Cats Protection: Swindon- Fundraising Volunteer

6 months ago

Swindon, United Kingdom Cats Protection Full time

**Fundraising volunteer role description**

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do, and our objectives are homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.

**A bit about this role**:
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.

As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you

**What can you expect to be doing?**

As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:

- face-to-face fundraising - organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
- online fundraising - assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
- bringing new ideas We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
- engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.

**What are the benefits to you and the cats?**

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.

**We're looking for someone with**:

- Sympathetic to cats and our values
- Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
- Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
- Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising

**Time expectation**

This role is very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule.

**Support, guidance and keeping you safe**

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.

Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: swindonfundraising

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