Transport volunteer

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

If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food – and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters.

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.

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

Cats Protection Rugby Branch, which first opened its doors on 1^st November 2004, is run by a small group of volunteers working to rescue and rehome stray and unwanted cats and kittens in the Rugby postcode areas of CV21, CV22 and CV23. Our amazing, friendly volunteers are a diverse group with a shared love of cats who fit volunteering around their home lives and personal commitments. We're looking to welcome new volunteers to join our brilliant team. As well as meeting great people and making an incredible difference to the cats of Rugby, you'll enjoy practical benefits such as discounted pet insurance.

Applicants for this role must hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.  A willingness to drive the Branch van would also be advantageous.

An in-depth knowledge of postcode areas CV21, CV22 and CV23 is essential.

Please note that part of this role may include assisting with the transportation of cats to and from locations outside the Rugby area.

What we need from you

• Arranging and transporting equipment, litter and cat food
• Transporting cats to and from vets, foster homes and centres
• Transporting equipment to and from events

Time expectation

Our transport volunteers usually spend two to four 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.