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
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. The purpose of this role is to support the organisation with communications and administration at a local level. You’ll play an active part in the branch committee and support the branch with record keeping and planning, thus enabling more cats to be helped.
You 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
📋 Volunteer Opportunities – Admin Team Leaders 📋
Location: Remote / From Home
Time commitment: Approx 6-10 hours per week
We’re looking for two organised and motivated volunteers to take on Team Leader roles within our branch. If you’ve got strong admin skills, enjoy supporting others, and want to make a difference to cats in our community, one of these roles could be perfect for you!
🐈 Branch Admin Team Leader
This role covers the general administrative needs of the branch, helping to keep everything running smoothly.
You’ll:
🐾 Oversee and support our admin volunteers
🐾Coordinate branch records and ensure information is kept up to date
🐾Help with correspondence, meeting notes, and filing
🐾Work with other Team Leaders to support the branch’s overall goals
🐈 Cat Admissions Team Leader
This role supports our Cat Admissions Volunteers, ensuring the process of bringing cats into our care runs smoothly and efficiently.
You’ll:
🐾Support volunteers who are the first point of contact for people handing over cats
🐾Help manage waiting lists and prioritise urgent cases
🐾Ensure records are completed accurately and securely
🐾Liaise with fosterers and other teams to coordinate admissions
We’re looking for people who:
🐾Have good organisational and communication skills
🐾Are confident using basic IT (email, spreadsheets, databases – training provided)
🐾Can lead and support a team of volunteers
🐾Have a genuine love for cats and our mission
What you’ll get from us:
🐾Full training and ongoing support
🐾The chance to develop your leadership skills
🐾Being part of a friendly, passionate volunteer team
🐾The satisfaction of knowing your skills directly help cats in need
If you can keep things organised, support a team, and want to make a positive difference for cats, we’d love to hear from you! 💜
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Disseminating relevant organisation-wide information and updates to the branch volunteers
- Supporting engagement and communication between the branch and wider organisation
- Drafting committee meeting agendas and taking and sharing meeting minutes
- Supporting the efficient running of the branch by ensuring administration processes are carried out effectively
- Supporting the administration and update of the branch annual plan
- Sign-posting queries from members of the public
- Keeping branch records and information up to date and secure, using Cats Protection systems – training will be provided
Time expectation
Our support volunteers usually spend 2-5 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.
