Volunteer Cat Carer
Purpose of the role:
Our volunteer cat carers support our cat team and ensure all health and welfare needs are met.
You will support our cat team in the day to day running of our cattery with high standards of cleaning that contributes to better wellbeing for our cats.
Responsible to:
Animal Welfare Supervisor
Main Duties:
Feeding cats (following strict diet controls where in place)
Changing and cleaning litter trays
Cleaning cat bed areas
Cleaning cat pens, sweeping up debris
Keeping walkways clean and sanitised
Stocking up all supplies needed daily
Ensuring cattery kitchens are clean and hygienic
Topping up and changing water
Communicate with others to report any changes or concerns in our cats
Organising shelter donations into dedicated storage areas
Skills and Qualifications:
You will need to be able to work to a framework and follow procedures that are designed to ensure animal and volunteer safety.
Previous animal husbandry experience is helpful, especially with cats.
The role can be physically demanding so being fit and healthy is beneficial
An understanding of cross contamination is preferred but not essential
An ability to work well with others and communicate with the wider team as well as working independently
Enthusiasm and good team working skills.
A love of cats!
Time Commitment:
We are looking for volunteers for a 4-hour period 9am and 1pm, on a set day each week
On occasion we may ask you to help at shelter fundraising events outside of these hours, if you are able to do so
Join an inclusive and diverse organisation that has been re-homing animals since 1896.
Have fun, meet new people and be part of a motivated team who are making a difference to the lives of our animals.
Learn new skills and gain experience to enhance your CV.
Share skills and knowledge that you have.
Gain the satisfaction giving back to our community
Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.
What unites us is our passion for animals. We’re truly inspired by what we do, and we inspire each other. These are the 5 values that we hold most dear.
Compassion
Commitment
Adaptability
Support
Enjoyment
Please note you must be aged 18 or over to volunteer.
It’s our policy to reference check our volunteers.
We ask all our volunteers to comply with all our shelter policies and procedures and upon starting your volunteering with us we will both sign a volunteer agreement.