MYCAT's volunteer programme aims to instill a sense of wildlife stewardship among Malaysians and nurture future conservationists. It is designed to empower members of the public to actively participate in our tiger conservation efforts.

If you’re asking yourself these questions - “So what can I do? I don’t eat tiger meat or take tiger-based medicines. And if I knew about tiger poaching or smuggling, I would report them. But what can I actively do to help tigers?” - then our Citizen Action for Tigers (CAT) programme (view brochure here) will give you the opportunity to get involved.
 You can volunteer by participating in our outreach programmes or lend your eyes and ears at poaching hotspots during CAT Walks.

To maximize the benefit to both volunteers and programmes, training is provided to all who enlist. The training focuses on equipping them with a strong foundation on content and technique in delivering the messages to the target communities.

To date, MYCAT has successfully held many rural and urban outreach programmes, reaching out to more than 28,000 people all over Peninsular Malaysia. That’s 28,000 people who have a clearer idea on why and how we need to save our tigers.

Volunteerism enriches our conservation community and makes available many resources that would otherwise not exist. There is no question that contributions from volunteers have greatly enhanced MYCAT’s conservation efforts. Through our volunteer programmes, we train and empower volunteers to engage and empower many more Malaysians towards a better future for wildlife and people. We alone could not have reached 28,000 people.

Apart from facilitating the outreach programmes, volunteers bring their own set of unique skills to the table. Professional artists design attractive materials to promote the Wildlife Crime Hotline and inform villagers about the deer hunting ban, while internet-savvy volunteers help spread messages via social media networks of their own volition. Very young volunteers – children under 12 – write their own lyrics and put on performances to raise awareness among their peers. Children make tiger-themed souvenirs, sell them and donate the proceeds so MYCAT can conduct more outreach programmes in poaching hotspots. People of all ages from all backgrounds are helping us to save tigers.