We share our lives with cats. They bring happiness to millions of us every day. Yet too many cats don’t get the care and kindness they deserve. Thankfully, we’re not alone in our love for cats. People like you stand with us in offering their time, passion and generous donations, meaning we can be there for thousands of cats and kittens every year.
Our fundraising volunteers are a huge part of this, championing our cause in their local communities by organising and helping at events, chatting to members of the public, processing donations and completing important admin.
By joining the team, you’ll become part of a dedicated community of volunteers, using your kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
“Over the last few years, I’ve helped at exciting fundraising events, street collections and bag packs. It’s been so much fun, and I’ve loved meeting so many cat people locally and sharing in our love for these wonderful animals. It’s always exciting to see new people join the team. The more money we raise, the more cats that get the safety, comfort and love they so deserve.” Julie, Fundraising Team Leader volunteer
There are several roles that make up our fundraising volunteer teams. All of these roles are varied and support each other closely. You’ll find organisers and helpers at the heart of community events such as village fêtes, bake sales, dances, quiz nights and supermarket collections. Behind the scenes, our other fundraising volunteers will be ticking off to-do lists, sharing impactful appeals and stories on social media and processing donations. Our collection box volunteers seek out donation hot-spots, build relationships with local businesses, and deliver/pick the boxes back up, helping to keep Cats Protection visible in the community.
You might be a real people person who thrives on talking to people and loves making event-goers feel welcome, happy and well-looked-after. You might be full of ideas, ready to inspire a calendar of community events, with the passion and dedication to make them happen. Maybe you have an eye for detail and would enjoy perfecting important administration tasks or counting fundraising totals. Or perhaps you’ve already got great connections locally and know the perfect places to put a collection box.
Whatever your strengths, your skills and experience will make such a difference. And if you’ve never volunteered in fundraising before, we’ve got you. We’ll provide all the training and support you need, helping you to build your confidence and giving you the opportunity to try out different parts of our roles.
Think you could be the perfect fit? We’d love to hear from you. To join our fundraising team, you’ll need to be aged 16 or over. Find out if there’s an opportunity near you by searching our current fundraising volunteer opportunities. You’ll just need to enter your postcode and tick ‘fundraising’. Once you’ve applied, we’ll be in touch with you to arrange an informal chat.