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.
Fundraising
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!
The difference you will make to cats and people
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!
What 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
A bit more information about this roles and the team
What we need from you
This is a really flexible role – you can choose what you’d like to get involved with and the role may be undertaken by more than one suitable volunteer
Good communication and computer skills required.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable as events can be throughout the area covered by the branch, SP1-6 & SP9
Fundraising event volunteer
Assisting the branch fundraising lead in the planning and organising of fundraising events.
Face-to-face fundraising.
Organising and/or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins.
Attending events, promoting a professional image of CP.
Online fundraising. Setting up online appeals and writing impactful cat case studies that maximise donations
marketing. Spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press.
Helping with organisation of the branch storage unit, identifying donations that could be used as prizes for raffles and tombolas and at the branch stall at Phoenix Emporium.
Sourcing donations to be used as prizes in raffles and tombolas.
Helping with the collection of donations from members of the public.
Completing administration. Processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork
Championing our work.
Getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement
Photography. Capturing images of cats in care, cats we are helping, events and all things Cats Protection.
Time commitment
This is a flexible role with time commitment to suit the individual but it would be anticipated 3/4 hours a week depending on fundraising activities taking place. This will include weekend & potentially evening events.