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Cats Protection

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We help an average of 157,000 cats and kittens every year thanks in no small part to our network...

Fundraising and Events Helper

Ongoing

Cats Protection operate in two different ways in Bournemouth. Through our Dorset Cat Centre and our volunteer run Bournemouth & District branch. Both the centre and branch hold various fundraising events throughout the year and would invite you to apply if interested in lending a hand! Funds raised will impact the lives of cats in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. Click 'apply' for the full role description.

Time expectation

This role is really flexible! You could choose to volunteer at one event for a couple of hours or attend multiple fundraising events.

We’ll keep you up to date with upcoming local events where volunteers are needed. You’ll then be able to choose which events you’d like to volunteer at and how many hours you’d like to give. However much time you can give, your contribution will help raise much needed funds to continue the work of Cats Protection.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with jason.reading@cats.org.uk for an informal conversation.

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.

 

Benefits to self

Cats Protection provide base levels of training to all volunteers. Though further transferable skills and animal welfare centred courses are available too.

Benefits to others

Supporting the work of Cats Protection which will benefit cats in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.

Location

Bournemouth & surrounding areas

Training available

Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection (Basic) Cat welfare, manual handling and others available online.

Hours per week

Flexible hours through the year

Transport details

Able to drive is an advantage. There are some events held within Bournemouth itself which will likely be accessible by public transport.
  • Activity AreaEvents and Festivals, Fundraising, Marketing, Animal Care, Local Community, Outdoor Activities, Remote Volunteering
  • Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Organisation, Communication, Event Planning, Networking, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Teamwork

Employability skills

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