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At Cats Protection we welcome volunteers with open arms, no matter how much time you can give, there’s a place for you with us!

We wouldn’t be here without the amazing support of our volunteers. Whether you’re looking to volunteer in a hands-on role with the cats we help, want to volunteer in one of our charity shops or are looking for a different kind of volunteering role.

Everything we do is designed to create and maintain a safe, positive and inclusive environment for everyone. Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

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Volunteering in our shops

From sorting through goods, to selling pre-loved items, take a look at how you can volunteer in a Cats Protection charity shop.

Shop volunteers
Volunteering in our branches

We have over 170 branches across the UK with lots of different opportunities to volunteer for us.

Branch volunteers
Fostering

We’re always on the lookout for fosterers who can care for our cats while they wait for their forever home.

Volunteer as a fosterer
Volunteering in our centres

Have a look at the roles you could get involved in at one of our centres across the country.

Centre volunteers

Why volunteer with Cats Protection

  • You’ll be part of our 9,000 strong volunteer network who we rely on to keep our branches and shops running, raise awareness of Cats Protection and help teach the next generation of pet owners about cats
  • We have a variety of roles, including hands-on work with cats, charity shop roles, and administration roles such as working on branch websites and managing the finances of your team
  • Volunteering with Cats Protection will give you the opportunity to meet lots of new people, learn new skills and make a positive change to your local community
  • There’s no minimum number of hours you can give – you can give whatever time you have
  • If you’re looking to give your time to a good cause, or want to improve your skills for your CV, that’s great! We’re happy to welcome all volunteers no matter what your goal is
  • Some of our volunteers have even gone on to become employees of Cats Protection, so volunteering can be a great foot in the door

More ways to volunteer

Volunteering with our education team

From giving talks in schools, to helping educate the local community. Share your love of cats by volunteering with our education team.

Education volunteers
Volunteering with our neutering team

Neutering is key to improving cat welfare and reducing the number of unwanted cats. Help us spread the message.

Neutering volunteers
Volunteering with our fundraising team

We rely on generous donations from the public to help an average of 157,000 cats a year. Help us raise the money needed by becoming a fundraising volunteer.

Fundraising volunteers
Other ways to volunteer

Looking for a different type of volunteering? Find out about volunteering for your Duke of Edinburgh Award, completing your pre-clinical Extra Mural Studies (EMS) and more.

Other ways to volunteer
"Don't think about it, just go ahead and do it! You get such a special feeling from helping cats find their way into new homes and you get to make lots of new friends along the way too." – Julie, Branch Fundraising Events Organiser
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