros Cats animal sanctuary on the Greek island of Syros began accepting applications for its volunteer scheme. Managed by an NGO, the program offers volunteers free lodging in a shared house, with water, electricity and Wi-Fi provided at no charge, and a weekly day off. Volunteers work five hours per day, six days a week, for a minimum of one month, performing duties such as feeding cats, changing water, cleaning litter and refuge areas, and, under veterinary supervision, administering medication. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, speak decent English and cover their own travel, international insurance, meals outside the refuge and any extra transport. The initiative builds on earlier announcements that described private bedrooms, free breakfast and partial cost reimbursement for a 2027 cohort, indicating that recruitment started earlier than initially reported. The organization, identified as the British non-profit Cat Syros, has been active since 2012 and manages an estimated 3,000 cats across the island through systematic sterilization and care. The scheme reflects a growing regional interest in community-based animal-welfare projects, similar to programs on nearby islands. By September 2026, new recruitment details emerged for the period between January and June 2027. The organization, referred to as Syroscats, updated its requirements to include individuals or couples aged 25 and older, with an application deadline of September 30, 2026. This updated schedule specifies a workload of approximately five hours per day, five days a week. While veterinary experience is highly valued, it is not mandatory; however, applicants must be punctual, capable of working independently, and must not have cat allergies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Syroscats seeks volunteers for cat care on Syros island The animal welfare group Syroscats is offering free accommodation and breakfast on the Greek island of Syros for volunteers to care for stray cats from January to June 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syroscats-seeks-volunteers-for-cat-care-on-syros-island ### 2026-08-15: Syros island seeks volunteers for cat welfare project The non-profit Cat Syros is seeking volunteers to care for approximately 3,000 cats on the Greek island of Syros, offering free accommodation and breakfast in exchange for daily assistance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syros-island-seeks-volunteers-for-cat-welfare-project ### 2026-08-07: Syros Island cat sanctuary offers free food and lodging for volunteers The Gatti di Syros refuge on Greece’s Syros island will open in Sep 2026, offering volunteers free housing and basic utilities in exchange for 5‑hour daily cat‑care duties. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cat-care-programs-draw-volunteers-to-greek-islands ### 2026-08-02: Syros Cats offers free housing for volunteers on Greek island Syros Cats on Greece’s Syros island will accept volunteers from September for a month‑long stint, offering free lodging, breakfast and partial expense coverage; duties include cat care, cleaning, medication and 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syros-cats-offers-free-housing-for-volunteers-on-greek-island ### 2026-07-29: Syros Cats sanctuary on Greek island invites volunteers Syros Cats sanctuary on Greece’s Syros island offers free housing and breakfast to volunteers who commit to a month‑long, five‑hour‑daily cat‑care program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syros-cats-sanctuary-on-greek-island-invites-volunteers --- Cite as: Syros Cats volunteer program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syros-cats-volunteer-program