Job Description

Thank you for your interest to become a Fosterer at Cats Protection! We are looking for volunteers to foster cats and kittens in South Ayrshire.

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

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

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 Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food Cover all your foster cats' expenses and 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 must live in the South Ayrshire area of Scotland A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home (separate room minimum size 3.6m squared - essential to meet UK animal welfare standards) Enrich the cats' experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

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.

To apply for this role please complete the form which can be accessed via this link

www.cats.org.uk/support-us/volunteeropportunities?id=12412

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact: Branch Team Leader South Ayrshire Cats Protection Branch E-mail: branchteamleader@southayrshire.cats.org.uk

Job Type: Volunteer

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have any unspent convictions, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) 1978?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: SAyr/Fost/01
Expected start date: 13/05/2025