Job Description

Fundraising Volunteer

Help make a better life for cats - because life is better with cats

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is, and always will be, at the heart of Cats Protection. It's joyful, inclusive, and driven by people working together to transform the lives of cats, people, and communities. When you volunteer with us, you become part of something truly meaningful.

The difference you'll make

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Cats Protection helps thousands of cats every year. Our fundraising volunteers play a vital role in making this possible. By using your passion for cats and people, you'll help raise the funds needed to support more cats and kittens in need.

As a fundraising volunteer, we'll support you to get involved in a way that suits you best. Whether you enjoy organising events, fundraising online, promoting activities on social media, helping with administration, or coming up with fresh ideas -- there's a place for you here. Whatever your skills or interests, this could be the perfect role.

What you can expect from us

A warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment in line with our values and behaviours Support to help you have a positive and impactful volunteering experience Agreed out-of-pocket expenses covered in line with our Expenses Policy Access to learning, development, and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

This is a highly flexible role, and you can choose how you'd like to get involved. Opportunities include:

Face-to-face fundraising

- organising or helping at fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, and monitoring collection tins

Online fundraising

- setting up online appeals and writing engaging cat case studies to maximise donations

Marketing and promotion

- spreading the word about fundraising activities via social media and local press

Administration

- processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, and completing Gift Aid paperwork

Championing our work

- helping to develop new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement

Photography

- capturing images of cats in care, cats we're helping, fundraising events, and all things Cats Protection

Time commitment

This role is flexible and designed to fit around your other commitments. You'll be part of a friendly team raising vital funds -- and having fun along the way.

You could be just the volunteer we're looking for

We're committed to building a diverse, compassionate, and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. Together, we're courageous and compassionate in helping people see the world through cats' eyes.

Join the UK's leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats. Together, we are all for cats.

When applying for this role, please be sure to include your email address so we can send you the full application form.

Job Type: Volunteer

Application question(s):

Are you over the age of 18? What is your email address?
Work Location: On the road