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Cat Care Volunteer
Organisation Details
Cats Protection
Sub theme: Animals
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Cats Protection is the UK's largest cat welfare charity.
We share our lives with cats. They bring happiness to millions of us every day. Yet too many cats don’t get the care and kindness they deserve.
At Cats Protection we stand up for every cat.
At the forefront of research on cat welfare we use our decades of experience to help all cats and support owners to keep their pets happy and healthy.
Our campaigns change laws to give cats more protection and we continue to call for a better deal for cats.
In every corner of the country our passionate volunteers, employees and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
We share our lives with cats. They bring happiness to millions of us every day. Yet too many cats don’t get the care and kindness they deserve.
At Cats Protection we stand up for every cat.
At the forefront of research on cat welfare we use our decades of experience to help all cats and support owners to keep their pets happy and healthy.
Our campaigns change laws to give cats more protection and we continue to call for a better deal for cats.
In every corner of the country our passionate volunteers, employees and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Description of role: Cat care 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
Our centres and branches take excellent care of cats and kittens that need help, but life in a rescue environment is not ideal for any cat compared to a loving home. Until we can find them that loving home our cat care volunteers are a passionate, committed team, helping to give cats and kittens the best possible care. Cat care volunteers spend time directly with cats, cleaning their pens, feeding, grooming and enriching their play time.
You will volunteer with others in this role and be part of a multi-pen site or centre team. If you think this is something you would like to do in your own home, please search and apply for the ‘Fosterer volunteer’ role on our website.
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
What we need from you
You’ll be:
• Cleaning the living environments of the cats in care - emptying and cleaning litter trays, replenishing water, spot cleans
• Grooming cats and helping with feeding
• Enriching each cat’s experience in care through play, exercise and handling
Time expectation
Cat care volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours a week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
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 centres and branches take excellent care of cats and kittens that need help, but life in a rescue environment is not ideal for any cat compared to a loving home. Until we can find them that loving home our cat care volunteers are a passionate, committed team, helping to give cats and kittens the best possible care. Cat care volunteers spend time directly with cats, cleaning their pens, feeding, grooming and enriching their play time.
You will volunteer with others in this role and be part of a multi-pen site or centre team. If you think this is something you would like to do in your own home, please search and apply for the ‘Fosterer volunteer’ role on our website.
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
What we need from you
You’ll be:
• Cleaning the living environments of the cats in care - emptying and cleaning litter trays, replenishing water, spot cleans
• Grooming cats and helping with feeding
• Enriching each cat’s experience in care through play, exercise and handling
Time expectation
Cat care volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours a week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Friday Morning, Saturday Morning, Sunday Morning
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3
Location:
North Manchester Cat Centre
Greenfield
OL4 2JW