Community Cat Champion Volunteer

Volunteer role description (Please note to be successful you will need to complete an application form which will be emailed to you)

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, employees and supporters.

A bit about this role

At Cats Protection we strongly believe that neutering cats before they can breed is an essential part of cat ownership. Unfortunately some people have misconceptions about neutering, for example, that female cats should have one litter of kittens before being neutered. Our community cat champions play an important role in helping promote neutering in local communities. They build relationships with members of the public, encourage people to neuter their cats, dispel myths about neutering and ultimately help prevent unwanted cats in the future.

What can you expect to be doing?

● Talking to members of the public day-to-day and at events

● Promoting neutering campaigns and offering advice

● Linking with community groups to share neutering messages

● Attending community events to promote neutering campaigns

● Flyering and door knocking to discuss benefits of neutering in the area

● Helping arrange transport for people to get their cat to the vet to be neutered (not esssential)

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in your local area by encouraging owners to neuter their cats and raising awareness of the benefits of neutering. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team.

We’re looking for someone with:

● A calm, friendly manner

● The ability to speak to people from different backgrounds

● A passion for meeting new people, building relationships and networking

● Knowledge of your local area- BD5 knowledge would be advantageous.

● Willingness to be part of a team

● Good IT skills

● The ability to travel by own or public transport (ideally able to drive with your own car)

Time expectation

Our community cat champions usually spend 2 to 10 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact: Sophie.ashton@cats.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 4 per week

Salary: £0.01 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you available on Wednesdays for a few hours between 9-5?
• Are you comfortable speaking to people from all walks of life?
• Do you have a passion for cat welfare?

Work Location: One location