Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
As a Cat Action Team (CAT) Community Lead you will have the important role of co-ordinating a team of Community Lost and Found volunteers. Using your excellent people management skills, you will support and encourage your team to help cats by providing advice and guidance to anyone who has lost or found a cat. You will also be pivotal in influencing the understanding of good cat welfare in local communities.
You can expect us to
- Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
A bit more information about this role and the team
The branch are looking for indoor fosterers so applicants would need to have a suitable spare room.
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Collaborating with the Volunteer Team Leader (VTL) to plan volunteer activity that helps people to help cats
- Supporting volunteers in their roles to provide advice around lost and found cats
- Responding to email and telephone enquiries from members of the public regarding cats
- Developing relationships with community and social groups, attending regular community meetings and promoting Cats Protection and our welfare messages
Time expectation
The time expectation for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and projects. Our Community leads usually spend between 10 to 12 hours per week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
