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
Our photo and video volunteers help source, capture and share engaging photos of cats and other images to promote everything Cats Protection does for cats across the UK. Their photos and images help raise awareness of our fantastic volunteer groups and teams which in turn helps raise funds, raises awareness of adopting a Cats Protection cat, helps promote neutering and encourages people to learn more about great cat welfare.
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
Location: On-site (Surrey Cat Centre and at events)
Time Commitment: Flexible, ideally a few hours per week or per event
Do you have a passion for photography, videography, and animal welfare? We’re looking for a creative volunteer to help us capture the heart and soul of our centre - the cats and kittens in our care - and bring their stories to life through compelling visual content.
What You’ll Do:
- Take high-quality photos and short videos of cats and kittens for use on social media, our website, and promotional materials
- Work closely with our Social Media Volunteer to create engaging content that helps cats find loving homes
- Attend events to document the day and capture behind-the-scenes moments
- Help build a library of images and videos for ongoing use in campaigns and fundraising
- Assist in creating short video clips or reels to showcase individual cats, events, or centre life
What We’re Looking For:
- Confident using a camera or smartphone to take clear, well-composed photos and videos
- Basic editing skills (or willingness to learn) to prepare content for online use
- Comfortable working around animals and capturing their personalities
- Creative eye for storytelling through visuals
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Bonus Skills (but not essential):
- Experience with video editing tools (e.g., Canva, CapCut, iMovie, etc.)
- Ability to suggest creative ideas for visual campaigns or themed shoots
- Interest in animal behaviour or rescue work
What we need from you
You’ll be:
- Communicating with others to obtain photos and videos
- Organising photos and videos provided by others
- Capturing images of cats in care, cats we are helping, events and all things Cats Protection
- Ensuring that content meets with internal and external policies and guidelines
Time expectation
Our photo and video volunteers usually spend two to three 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.
